AÇORES - TERCEIRA Terceira is the second most populated island of the Azores, being the closest island the island of São Jorge. Being part of the "Grupo Central", it was once called "Ilha de Nosso Senhor Jesus Cristo das Terceiras". The historical centre of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage City, since December 1983,...
AÇORES - SÃO MIGUEL The Sete Cidades volcano gave origin to two lakes that live side by side, one blue and the other green. Located in the westernmost part of the island, this is one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal, and can be seen, in all its magnificence, from the Vista do...
AÇORES - SANTA MARIA Santa Maria Island is located in the extreme southeast of the Azores archipelago and is part of the Oriental Group. It is said to have been the first island in the Azores to be sighted, around 1427, by the Portuguese navigator Diogo de Silves. Later, in February 1493, Christopher Columbus made a stopover in...
FLORES ISLAND The island of Flores is located in the Western Group of the Azores archipelago and is the largest of the islands that make up that group. It consists essentially of mountainous terrain, characterised by large ravines and gigantic cliffs. The highest point on the island is Morro Alto, at 914 metres. É...
AÇORES - FAIAL AND PICO The Island of Faial is located in the extreme west of the Central Group of the Azores Archipelago and is separated from the Island of Pico by a narrow arm of sea known as the Faial Channel. It is characterised by its volcanic origin and steep relief. As with the other islands, the...
ZANZIBAR Zanzibar is located off the coast of Tanzania and consists of two islands: Zanzibar and Pemba, separated from the mainland by the Zanzibar Channel. This region is a major producer of spices such as cloves, cinnamon and pepper. Its gastronomy is a fusion of Arab, African and Indian influences...
SEYCHELLES The Seychelles are located in the Indian Ocean and are made up of 115 islands distributed over several archipelagos. Considered a true tropical paradise, its white sandy beaches, crystalline waters and abundant vegetation dazzle those who visit. Unesco recognises the importance of these islands, considering the Aldabra Atoll and the Indian Ocean...
MAURITIUS Mauritius is an island country located in the Indian Ocean, where sugar cane fields occupy more than half of the island and rum production is part of the local economy. Like so many countries in the region, it was discovered by the Portuguese in 1505 but was later colonised by the Dutch. This is a country...
MALDIVES The Maldives, one of the most sought-after holiday destinations for the candour of its natural landscape, is a small country located in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 1196 islands, of which 203 are inhabited. The islands are grouped into 26 atolls. Here it is fine weather all year round, due to the tropical and humid climate and...
MALDIVES The Maldives, one of the most sought-after holiday destinations for the candour of its natural landscape, is a small country located in the Indian Ocean, consisting of 1196 islands, of which 203 are inhabited. The islands are grouped into 26 atolls. Here it is fine weather all year round, due to the tropical and humid climate and...
