Flores Attractions 
Flores, the "island of flowers", the most westerly of the Azores, lies 230km/145mi northwest of Faial and 20km/12.5 mi south of the neighboring island of Corvo in lat. 39°25' north and long. 31°15' west. The 4,500 inhabitants live by arable and livestock farming, producing abundant yields for domestic consumption and for export.
Topography
The island owes its name to its masses of flowers - including, like Faial, the many hydrangeas - which make it one of the most beautiful of the Azores. 17km/11mi long and up to 14km/9mi wide, Flores has an area of 142sq.km/55sq.mi. Its highest point, the Morro Grande (942m/3,091ft), is in the northern part of the island. The whole of the central and southern parts is made up of volcanic heights, with numerous crater lakes, waterfalls and hot springs.
Topography
The island owes its name to its masses of flowers - including, like Faial, the many hydrangeas - which make it one of the most beautiful of the Azores. 17km/11mi long and up to 14km/9mi wide, Flores has an area of 142sq.km/55sq.mi. Its highest point, the Morro Grande (942m/3,091ft), is in the northern part of the island. The whole of the central and southern parts is made up of volcanic heights, with numerous crater lakes, waterfalls and hot springs.
Flores - Interior
It is well worthwhile taking a trip into the lush interior of the island of Flores with its numerous crater lakes (Funda, Lomba, Rasa, etc.) and their carp which are used as bait for deep-sea fishing.
Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal
The main town on Flores is the port of Santa Cruz das Flores (pop. 2,000) halfway along the east coast, which has several small 18th century Baroque churches.
