How big is Sao Jorge?

São Jorge is an island in the central group of the Azores archipelago and part of the autonomous region of Portugal. Separated from its nearest neighbours by the 15-kilometre Pico-São Jorge Channel, the central group is often referred colloquially as part of the Triângulo group or just The Triangle.



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The City of Velas in S?o Jorge Island, Azores The historical center of the city of Velas, the main of the island, is picturesque and quiet and there's a clear view to Mount Pico whenever you look to the sea.

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As most capital cities go, S?o Jorge Island's capital of Velas is tiny by comparison.

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The Castelo de São Jorge is one of Lisbon's most distinctive monuments, being situated on the city's highest hill. The oldest known fortification at this spot dates from the 2nd century BC, although some of the remains found here date from as far back as the 6th century BC.

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Ethnicity: The Azorean Population is composed mainly of Portuguese immigrants from southern Portugal and Madeira, but with a significant population from Flanders, as well as smaller groups of Jews, Africans, Spaniards, Bretons and Moors.

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How many days in São Jorge? I recommend staying in São Jorge for at least 3 full days. There's plenty of things to do and the geography of the island is very elongated – for some reason it's nicknamed as the sleeping dragon – which I find beautiful! – so getting to places can take longer than expected.

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S?o Jorge Castle, sometimes known in English as Saint George's Castle, is a historic castle in the Portuguese capital of Lisbon, located in the freguesia of Santa Maria Maior.

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