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    Santa Maria Island

    Ilha de Santa Maria, Santa Maria, Isla de Santa María

    36°59′N 25°05′W

    Santa Maria (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ mɐˈɾi.ɐ]; Portuguese for 'Saint Mary') is an island in the eastern group of the Azores archipelago (south of the island of São Miguel) and the southernmost island in the Azores. The island is known for its white sand beaches, distinctive chimneys, and dry warm weather.

    The Bay of Praia Formosa, Almagreira, municipality of Vila do Porto, island of Santa Maria, Azores (Portugal)
    The Bay of Praia Formosa, Almagreira, municipality of Vila do Porto, island of Santa Maria, Azores (Portugal)

    Carlos Luis M C da Cruz / Public domain

    Terrain

    36°59′N 25°05′W

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    Overview

    Santa Maria (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ mɐˈɾi.ɐ]; Portuguese for 'Saint Mary') is an island in the eastern group of the Azores archipelago (south of the island of São Miguel) and the southernmost island in the Azores. The island is known for its white sand beaches, distinctive chimneys, and dry warm weather.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Azores

    Also in Portuguese Islands

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    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
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