Azores
Santa Maria Island
Santa Maria Azores Itinerary: 3 Days on the Sun Island
A practical 3-day Santa Maria itinerary: Vila do Porto, Praia Formosa, Maia, São Lourenço, Pico Alto, Barreiro da Faneca and Anjos, with flights and tours.
Santa Maria Azores Hiking Trails: All Official Routes
Every official hiking trail on Santa Maria, Azores: PR codes, distances, difficulty, the 78 km Grande Rota, which trails are closed, and guided options.
Santa Maria Azores Beaches, Natural Pools & Water Sports
Santa Maria Azores beaches and swim spots: Praia Formosa, São Lourenço bay, the Anjos and Maia natural pools, plus surf, snorkelling with rays and diving.
Santa Maria Island, Azores: History, Culture & Identity
What Santa Maria in the Azores is known for: first island settled (1432), Columbus in 1493, pirates and forts, the 1944 airport, chimneys, festivals, wine.
Santa Maria Azores Tours & Activities: What to Book
Tours and activities to book on Santa Maria, Azores: island tours, guided hikes, Ambrósio diving, snorkelling with mobula rays, whale watching, packages.
What to Eat in Santa Maria, Azores: Dishes & Restaurants
Santa Maria's food: smoked alheira, IGP meloa, sopas do Espírito Santo, biscoitos de orelha, plus where to eat in Vila do Porto and by the sea.
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