Azores

Situated in the Atlantic Ocean, between Europe and North America, the Azores are in the Lisbon parallel (39º43’). The nine islands have a total surface of 2333 km2 and an Economic Exclusive Zone of 999.300 km2. Its areas vary between 747 km2 (São Miguel) and 17 Km2 (Corvo). The volcanic cone of Pico, in the island with the same name, reaches the 2.351m and is the highest point of the Azores and of Portugal. The total population of the archipelago is 237.935 inhabitants (1991 census).

São Miguel

São Miguel, the archipelago’s largest island has a surface of 759,41Km2 with 65 km of length and 16 of maximum width. The island has two volcanic massifs, separated by a low altitude central ridge. Its highest point – Pico da Vara – with 1080m, is placed in the eastern massif. The great craters of Sete Cidades, Fogo and Furnas present wonderful crystalline water lagoons. The island is situated 25º30 longitude West and 37º50’ latitude North.

Faial da Terra

Going 11km far from Povoação we come across with this picturesque and idyllic place to which Gaspar Furtuoso called “Island’s Crib”. Like Povoação, this small village is situated in a small valley by the sea, surrounded by steep sources and crossed by a small river.

It is a quiet and peaceful place, where the soft light makes of this landscape a place where the vastness of the ocean contrasts with the smallness of the land.
It’s a small place that soon may become a pleasant alternative for those who look for some days involved with the nature’s serenity. The place of Sanguinho will become, within few years, a touristic enterprise, taking advantage of the houses that, for years, remained abandoned, in a place where the silence and the beauty invade our soul.

Moinho do Passal

The Moinho do Passal of S. Miguel is a water-mill that has been comfortably and tastefully renovated for country guests in Faial da Terra, one of the most beautiful parishes in all the Azores, found near the sea in a magnificent verdant valley, approximately 70 Km distant from the city of Ponta Delgada.

Found round about this profoundly peaceful area, are parks and forest reserves, mountains, cliffs, valleys, streams, waterfalls and inlets, all in a panorama of exuberant vegetation. Nature in its primitive state.

Moinho do Passal Installations »

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Azores in the world

São Miguel Island

Furnas, Povoação and Faial da Terra

Faial da Terra