Azores, Portugal

Graciosa Island

The Island of Graciosa belongs to the Central Group of the Azores Archipelago. It has an area of 60.84 km2 and a population of 5,500 inhabitants. It measures 10 km in length and 7 km in width. Of volcanic origin, the Island of Graciosa has a very steep terrain in the southern part, where the Caldeira peak is located at 402 m. Along the rugged coastline, there are two bays where the ports of Vila da Praia and Santa Cruz da Graciosa are situated.
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Mount of Senhora da Ajuda – Graciosa Island Graciosa Island

Mount of Senhora da Ajuda – Graciosa Island

Mount of Our Lady of Ajuda is located in the parish of Santa Cruz, in the municipality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa,...

Graciosa Caldera – Graciosa Island Graciosa Island

Graciosa Caldera – Graciosa Island

The Graciosa Caldera is located in the municipality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, on the Graciosa Island, classified by UNESCO as a...

Afonso Port – Graciosa Island Graciosa Island

Afonso Port – Graciosa Island

The Afonso Port is located in the parish of Guadalupe, municipality of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, on Graciosa Island. This fishing port...

Ponta da Barca Lighthouse – Graciosa Island Graciosa Island

Ponta da Barca Lighthouse – Graciosa Island

Located on the northwest coast of Ilha Graciosa, at Ponta da Barca, the Farol da Ponta da Barca is another of the...

Rice Pastries from Graciosa Island Graciosa Island

Rice Pastries from Graciosa Island

Rice Pastries are a traditional sweet from Graciosa Island, part of the Central group of the Azores archipelago, and they stand out...

Graciosa Island – What to Visit and Points of Interest Graciosa Island

Graciosa Island – What to Visit and Points of Interest

The Graciosa Island is located north of the five islands that form the central group of the Azores archipelago, classified by UNESCO...

Graciosa Custard Tarts Graciosa Island

Graciosa Custard Tarts

Queijadas da Graciosa are a traditional sweet from Graciosa Island, part of the Azores archipelago, making it one of the main highlights...

Furna do Enxofre – Graciosa Island Graciosa Island

Furna do Enxofre – Graciosa Island

The Furna do Enxofre, also known as the Gruta do Enxofre (Sulfur Cave), is located in the southeast of Graciosa Island, in...

Carapacho Thermal Baths – Graciosa Island Graciosa Island

Carapacho Thermal Baths – Graciosa Island

Located on Graciosa Island, the Carapacho Thermal Baths were established in 1750, and during the 18th and 19th centuries, their hot waters...