The island of Flores, most northerly of the Azores group and
sited somewhat remote from it's companions, is literally the island
of 'flowers', carpeted with numerous wildflowers and hydrangea
clusters among impossibly green hills and whitewashed villages.
Main features of the island are the seven serene lakes in volcanic
craters and the Enxareus Grotto, a huge volcanic cave. The main
town, Lajes, is a picturesque fishing port set in green fields. All
the towns and villages have their historic chapels and churches to
be admired, and Flores also features watermills and windmills, and
an ethnographic museum in the town of Santa Cruz which displays
objects relating to the activities of the island population:
fishing, whaling and praying. Near the village of Fajazinha is the
stunning Ribeira Grande waterfall with a massive 984ft (300m)
drop.
