Santa Maria
The southernmost and oldest island of the Azores, with a dry sunny climate unusual for the archipelago. It is known for its white sand beaches and terraced vineyards. The main town is Vila do Porto, and the island is a short flight from Ponta Delgada.
- Where
- Vila do Porto, Azores, Portugal
- Grade
- Well known
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site, plus 1 for its grade
- Coordinates
- 36.9732, -25.0945
Get the Santa Maria stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Santa Maria. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Azores volume with your photos and a note.
Near Santa Maria
Terra Nostra Park 91 km
A botanical garden in Furnas, on the Azorean island of Sao Miguel. Trees and plants from many regions grow around a large pond with iron rich, orange brown thermal water that visitors can swim in.
Lagoa do Fogo 94 km
A crater lake inside the Agua de Pau stratovolcano in the centre of Sao Miguel island in the Azores. It is the highest lake on the island, and the area around it is protected by law.
São Miguel 99 km
The largest island of the Azores, known as the Green Island. It has crater lakes, hot springs, tea plantations and the main city of Ponta Delgada. Its western end holds the twin crater lakes of Sete Cidades, one blue and one green.
Angra do Heroísmo 264 km
The old port town of Terceira island in the Azores, a stopover for Atlantic ships from the 15th century. Its colourful streets, churches and forts make it a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Terceira 276 km
A volcanic island in the central Azores, home to the old port town of Angra do Heroísmo. It has lava tubes, a crater with a sulphur cave and a strong tradition of bull running in the streets.
São Jorge 316 km
A long narrow island in the central Azores, about 55 kilometres from end to end. It is known for its steep cliffs, coastal fajãs and the cheese made on the island. Most of the roads run along the ridge, with long views over the sea toward Pico and Graciosa.
Pico Island 333 km
An island in the central Azores dominated by the volcano Mount Pico. It is known for its black lava vineyards, whale watching and old whaling heritage. The summit of the volcano reaches 2,351 metres, the highest point in all of Portugal.
Graciosa 345 km
A small volcanic island in the northern Azores, called the White Island. It has a large crater with a spiral staircase into a lava cave, and windmills and vineyards in the countryside.
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Questions
Where is Santa Maria?
Santa Maria is in Vila do Porto, Azores, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Terra Nostra Park (91 km), Lagoa do Fogo (94 km), São Miguel (99 km).
How do I get the Santa Maria stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Santa Maria and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Azores volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Santa Maria before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Azores volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
Collect your first stamp.
LOQAH is free on iPhone and Android, in India and 40 more countries, with more countries on the way. Stand at a place, collect its stamp, and keep every trip in a passport that grows.