Castelo St. George Castle

Graciosa - enchanting island, 50 cent expresso.

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September 17th 2010
Graciosa is indeed an enchanting and graceful island, where the pace of life is slow. It is only 10 x 7 km with a population of around 4000, but it is full of ex residents returning for a holiday. It is known for the well constructed dry walls, its beautiful biosphere and for having free Wifi and 2 ponds in the main square. No mosquitos no polution, and no vermin. The entertainment is provided ... read more

Europe » Portugal » Azores » Graciosa

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Following its heyday as a world power during the 15th and 16th centuries, Portugal lost much of its wealth and status with the destruction of Lisbon in a 1755 earthquake, occupation during the Napoleonic Wars, and the independence in 1822 of Brazil a... ... read more