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The central group

In the Central Group, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico, Faial and Graciosa Islands are harmoniously arranged in the blue sea from where whales and dolphins peek out to delight visitors.

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Terceira speaks of history in Angra do Heroísmo, classified as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO, and in its celebrations. It is the second most inhabited island in the archipelago, with 30.1 kilometers long and 17.6 kilometers wide (401.9 km²). 

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Faial is the cool blue of the hydrangeas, Horta's marina colored by the paintings of international sailors,  the extinct volcano of the Capelinhos resembling a lunar landscape and one of the most important harbor ports in the world.. With 19.8 kilometers long and 14 kilometers wide (173.1 km²).

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In front, Pico, the mountain that rises from the sea with its vineyards planted in black lava fields, a World Heritage Site of UNESCO. With an area of 444.9 km² and 2351m of altitude, it is the highest point of Portugal.

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In São Jorge, the highlight goes to the Fajãs and its cheese, a unique specialty with an unmistakable flavor. With 54 kilometers of length and 6.9 kilometers of maximum width (243,9 Km²), forming a long volcanic mountain range.

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Graciosa, gracious in name and appearance, this green island has fields covered with vines that contrast with its peculiar windmills.

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São Jorge, Faial and Pico form the so-called "triangle", with fast and easy access between the islands by sea.

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