A charming island dotted with small traditional villages and houses, Santa Maria has a relaxed atmosphere. Green fields are broken only by the vibrant colours of the flowers that seem to bloom in its every nook and cranny and whitewashed houses with their prominent chimneys.

Landscape - Santa Maria Island, photo by Associação de Turismo dos Açores
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