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Santa Maria (Azores)
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Santa Maria (Azores)
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A small island south of São Miguel, dominated by Pico Alto at 587 m. It still retains many traces of its colonial architecture (civil and military buildings, chapels). It’s also a destination for beaches and swimming in "natural pools."
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A small island south of São Miguel, dominated by Pico Alto at 587 m. It still retains many traces of its colonial architecture (civil and military buildings, chapels). It’s also a destination for beaches and swimming in "natural pools."
Key facts
- Type of place: island.
- Tourist interest: (worth seeing).
- Location:
- Local time:
- Main town: Vila do Porto.
- Population: 5,578 (2001).
- Area: 97.4 km².
- Highest point: Pico Alto (587 m).
- Coastline:
- Website: www.azoreschoice.com/santa-maria/