Flores

Located at 39o 27´N and 31o 13´W, Flores Island lies 14 mi south of Corvo and 138 mi northwest of Faial.

It has 141.7 km2, 17 km long and 12.5 km wide, and a population of 3,995 inhabitants

The Flores is mostly composed of mountainous terrain, characterized by gigantic cliffs. It is often regarded as the westernmost point of Europe and one of the most beautiful of the archipelago, covering up thousands of blue hydrangeas, which divide the fields along the roads on the banks of streams and ponds.

Major Attractions

– Bordões Rock
– Hot springs of Águas Quentes