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Islands of Azores - Ilha Graciosa
This island lying to the north of the group is only 12.5 kilometres long
and 8.5 kilometres wide with about 5.000 inhabitants. Members of these
tranquil farming families tend to temporarily emigrate to the Americas to
generate funds for remitting back to their island homes. The main town,
Santa Cruz da Graciosa, consists of mainly stark simple cottage
whitewashed houses. One marked feature of the local architecture is the
Dutch style windmills that dot the island. The famous French writer and
diplomat Chateaubriand spent some time living in the Convento de
Santa Cruz which is referred to one of his works, "Memories Beyond the
Tomb".
The island's main attraction is the Furna do Enxofre where the
visitor descends steps into the depths of a volcanic crater. A cave at the
bottom provides through peephole views of a grey bubbling mass beneath the
rocks. Above this cave a tunnel leads to the edge of the crater and also
provides panoramic views of the island.
Regular flights connect this island with Ilha Terceira and boats
make the trip several times a week to both Ilha Terceira and Ilha
de São Jorge.
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