Azores, Portugal

Santa Maria Island

Indented by deep bays, the island of Santa Maria has a surface area of 97.42 km2, with a length of 17 km and a maximum width of 9.5 km. Following a low-altitude plateau is a rugged area, the highest point of which is Pico Alto, with an elevation of 590 m.

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Artigos sobre Santa Maria Island

What’s the Weather Like on Santa Maria Island? Santa Maria Island

What’s the Weather Like on Santa Maria Island?

The island of Santa Maria, located in the eastern group of the Azores archipelago, is known for its temperate maritime climate. Known...

Cantinho do Paraíso – A Window to the Atlantic Ocean Santa Maria Island

Cantinho do Paraíso – A Window to the Atlantic Ocean

It’s called Cantinho do Paraíso (Little Corner of Paradise), located on Santa Maria Island and is one of the newest accommodations on...

Beaches and Bathing Areas on Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Beaches and Bathing Areas on Santa Maria Island

The Island of Santa Maria is located in the southeastern corner of the Azores and is also known as the Island of...

Santa Maria Cavacas – How They Are Made and How to Make Them Santa Maria Island

Santa Maria Cavacas – How They Are Made and How to Make Them

The Cavacas are very traditional sweets in Portugal, but the method of preparation varies according to each region. The sweet is also...

Ilhéus das Formigas – Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Ilhéus das Formigas – Santa Maria Island

The Ilhéus das Formigas are located between the islands of the Eastern Group, to the north of Santa Maria Island. Despite their...

Ribeira do Maloás – Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Ribeira do Maloás – Santa Maria Island

The Ribeira do Maloás is located in the parish of Santo Espírito and is a very important geosite for the Azores, representing...

Baía da Maia, Santo Espírito – Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Baía da Maia, Santo Espírito – Santa Maria Island

The parish of Santo Espírito is located in the municipality of Vila do Porto. Vila do Porto is the only municipality on...

Santa Maria Melon – Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Santa Maria Melon – Santa Maria Island

The Santa Maria Melon is a distinctive fruit from the island of Santa Maria. It possesses unique characteristics that set it apart...

Formosa Beach – Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Formosa Beach – Santa Maria Island

Formosa Beach is located in the parish of Almagreira, in the municipality of Vila do Porto – Santa Maria Island. It stands...

Baía de São Lourenço – Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Baía de São Lourenço – Santa Maria Island

São Lourenço Bay is located in the parish of Santa Bárbara, on the island of Santa Maria. The bay was formed in...

Baía dos Anjos – Santa Maria Island Santa Maria Island

Baía dos Anjos – Santa Maria Island

The Baía dos Anjos is located in the municipality of Vila do Porto, on Santa Maria Island. It is a popular bathing...

Santa Maria’s Ear Biscuits Santa Maria Island

Santa Maria’s Ear Biscuits

Ear Biscuits are a traditional sweet from Santa Maria Island, and their production holds great historical value for the region, being considered...