Posts by Aguaplano
São Miguel Island (the Green Island)
São Miguel Island is the largest in the Azores, with 62.1 km in length and 15.8 in maximum width. The area of 744.7 km2 hosts more than half of the Azorean population: 137,856 inhabitants
Pico Island (the Grey Island)
Pico Island is the second largest in the Azores Archipelago, with a surface area of 444.9 km2. Dominated by the volcano of the mountain of Pico, located in its western half, the island is 8,3 km from its closest neighbour (Faial), and is populated by 14,148 inhabitants
Paragliding in the Azores
The Azores are considered by many to be an extraordinary destination for paragliding, given the large number of different spots that distinguish them and the many take-off and landing areas. Paragliding in the Azores is possible at any time of the year, but certainly the summer months are the best for practicing this sport.
Diving in the Azores
The archipelago of the Azores islands is one of the truly unmissable places for those who love and practice diving: diving in the Azores offers a huge variety of dive sites and an abundant and rich marine life.Diving is possible on each island and each offers a specific wealth and experience.
Faial Island (the Blue Island)
With 19.8 km in length and 14 km in maximum width, the 173.1 km2 of surface of Faial Island, in the Azores central group, have an almost pentagonal shape. It is the third most inhabited island in the archipelago, roughly 15,000 residents.
