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Arquipélago dos Açores (Portugal)

Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores
Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores
by Yi Jiang

Legend has it that the colours of the two lakes were created by the tears of a princess and her lover when the king forbade their romance. The king allowed one last visit between the princess and the young shepherd. At this meeting the princess and her young lover shed tears that formed the two lakes, each with a colour matching their eyes.

Mosteiros Rock under Moonset
Mosteiros Rocks
by Yi Jiang

Mosteiros, São Miguel - Portugal

Mosteiros is a picturesque village offering stunning scenery with islets and rock towers that rise high above the sea. The steep descent to the village offers amazing perspectives.

Lagoa dos Patos
Lagoa dos Patos

Flores Island | Azores

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Lagoa do fogo / pano
Lagoa do Fogo

Lac émeraude, apparemment encore plus impressionnant sous la lumière du soleil... d'après ce que j'ai pu voir sur les cartes postales....

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Chapel of Nossa Senhorada Paz (Our Lady of Peace, 和平圣母教堂)
Chapel of Nossa Senhorada Paz (Our Lady of Peace, 和平圣母教堂)
by Yi Jiang

The Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Paz offers wonderful views over Vila Franca do Campo and the surrounding countryside. The church itself has a lot to take in, including beautiful ceramics depicting religious scenes.

Portas da Cidade de Ponta Delgala(City Gates of Ponta Delgada)
Portas da Cidade de Ponta Delgala(City Gates of Ponta Delgada)
by Yi Jiang

The gates marked the city's entry point. They were removed from their original location due to the construction of Avenida Infante D. Henrique (Prince Henry Avenue) and were placed where they now stand in 1952.

Volcano
Capelinhos volcano

Capelinhos volcano @ Faial Island, Azores

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The pier
The pier

Madalena | Pico Island, Azores

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ilha do Faial
Miradouro das Caldeirinhas

Baie turquoise de Porto Pim à Horta, Açores


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Lagoa do Canario
Lagoa do Canario
by Yi Jiang

This is one of the finest viewpoints in all Azores.

Caldera Sete Cidades
Lagoa do Canario
by Jan Drahokoupil
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Miradouro de Santa Iria (Viewpoint)
Miradouro de Santa Iria
by Yi Jiang

This is one of the loveliest viewpoints along the north coast on Sao Miguel island. Heavy cloud was looming before storm..

lagoa verde e lagoa azul
Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores

Magnifique Lagoa das Sete Cidades, Açores. Deux lagons, deux couleurs. L'un reflète le vert de la végétation environnante, l'autre, plus grand,...

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Ilha das Flores
Ilha das Flores

Flores Island | Azores

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Waterfall
Poço do Bacalhau

Poço do Bacalhau | Ilha das Flores

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Arco da Fajã da Ribeira da Areia

Arco da Fajã da Ribeira da Areia | São Jorge | Açores

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Thanks to all Phoide contributors to Arquipélago dos Açores (Portugal)!
Most notably Yi Jiang, Rob Oo and IGNACIO FERRE PEREZ.