Sao Jorge Attractions
Roughly in the middle of the central group of the Azores is the long narrow island of Sao Jorge, 55km/35mi west of Terceira and separated from the islands of Pico to the southwest and Faial to the west by the 18km/11mi wide Canal de Sao Jorge.
The 11,000 inhabitants live by livestock rearing and crop husbandry, fishing and exporting timber.
Topography
Sao Jorge has an area of 238sq.km/92sq.mi and consists of one long narrow ridge of forest-covered volcanic hills, 45km/28mi from end to end, which reaches its highest point in the Pico da Esperança (1,066m/3,498ft) and falls down to the sea in steep and rugged cliffs.
The 11,000 inhabitants live by livestock rearing and crop husbandry, fishing and exporting timber.
Topography
Sao Jorge has an area of 238sq.km/92sq.mi and consists of one long narrow ridge of forest-covered volcanic hills, 45km/28mi from end to end, which reaches its highest point in the Pico da Esperança (1,066m/3,498ft) and falls down to the sea in steep and rugged cliffs.
Calheta, Portugal
About 22km/14mi southeast of Vila das Velas is Calheta, a modest coastal village with a small harbor, from which the Pico da Esperança (1,066m/3,498ft) can be climbed. This is a now dormant volcano which last erupted in 1808; from the top there is a superb view of the whole archipelago.
Sao Jorge - Topo, Portugal
At the eastern tip of the island is Topo, which is noted for its brighly colored woolen blankets and cloth.
