The viewer looks out over an almost circular pond which, protected by a narrow, low concrete wall, borders the Atlantic. A wave is just lapping over this small wall, which also has at least one barred opening below the waterline to allow the water in the pond to circulate. Behind the pond, you look out over a bay that ends on the right at the rocky cliffs of Capelas. Further back, you can see the flat section of the north coast with its many small volcanic cones stretching as far as Ponta do Cintrão. The sky is heavily overcast.

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The natural pool of Santo António - out of season
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The picture shows several mountain peaks, all of which, apart from the steepest slopes, are covered in vegetation right up to the summit. The vegetation consists mainly of grasses and heather, including tree heath (Erica azorica). On the right of the picture is a forest of Japanese cedar. It is sunny, but a band of white clouds touches some of the peaks and casts shadows on the slopes.

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Looking at the southeastern peaks of São Miguel
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The viewer looks down a stream filled with small, rounded rocks that flows into the Atlantic Ocean. A wave about 4–5 metres high is just breaking on the ocean side. To the right is a steep rocky cliff. To the left is a bathing area consisting of terraces, the sides of which are adorned with larger, rounded natural stones. The joints between these stones have just been freshly painted white. Not visible is the small seawater pool situated in front of the terraces. On the far left, incidentally, you can see the picnic table with the mushroom-shaped stools, a picture of which I posted a few days earlier.

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The mouth of the Ribeira do Guilherme between Nordeste and Lomba da Fazenda and an Atlantic ocean wave. To the left the sun terraces of a sea water pool.
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The viewer looks along a tree trunk lying on the ground, covered in moss, into a lush deciduous forest on a hillside. Moss-covered rocks, leaves and branches cover the ground. The entire scene is bathed in a greenish-yellow light.

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Down in the forest around Lagoa do Congro (Conger lake).
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The picture shows a table in the centre and four single-legged stools made of natural stone. The tabletop is an old millstone. The legs of the stools are painted white, as are the edge of the millstone and its centre. The whole arrangement looks like a cluster of mushrooms. The ground consists of red volcanic gravel. In the background, you can see a brick-built barbecue area with two grills, a steep rock face behind a gorge (through which the Ribeira do Guilherme stream flows), some grass and the Atlantic Ocean.

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A remarkable picnic spot in Lomba da Fazenda.
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The Azores: Europe’s Secret Garden in the Atlantic Travel Destinations

The Azores, an enchanting archipelago located in the mid-Atlantic, are a part of Portugal but offer a world of their own.
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Atlantic islands - Azores and Madeira | www.visitportugal.com Dreaming of having a holiday on an island is very close to the idea of paradise, and for those who have this motivation in mind when it comes to deciding, the archipelagos of the Azores and Madeira ar...

Planning your next holiday? The #Portuguese #Atlantic #islands are a great choice. In the #Azores and #Madeira, the ever-changing landscape invites relaxation and adventure, offering diverse ways to experience the Atlantic.
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The picture shows a steep coastline covered in dense vegetation, mainly Erica azorica (an endemic species of tree heath). A kind of rising mist can already be seen in the distance, which is nothing more than salt spray. As the wind on São Miguel can come from any direction, this phenomenon can be observed on every side of the island.

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Salt spray on the cliffs of the Parque Endémico do Pelado in Lomba da Fazenda. If you wear glasses and/or are a photographer, this can be quite a nuisance.
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The picture shows the embankment of a forest track created mechanically using an excavator bucket, along which Cryptomeria japonica trees have been planted right up to the very edge. These are precisely the type of conifers that grow in the mountains of Japan and which Godzilla uproots in one of his films from the 1960s. Below the trees, you can see some eroded gullies, which makes the whole area look unstable. This very fast-growing species is deliberately planted very close together so that the trees lose their lower branches. The trees standing right at the edge – some of which may even have self-seeded – remain green almost all the way down to the base, whilst the trees further back are left with only their crowns.

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Cryptomeria japonica (Japanese cedar) trees standing at the edge above a forest track next to the Lagoa do São Brás.
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In Santa Bárbara (not the California one), on São Miguel island, strong winds and waves polish the volcanic rocks until they become stones (check my tail)… then black sand… then nothingness… #BlueskyArtShow #Azores #Stone

The viewer looks down from a raised vantage point onto an elongated cliff coastline consisting of several headlands. The tops of the headlands are covered with grass, reeds, trees and bushes. Several villages (Porto Formoso, São Brás, Maia and Lombinha da Maia) can be seen. In the foreground is a pink-flowering azalea bush. The sky is partly cloudy, but obscures the highest peak of São Miguel.

Looking in eastern direction from Miradouro de Santa Íria in March.
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The photograph shows an extremely rugged, seemingly crumbling, dark lava rock jutting out from a cliff face into the Atlantic Ocean. It is estimated to be 20 metres high. At the base of the rock is an opening shaped like a Gothic window. In the background, the cliff continues and a cloudy sky is visible. A bird in flight can also be seen, presumably a common rock pigeon.

Portinho das Fenais da Ajuda. Lava rock formation by the "little harbour" of Fenais da Ajuda. A popular spot among anglers.
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The slow-moving low NNW of #Madeira will continue to produce rounds of rain across portions of the Iberian Peninsula, Madeira, #Azores, #Canary Islands, parts of #Morocco & northern #Algeria through the weekend.

A sweeping coastal landscape seen from Santa Iria Viewpoint. In the foreground, lush green vegetation rises, followed by a rocky cliff. Below, the calm, bluish-gray ocean stretches out into the distance, forming several peninsulas or headlands that jut out into the sea. The light is soft, like a partly cloudy day

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Santa Iria Viewpoint
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The #northern #coast of the #Azores #islands show the rich beauty of this #volcanic #island. Rich #plantlife and #vibrant #ocean combine with great #weather. #travelphotography #landscapelovers #landscapephotography #coastline #photography #traveling #ThePhotoHour #visitingazores

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The large waterfall in the Parque Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Achada.
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Gin galore: A British couple claim to have the world's largest gin collection. by Ana Filipa Palma — Euronews

Gin galore: A British couple claim to have the world's largest gin collection.

A British couple began collecting gin bottles at their mid-Atlantic hotel, planning to stop at 1000, but the private collection already tops 2000.

Ali Bullo…

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Pico, Faial and São Jorge – the “Triangle Islands' | www.visitportugal.com The entire Azores archipelago is beautiful and worth a visit, but due to their proximity, Pico, Faial and São Jorge form the so-called 'Triangle

With nine islands to explore, it can be tough to choose where to start in the #Azores. A great option is the “Triangle” of the Central Group: Pico, Faial, and São Jorge. These #islands are close together, offering a well-rounded itinerary with unique experiences on each.
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The viewer looks down into a ravine at a restored watermill and several azalea bushes in full pink bloom. On the right, one can see the inlet for the millstone, through which water is channelled from a height of several metres onto the horizontal millwheel. At the lowest point, one can also see the river that gave the park its name.

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March in the Azores. Blooming Azaleas everywhere.
Here: Parque Ribeira dos Caldeirões, Achada with its restored and moving watermill.
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La Base Aérea de Lajes en Azores: historia y relevancia estratégica en el Atlántico La Base Aérea de Lajes, situada en la isla Terceira de las Azores (Portugal), ha sido durante más de 80 años un punto estratégico para las fuerzas estadounidenses y británicas. Su importancia se remonta a la Segunda Guerra Mundial, cuando el Reino Unido, mediante presiones diplomáticas, consiguió que Portugal permitiera a los Aliados establecer operaciones en el archipiélago, a pesar de la neutralidad oficial de Salazar. La base sirvió para proteger los convoyes atlánticos de los submarinos alemanes y facilitó el tránsito y reabastecimiento de aeronaves. Tras la guerra, Estados Unidos consolidó su presencia gracias al Acuerdo de Lisboa de 1951 y al marco de cooperación establecido con Portugal, que sigue vigente por su relación especial con el Reino Unido, heredera del Tratado de Windsor de 1386. Hoy, la base continúa siendo vital para operaciones transatlánticas y conflictos contemporáneos, como la guerra entre EE. UU. e Israel contra Irán, actuando como punto de apoyo logístico y estratégico. La historia de Lajes refleja tanto la geopolítica de la Guerra Fría como la vigencia de alianzas diplomáticas centenarias, demostrando cómo la ubicación geográfica puede convertir un territorio aislado en un 'portaviones natural' con relevancia global.

La Base Aérea de Lajes en Azores: historia y relevancia estratégica en el Atlántico

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I’m in the middle of reading Diana Marcum’s book The Tenth Island - a semi-journalistic account of the Azores and the Azorean diaspora — and really sad to learn that she died a few years ago. What an interesting writer and what a sad loss. #azores #travelwriting #booksky

The viewer looks down from an elevated vantage point (in this case, a bar with a terrace facing west) onto a bay and the sky shortly before sunset. The sun is behind a narrow band of clouds, bathing the sky and the ocean in enchanting colours ranging from yellow to purple. Above the band of clouds, you can see additional small clouds that are also illuminated in various shades. Slightly above the partially obscured sun, you can see the silhouette of a bat. It appears quite large because it is flying not far from the viewer.

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Longingly awaiting summer scenes like that, again: sunset in Achadinha with a flying bat.
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Layouts I Love • Sao Miguel Yuzin November 2025

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Trees of different species surround a pond, over which a tree trunk lies across.

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Terra Nostra park in Furnas
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The Gastronomy of the Azores | www.visitportugal.com Amongst desserts, the pineapple has pride of place with its bittersweet taste and very pleasant aroma, and the sweets, of course. Sweet bread, Santa Maria cavacas (sugar-coated biscuits), Vila Franca ...

When visiting #Graciosa Island in the #Azores, don't miss the delicious #queijadas da Graciosa, made from a century-old recipe. The local #pastries also include cavacas, pastéis de arroz, and encharcadas de ovos. The sweetness of these memories will last forever.
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Weak magnitude 2.2 earthquake at unknown depth See detailed quake info, read user reports, submit your own if you felt it!

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The image shows a rocky outcrop about 30-40 metres high jutting out into the ocean, on top of which stands a red and white striped beacon. Towards the viewer, two caves can be seen in the volcanic rock, their shape reminiscent of gigantic Gothic windows. They are estimated to be 15 metres high. A wave about 4 metres high is breaking on the open blue sea. The area near the cliff is covered in white foam. The sun is shining brightly, but parts of the rocky outcrop are already in shadow.

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Ponta da Ajuda. #Stunday
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