Vila do Porto

Vila do Porto sits on Santa Maria Island’s south coast beside the Atlantic Ocean in Portugal’s Azores, where low volcanic ground meets a sheltered harbour. It is regarded as the archipelago’s oldest settlement, founded in the 15th century after Santa Maria became the first Azorean island to be settled. The historic centre retains narrow streets and whitewashed buildings, while the Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Assunção is a prominent local landmark. Santa Maria is also distinct within the Azores for its comparatively dry climate and fossil-bearing sedimentary rocks. View additional webcams nearby to better understand how Santa Maria Island relates to the wider Azores.

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