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.

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