Santa Maria Travel Guide
Beaches, Bays and Mountains
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Just south east of Sao Miguel lies some of the Azores’ most dramatic beaches and spectacular coastline. With its deep sandy bays and lush green interior, Santa Maria is a paradise for surfers and walkers alike.
As you arrive on Santa Maria, you will sense the tranquillity of this little visited island. The scenery is breathtaking, with green mountains in the east contrasting with the flat plains in the west.
On the west you’ll find the parishes of Vila do Porto, Sao Pedro and Almagreira, along with the fabulous beach at Praia Formosa and to the east is the shell-shaped bay of St Lawrence with its clear waters and pale sand beach.
All over the island you’ll see the distinctive Algarve style chimneys on the typical whitewashed homes.
Attractions in Santa Maria
The highlights of Santa Maria are mostly on the coast with the beautiful bays and beaches the main attractions especially as this island has the highest number of sunshine hours of the archipelago.
Activities in Santa Maria
Generally, people visit Santa Maria to go walking, surfing, diving with the manta rays or just simply to relax.
Relaxing
Relax on the lovely sandy beach at Praia.
Getting Around
There are flights from Lisbon to Santa Maria but not regularly so many people fly into Sao Miguel and then take an interisland flight. Once on the island, you are best to either hire a car or use taxis which are very reasonable.
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