Santa Maria, Azores
Description
One of the smallest and dryest islands of the Azores, Santa Maria is catering for both the hiker and the beach lover. Thanks to its old geological age and erosion, the island has real beaches and resorts. The western part is probably the driest spot you can find in the Azores. The eastern part of the island is made up of a patchwork of fields and forests.
The hills in the centre are humid and green. Highest point is 590 m, covered in forest. Even if this island has little traces of volcanism, it offers an interesting topography. And like on the other islands of the Azores, many trails have been marked and described.
Check the list of all nine Azores islands.
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Books
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Azores Sunflower Landscape Guide
- The Azores, nine islands in the Atlantic halfway between the Old World and the New, rise above sea level from a depth of several thousand metres. They are all volcanic in origin and all are covered in this guide.They are not the remains of the legendary continent of Atlantis, which is said to have sunk in the ocean once upon a time.... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2018
United Kingdom
2018
- Azores Sunflower Guide
- 60 long and short walks with detailed maps and GPS; 5 car tours with pull-out map Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- Walking on the Azores: 70 routes across Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo
- A comprehensive guide to walking in the Azores. The guidebook is divided into three island groups: Eastern Group (covering São Miguel and Santa Maria); Central Group (Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial); and Western Group (Flores and Corvo). Most the 70 routes presented here use the Azores` official waymarked trail network and range... Read more
- Also available from:
- The Book Depository, United Kingdom
- De Zwerver, Netherlands
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The Book Depository
United Kingdom
2019
United Kingdom
2019
- Walking on the Azores
- 70 routes across Sao Miguel, Santa Maria, Terceira, Graciosa, Sao Jorge, Pico, Faial, Flores and Corvo Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2019
Netherlands
2019
- Wandelgids Walking on the Azores - Azoren | Cicerone
- Guidebook to 70 walks on the Azores, a remote archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean. Most of the walks are easy or moderate, with a few graded difficult. The selection is spread across all nine islands, offering much variety, from easy village-to-village walks to remote and mountainous walks, including Portugal's highest mountain, Pico. Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2012
Netherlands
2012
- Reisgids Kunstreiseführer Florence | Dumont
- Von woher man sich auch Florenz nähert, das erste, was man von der Toskana-Metropole wahrnimmt, ist die aus dem Dunstschleier emportauchende Domkuppel. Und mit dem weiten Blick von dort oben beginnt Klaus Zimmermanns seine umfassende Kulturgeschichte der Stadt am Arno. Dabei bürgen Namen wie Giotto, Fra Angelico, Botticelli, Brunelleschi,... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Canary Islands Travel Guide
- The Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an Atlantic territory of Spain on the west coast of Africa, near to Morocco, Cape Verde and the archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands.Gran Canaria The largest island by population, its capital city (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) has the shared title of capital of the Canaries.... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Canary Islands Travel Guide
- The Canary Islands (Spanish: Islas Canarias) are an Atlantic territory of Spain on the west coast of Africa, near to Morocco, Cape Verde and the archipelagos of the Azores Islands and Madeira Islands.Gran Canaria The largest island by population, its capital city (Las Palmas de Gran Canaria) has the shared title of capital of the Canaries.... Read more
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De Zwerver
Netherlands
2014
Netherlands
2014
- Wandelgids Wanderfüher Azoren | Dumont
- Duitstalige wandelgids met goede beschrijvingen van de tochten, schetsmatige maar wel redelijke kaarten en heel wat praktische informatie per wandeling. Wandern durch die faszinierenden Landschaften der neun Azoreninseln mit Gipfelbesteigungen des Monte Escuro und Touren durch urwüchsige Wälder, über schroffe Felsküsten, zu gewaltigen... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Ultimate Wildlife Destinations
- This book combines the desire for ever more adventurous activities with our long-standing passion for wildlife, all the while infused with responsible travel themes and conservation topics. From tracking jaguars in Brazil to snorkelling with whale sharks in Honduras, and from hiking in Transylvania's Carpathian Mountains in search of European... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Ultimate Wildlife Destinations
- This book combines the desire for ever more adventurous activities with our long-standing passion for wildlife, all the while infused with responsible travel themes and conservation topics. From tracking jaguars in Brazil to snorkelling with whale sharks in Honduras, and from hiking in Transylvania's Carpathian Mountains in search of European... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2012
Netherlands
2012
- Azoren
- Neun grüne Perlen mitten im Atlantik - das sind die Azoren. Viele Träume und Geschichten umranken die Vulkaninseln, den Rest des sagenumwobenen Atlantis. Auf halbem Weg zwischen alter und neuer Welt liegt der weit verstreute Archipel fernab vom portugiesischen Mutterland in den Weiten des wilden Ozeans. Weit weg vom Massentourismus sind die... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
2012
Belgium
2012
- Azoren
- Neun grüne Perlen mitten im Atlantik - das sind die Azoren. Viele Träume und Geschichten umranken die Vulkaninseln, den Rest des sagenumwobenen Atlantis. Auf halbem Weg zwischen alter und neuer Welt liegt der weit verstreute Archipel fernab vom portugiesischen Mutterland in den Weiten des wilden Ozeans. Weit weg vom Massentourismus sind die... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- The California Directory of Fine Wineries
- Take an irresistible journey to the congenial tasting rooms of a vast and unspoiled paradise. WithThe California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast as your guide, you wander through world famous Santa Barbara County, home to the landmark cellars of Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley, and Santa Rita Hills. You meander the scenic back... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- The California Directory of Fine Wineries
- Take an irresistible journey to the congenial tasting rooms of a vast and unspoiled paradise. WithThe California Directory of Fine Wineries: Central Coast as your guide, you wander through world famous Santa Barbara County, home to the landmark cellars of Santa Ynez Valley, Santa Maria Valley, and Santa Rita Hills. You meander the scenic back... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
2016
Netherlands
2016
- Azores
- The sixth edition of the only full-blown guide to the beguiling islands of this mid-Atlantic Portugese archipelagoBradt's Azores guidebook is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers' wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, and one of the best places in the world for... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
2016
Belgium
2016
- Azores
- The sixth edition of the only full-blown guide to the beguiling islands of this mid-Atlantic Portugese archipelagoBradt's Azores guidebook is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers' wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, and one of the best places in the world for... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
![](https://s.s-bol.com/imgbase0/imagebase3/extralarge/FC/0/3/8/4/9200000072544830.jpg)
Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Island Interludes
- "Romantic islands in the sun. Dreams of Sicily, Canary Islands, Malta, Cyprus, Madeira, and even further north to the distant Azores lying in the Atlantic Ocean. All of these I hungrily devoured from the pages of travel articles and over many years of looking at an atlas of the world. Everything seemed a distant dream until life had other... Read more
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Bol.com
Netherlands
Netherlands
- Central Tuscany
- Central Tuscany: Best of CortonaNew and Expanded 2018 to 2019 EditionThe latest edition of the Cortona guidebook is the most comprehensive in English. It invites you to view its excellent churches and museums and to experience the culture. Founded by Noah after the ark sailed up the Tiber if you believe the legends it sits high on a steep... Read more
- Also available from:
- Bol.com, Belgium
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Bol.com
Belgium
Belgium
- Central Tuscany
- Central Tuscany: Best of CortonaNew and Expanded 2018 to 2019 EditionThe latest edition of the Cortona guidebook is the most comprehensive in English. It invites you to view its excellent churches and museums and to experience the culture. Founded by Noah after the ark sailed up the Tiber if you believe the legends it sits high on a steep... Read more
![](https://www.dezwerver.nl/media/products/593/IMG_20190912_0011.jpg)
De Zwerver
Netherlands
2019
Netherlands
2019
- Reisgids Azores - Azoren | Bradt Travel Guides
- Bradt`s Azores is the only comprehensive guidebook to the nine-island archipelago, a nature-lovers` wilderness perched at the western extremity of Europe in the mid-Atlantic, and one of the best places in the world for whale watching. Thanks to the experience of expert botanist and author David Sayers, and the ongoing involvement of author... Read more
Maps
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Terceira - Biscoitos - Azores 22
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Miguel - North East - Azores 30
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Cabo Froward
- Cabo Froward at 1:100,000 in a series of contoured, GPS compatible trekking and exploration maps at various scales form Trekkingchile. The map covers the south-eastern tip of the Brunswick Peninsula, from approx 45km south of Punta Arenas to Cape Froward. Contour interval is 50m, with colouring showing woodlands, shrubbery and pastures, swamps,... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Santa Maria Navarrese to Quirra
- Santa Maria Navarrese to Quirra area in a series of contoured, GPS compatible maps at 1:60,000 from Ed. Abies, with extensive tourist information including special recreational routes plus additional coverage at more detailed scales of selected popular areas.*Main series at 1:60,000 (Nos. 1 to 12)*The maps have contours at 100m intervals and... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Faial - Feteira - Azores 6
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Jorge - Farol de Rosais - Azores 14
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Terceira - Praia da Vitoria - Azores 23
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Miguel - Arrifes - Azores 31
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- El Puerto de Santa Maria CNIG Topo 1061-2
- Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:25,000 published by the Centro Nacional de Información Geograficá, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 10m intervals and colouring and/or graphics to show different types of vegetation or land use. Boundaries of national parks and other protected areas are marked. In... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Faial - Horta - Azores 7
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Jorge - Velas - Azores 15
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Terceira - Angra do Heroismo - Azores 24
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- S. Miguel - Ponta Delgada - Azores 32
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Santa Maria del Campo CNIG Topo 275
- Topographic coverage of mainland Spain at 1:50,000 in the MTN50 (Mapa Topográfico Nacional) series from the Centro Nacional de Información Geografica, the country’s civilian survey organization. The maps have contours at 20m intervals, enhanced by relief shading, plus colouring and/or graphics to show different types of terrain, vegetation or... Read more
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Stanfords
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
- Pico - S.Roque do Pico - Azores 8
- Topographic survey of Portugal at 1:25,000 from the Instituto Geográfico do Exército, the country’s military survey organisation.Map legend and a glossary of terms used on the maps include English.To see all the titles in this series please click on the series link. Read more