The bay of São Lorenzo (on Santa Maria)The bay of São Lorenzo is one of the main tourist destinations of the island: the hillside running down to the sea was made into terraces for the cultivation of grapevines. © Michel Troncy-Hoa Qui
From the dark sands to the black cliffs and cascades of hills falling to the sea; the coasts of the Azores offer something a bit different and beaches are a rare sight.