How many islands are there in the Azores?

How many islands are there in the Azores? This is a frequently asked question because often the information given is incorrect. There are several cases where people mention 5, 6, or even 11 islands. In reality, the Azores archipelago consists of 9 islands.

The Azores are composed of three groups:

Eastern Group composed of 2 islands:

• Santa Maria
• São Miguel

Central Group composed of 5 islands:

• Terceira
• Graciosa
• São Jorge
• Pico
• Faial

Western Group composed of 2 islands:

• Flores
• Corvo

See also: Map of the Azores

How many islands are there in the Azores – The 9 islands that make up the archipelago

Santa Maria

The island of Santa Maria, also known as the Island of the Sun, has a surface area of 97.42 km², with a length of 17 km and a width of about 9.5 km.
Its highest point is at Pico Alto with an altitude of 590 m.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on Santa Maria Island >

São Miguel

The island of São Miguel, known as the Green Island, has a surface area of 759.41 km², with a length of 65 km and a width of about 16 km. Its highest point is at Pico da Vara with an altitude of 1103 m. This is the largest island in the archipelago.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on São Miguel Island >

Terceira

(C) Paulo Branco

The island of Terceira, known as the Lilac Island, has a surface area of 381.96 km², with a length of 29 km and a width of about 17.5 km. Its highest point is at Serra de Santa Bárbara with an altitude of 1023 m.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on Terceira Island >

Graciosa

Monte da Ajuda – Graciosa – Açores

The island of Graciosa, known as the White Island, has a surface area of 61 km², with a length of 12.5 km and a width of about 8.5 km. Its highest point is at Pico Timão with an altitude of 398 m.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on Graciosa Island >

São Jorge

The island of São Jorge, known as the Brown Island, has a surface area of 56 km², with a length of 53 km and a width of only 8 km. Its highest point is at one of the craters along the island, with the highest being 1067 m.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on São Jorge Island >

Pico

The island of Pico, known as the Gray Island, has a surface area of 447 km², with a length of 42 km and a width of about 15.2 km. This island is home to the highest point in Portugal, Pico Mountain with an altitude of 2351 m.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on Pico Island >

Faial

The island of Faial, known as the Blue Island, has a surface area of 173.42 km², with a length of 21 km and

a width of about 14 km. Its highest point is at Cabeço Gordo with an altitude of 1043 m.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on Faial Island >

Flores

The island of Flores, known as the Pink Island, has a surface area of 143.11 km², with a length of 17 km and a width of about 12.5 km. Its highest point is at Morro Alto with an altitude of 914 m.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on Flores Island >

Corvo

The island of Corvo, known as the Black Island, has a surface area of 17.13 km², with a length of 6.5 km and a width of about 4 km. Its highest point is 718 m in altitude. This is the smallest island in the archipelago.

Tourist Guide: Places to visit on Corvo Island >

Now that you know how many islands are in the Azores, explore and learn more about the archipelago:

• Photos of the Azores
• Azores Companies
• Accommodation in the Azores
• Activities in the Azores
• Restaurants in the Azores