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To find out where the Azores are, it’s helpful to look at an Azores islands map. You will see that the islands are divided naturally into three main groups: To the east are São Miguel, Santa Maria and the Formigas Reef. In the center of the archipelago you will find Graciosa, Terceira, São Jorge, Pico and Faial.
Complete Map of the Azores and in detail of each of the nine islands of the Azores Archipelago. Also, see the first Map of the Azores.
It is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the Macaronesia region of the North Atlantic Ocean, about 1,400 km (870 mi) west of Lisbon, about 1,500 km (930 mi) northwest of Morocco, and about 1,930 km (1,200 mi) southeast of Newfoundland, Canada.
Map of Macaronesia off Africa and Europe's east coast. The Azores Islands are located in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean, approximately five hours in flight from South America and two hours from Europe.
Discover expertly selected travel destinations, distinguished by their unique charm and quality. The archipelago of the Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal. Mapcarta, the open map.
Explore Azores in Google Earth.
The Azores are an archipelago of nine volcanic islands located in the Atlantic Ocean about 870 miles (about 1400 kilometers) off the west coast of Portugal. The islands are an autonomous region of Portugal.
Capital: Angra do Heroísmo, Horta, Ponta Delgada. Area: 901 sq mi (2,333 sq km). Population: ~ 250,000. Islands: São Miguel, Corvo, Faial, Flores, Graciosa, Pico, São Jorge, Santa Maria, Terceira.
Map of The Azores area, showing travelers where the best hotels and attractions are located.
Map and travel information on the amazing Azores islands, 9 Portuguese volcanic islands in the Atlantic and how to visit them.