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Azores

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A stunning natural lava cave called Algar do Carvão on Terceira Island in the Azores, Portugal.

The Beautiful Azores

The Azores is a special group of islands in the Atlantic Ocean. It belongs to Portugal and is far away from the mainland, about as far as you can travel west in Portugal. The Azores is made up of nine big and small islands. These islands are called volcanoes because they were made by hot, moving rocks deep inside the Earth.

The islands are split into three groups: the western group with Flores and Corvo, the central group with Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico, and Faial, and the eastern group with São Miguel, Santa Maria, and the tiny Formigas islets.

The weather in the Azores is very nice and gentle all year. It is not too hot or too cold. People there grow food, take care of cows and sheep, catch fish in the ocean, and welcome visitors from all over the world. The biggest town is Ponta Delgada, where many people live and work.

The Azores is a wonderful place with green hills, blue oceans, and friendly people. It is a great spot to relax, explore nature, and enjoy the peaceful life on the islands.

Images

Historical portrait of a 15th-century noble figure wearing period clothing, from the Saint Vincent Panels.
A 1584 map of the Azores islands drawn by Portuguese cartographer Luís Teixeira for King Philip II of Spain.
A colorful map showing the islands of the Azores, an archipelago belonging to Portugal.
Map showing the location of the Azores, Madeira, and Canary Islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
A beautiful view of Lagoa das Sete Cidades and Ponte dos Regos in the Azores, showing lush green landscapes and serene water.
A view of Mount Pico, the highest mountain in Portugal, showing its volcanic landscape and lava flow.
A beautiful volcanic landscape view from Furnas on São Miguel Island in the Azores, Portugal.
A scenic trail leading to the Caldeira de Santo Cristo on the island of São Jorge in the Azores.
A beautiful lake called Lagoa do Fogo on the island of São Miguel in the Azores.
A satellite view of the beautiful Azores islands in the Atlantic Ocean.
A beautiful church in Ribeira Grande on São Miguel Island in the Azores.
Coat of arms representing the Azores, an autonomous region of Portugal.

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