São Jorge
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.
- Where
- Velas, Azores, Portugal
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 38.6278, -28.0172
Get the São Jorge stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at São Jorge. 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 São Jorge
Pico Island 34 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 47 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.
Pico Island Vineyards 47 km
A landscape on Pico in the Azores where vines grow in small walled plots of black volcanic rock, called currais. The pattern of stone walls running down to the sea is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Faial 60 km
An island in the central Azores whose town of Horta is a famous port of call for yachts crossing the Atlantic. Its volcanic landscape includes the Capelo peninsula and the crater of Caldeira.
Terceira 62 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.
Angra do Heroísmo 69 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.
Capelinhos 71 km
A volcanic landscape on the western tip of Faial in the Azores, formed by an eruption that lasted from 1957 to 1958. It added new land to the island and buried a lighthouse, which can still be visited.
São Miguel 238 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.
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Questions
Where is São Jorge?
São Jorge is in Velas, Azores, Portugal. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Pico Island (34 km), Graciosa (47 km), Pico Island Vineyards (47 km).
How do I get the São Jorge stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at São Jorge 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 São Jorge 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.
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