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Santa Maria Island — 21 Highlights to Explore
Home to Portugal's highest mountain, a UNESCO-listed vineyard landscape of basalt-walled currais, and a deep whaling history. Filter by category or browse everything on the map.
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About this list
These 21 points come from a curated highlights map of Santa Maria. Most are reachable by car with a short walk; a couple of geosites and the Aveiro waterfall trail need more time. All 21 points checked out as genuinely on Santa Maria — none have been left out.
Categories: Volcano & Mountain · Vineyards & Wine Culture · Natural Pools & Coast · Viewpoints & Nature · Culture, Towns & Whaling Heritage.