Théo Giacometti
Photographer
São Miguel, land at the end of Europe.
1500 kilometres from the Portuguese coast, the main island of the Azores archipelago is a traveller's paradise, protected by the Atlantic Ocean. Along these 65 kilometres, it unfolds varied landscapes, cliffs torn by black rocks, lush forests and green valleys. Discovery of the extreme western limit of Europe.
It is the largest and most eastern of the Azores archipelago with its 740 km2 and the most populated, the island of São Miguel is coveted by the baroudeurs of the planet. European discovery for American holidaymakers, playground for hiking, trails and cycling enthusiasts, the island is still preserved, protected from mass tourism by miles of ocean, dizzying cliffs and changing weather. From the hot springs of Furnas to the sublime black sand beach of Mosteiros, from the pineapple plantations of Fajã de Baixo to the many lakes nestled in green craters, São Miguel abounds in treasures.
1500 kilometres from the Portuguese coast, the main island of the Azores archipelago is a traveller's paradise, protected by the Atlantic Ocean. Along these 65 kilometres, it unfolds varied landscapes, cliffs torn by black rocks, lush forests and green valleys. Discovery of the extreme western limit of Europe.
It is the largest and most eastern of the Azores archipelago with its 740 km2 and the most populated, the island of São Miguel is coveted by the baroudeurs of the planet. European discovery for American holidaymakers, playground for hiking, trails and cycling enthusiasts, the island is still preserved, protected from mass tourism by miles of ocean, dizzying cliffs and changing weather. From the hot springs of Furnas to the sublime black sand beach of Mosteiros, from the pineapple plantations of Fajã de Baixo to the many lakes nestled in green craters, São Miguel abounds in treasures.
