Why visit
Why visit Flores Island (Azores)
Flores Island is an island of the Western Group (Grupo Ocidental) of the Azores. It has an area of 143 km2, a population of 3,428 inhabitants, and, together with Corvo Island of the western archipelago, lies within the North American Plate.
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Flores Island, Portugal
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Island
History
Flores Island is an island of the Western Group (Grupo Ocidental) of the Azores. It has an area of 143 km2, a population of 3,428 inhabitants, and, together with Corvo Island of the western archipelago, lies within the North American Plate. The nearby Monchique Islet is the westernmost point of Portugal. It has been referred to as the pink island due to the abundance of pink hydrangeas on the island and association with poet Raul Brandão. It is well known for its abundance of flowers, hence its Portuguese name of Flores.
“Flores Island is an island of the Western Group (Grupo Ocidental) of the Azores. It has an area of 143 km2, a population of 3,428 inhabitants, and, together with Corvo Island of the western archipelago, lies within the North American Plate.”
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