"Teófilo Braga" - the SATA aircraft just arrived from Ponta Delgada to Graciosa Island.

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"Teófilo Braga" - the SATA aircraft just arrived from Ponta Delgada to Graciosa Island.

"Teófilo Braga" - the SATA aircraft just arrived f…

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This is a Bombardier Dash Q 400, with capacity for 80 passengers, made in Canada. Used for connecting islands of the Azores, in this image it had just arrived from Ponta Delgada to Graciosa Island. This small island (61 km2) has a small aerodrome which also bears the name "Teófilo Braga" - the second President of Republic in Portugal.
A view to Facho Peak.

A view to Facho Peak.

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From Santa Cruz da Graciosa, the capital and only municipality of Graciosa. This island is Biosphere Reserve and also a demarcated wine region (only white wine).
Volcanic coast of Pesqueira.

Volcanic coast of Pesqueira.

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At Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
Volcanic coast of Pesqueira.

Volcanic coast of Pesqueira.

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At Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
Volcanic coast of Pesqueira.

Volcanic coast of Pesqueira.

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At Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
Typical windmill of Graciosa Island.

Typical windmill of Graciosa Island.

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Located at Degredo Street, Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
House where Portuguese writer Almeida Garrett lived in 1814.

House where Portuguese writer Almeida Garrett live…

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It was his uncle's house. He lived there when he was 15 and his literary talent was emerging. The house stands at Santa Cruz da Graciosa.
Church of Mercy.

Church of Mercy.

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Also known as Church of the Holy Christ of Miracles, at Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
Urban pond.

Urban pond.

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At Fontes Pereira de Melo Square, Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores, with the Mother Church of the Holy Cross outstanding on the background.
Mother Church of the Holy Cross.

Mother Church of the Holy Cross.

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At Church Square, Santa Cruz da Graciosa.
Saint Anthony Chapel.

Saint Anthony Chapel.

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At Saint Anthony Square, Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
Telephone boxes of taxi rank.

Telephone boxes of taxi rank.

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At Serpa Pinto Street, Santa Cruz da Graciosa.
Telephone box of taxi rank.

Telephone box of taxi rank.

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Small replica of Graciosa windmills, at Serpa Pinto Street, Santa Cruz da Graciosa.
Perspective of Fontes Pereira de Melo Square.

Perspective of Fontes Pereira de Melo Square.

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At Santa Cruz da Graciosa.
Chapel of Our Lady of Help (16th century).

Chapel of Our Lady of Help (16th century).

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On a hillside of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
A view from the heights.

A view from the heights.

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The viewpoint on the yard of the Chapel of Our Lady of Help, at Ajuda Mount, allows this view to Santo Amaro, Rebentão, Funchais and the northwestern coast of Graciosa Island.
Towering view to north.

Towering view to north.

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From Ajuda Mount to Santa Cruz da Graciosa, Azores.
Typical windmill.

Typical windmill.

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At Praia, on the eastern coast of Graciosa Island. In restoration for touristic use. Now it's called "Mó da Praia" and can be booked by visitors as a place to stay.
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