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| São Jorge | ||
| Autonomous Region | Azores | |
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| Residents | 9.171 () | |
| height | unknown | |
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São Jorge is an island of Azores.
places
- Velas
- Calheta
background
São Jorge is an island in the central group of the Azores. Its area is around 237.5 km². It has a length of 53.5 km and a width of 6.7 km. From the neighboring island Pico is the west of the island Terceira located São Jorge separated by the approximately 15 km wide Canal de São Jorge. With its elongated, narrow shape, which essentially consists of a mountain ridge with heavily eroded cliffs, it differs significantly from the other Azores islands, which are mostly round to oval. The highest point is 1,053 m high Pico da Esperança. The population is around 9,000.
The name of the island is derived from Saint George.
language
On São Jorge, as on the other islands of the Azores, Portuguese spoken.
getting there
The island owns the one opened in 1982 Sao Jorge Airport
(IATA: SJZ) near Velas.
There are regular ferry connections to the other islands of the central group (Terceira, Pico, Faial, Graciosa).
mobility
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The road connections run mainly parallel to the long south and north coasts.
Tourist Attractions
- The city Velas with its town hall and the church with an interesting facade
- Santa Barbara Baroque Church, in Manadas. With cedar wood ceiling.
- Forte da Preguiça fortress, in Calheta.
- Urzelina church tower. Rising out of the lava layer.
- Forest of Sete Fontes
- Fajã das Almas
- Fajã dos Cubres, on the north coast.
- Fajã do Ouvidor, on the north coast.
- Fajã da Ribeira da Areia
activities
hike
São Jorge is a popular destination for walking tours; on the other hand, the differences in altitude set limits for bike tours. The Rother hiking guide Azores describes the following tours:
- Ponta dos Rosais (3 hours 30 minutes)
- Faiã do João Dias (3 hours 50 minutes)
- Fajã de Além (3 hours)
- Fajã da Ribeira de Areia (2 hours 10 minutes)
- Fajãs do Norte (3 hours 15 minutes)
- From Biscoitos to Fajã Grande (1 hour 40 minutes)
- From Serra do Topo to Fajã dos Cubres (3 hours 30 minutes)
- Portal - Fajã dos Vimes (3 hours 15 minutes)
- Serra do Topo - Fajã dos Vimes - Fajã de São João (6 hours)
- From São Tomé to Fajã de São João (2 hours 40 minutes)
Beaches and bathing opportunities
The steep coast means that bathing opportunities (similar to on Madeira) are not exactly sown in abundance. The map shows some bathing spots, mainly on the south coast, but also in the Fajã dos Cubres, the Fajã do Ouvidor and the Faiã do João Dias on the north coast.
kitchen
The island is known for its cheese.
accommodation
- Cantinho das Buganvílias. Aparthotel near Velas.
- São Jorge Garden, Velas.
- Aldeia da Encosta. Apartments above Velas.
- Quinta das Figueiras. Apartments outside of Velas.
- campsite, in Urzelina.
nightlife
Practical advice
- Rua Conselheiro Dr, José Pereira, Velas. Tel.: 351 295 412 440.
climate
trips
literature
- Roman Martin: Azores - The most beautiful coastal and mountain hikes. 4th edition 2015. Bergverlag Rother. ISBN 978-3-7633-4367-6
