The island of Flores is the westernmost point of the Archipelago and of Europe. Flores is about 15 miles from Corvo. These two islands make up the western group of the archipelago. The area is about 55 sq miles (143Km2). The island has more or less 4000 inhabitants. The main municipalities are Santa Cruz and Lajes.
The island of Flores has deep valleys and high peaks, lakes bordered by hydrangeas, cliffs carved with grottoes, hot springs and the remains of old volcanoes. The fields are divided by hydrangea hedges. There is a great profusion of wild flowers and small sized botanical species, many of which have come from the original flora. Permanent pastures and farm areas, including vineyards, complete the vegetal landscape of the islands. The melodious sound produced by water-mills next to crystal-clear streams of Flores. The long, dense clumps of hydrangeas winding over hills and dales. The basalt petrified in eternal threads. The refreshing tranquillity of the lagoons. The musical creaking of an ox drawn cart. Picturesque old customs. White houses perched on green slopes. The harmony of Flores, a garden floating on the foam of the sea. Flores Highlights
Some of the Festivals
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The Rochad dos Bordoes - solidification of basalt into vertical fluting.
