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The island of São Jorge, another island from the central group, lies 21,6 miles of Graciosa, 11 miles of Pico, 32,4 miles of Terceira and 16,2 miles of Faial. It has an approximate area of 246 km2. The island has about 9.500 inhabitants. The main municipalities are Velas and Calheta. 
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S.Jorge Island has an indented coastline appearing with an oblong shape.

A mountain range forms the back-bone of the island, its highest peak the PICO DA ESPERANÇA (1053 m.) offers views of the other islands of the central group.
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Some of the places to visit:

  • The fajã of the CALDEIRA DO SANTO CRISTO, is in the Ribeira Seca area and it is a protected nature reserve where you can find an underground cave and a lake.
  • The TOPO islet lies on the eastern tip of the island, and it is also a natural reserve. It is a breeding ground for the gulls of the central group of islands, as well as a home for migratory species of sea-bird.
  • A walk along the sea-shore near Urzelina takes one to the FURNA DAS POMBAS, a curious volcanic rock formation which is populated by wild pigeons.
  • Urzelina - The church tower here is all that remains of an ancient church that was buried when the Pico de Esperança erupted in 1808.
  • Manadas - A picturesque village with attractive country houses surrounded by orchards and cultivated fields.
  • Church of Santa Bárbara - Built in the 18th century, in Baroque style with carved archway and chancel with a carved cedar roof, a valuable collection of hand-painted tiles depicting scenes of the life of St. Bárbara.
  • All the “Fajãs” along the coast offer spectacular views.

Some of the Festivities:

  • Espírito Santo (7 weeks after Eastern).
  • Cultural week (in Velas) – first week of July.
  • The July festival (in Calheta) (music festival- last week of July
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