With many delightful courses in the Azores, pure coastal breeze from the Atlantic ocean, great fresh gastronomy and fantastic weather conditions, the Azores is a Golf Bliss for most golfers.
Portugal Golf - Azores
Graciosa Description
This island is located 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 S�o Jorge.
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