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Bird WatchingBird watching, a hobby in all islands # Whale WatchingWhale watchers paradise # A port of call for all yachtsmenIn Horta - Faial # Big Game FishingBest fishing in the Atlantic # HikingExcellent hiking and trekking # Whale WatchingCourtesy of Picos de Aventura # GolfGolf in S. Miguel and Terceira # Flores is a fishermen’s paradise. The craggy seashore gives them an endless number of fishing grounds where they can catch large bluefish bream, amberjack, conger eels, stone bass, grouper, mackerel, snapper and many others. But if the sports fishermen find abundant catch in Flores, underwater sportsmen have, in the depths, fringed by multi-colored rocks, abundance of animal and vegetable life, and, in the island's caves, the beauty of the underwater sea. Sail the AtlanticSituated on the main route linking Europe and America, a growing number of yachts stop by Flores every, attracted by its geographical position, the quaint port of Santa Cruz, and the welcoming hospitality of its habitants. Flores thus constitutes, together with Faial, Terceira and São Miguel, one of the points of the quadrangle enabling visitors to enjoy cruises in Azorean waters. The streams and fishingThe swiftly flowing streams, whose sparkling waters enhance the landscape of Flores, are also a paradise for fishermen, who can catch delicious trout in them. Main fishing areas are in the streams of Moinhos, Alem Fazenda, Fazenda, Silva, Urzela, Grande and Lake Lomba. Swimming, sailing and water activitiesClear waters and lapping pebble-covered beaches await swimmers along the coast of Flores, particularly in the area of Lagedo and Castelo (Ponta dos llheus), Fajãzinha, Ponta do Albarnaz and Cedros. Santa Cruz, Lajes and Fajã Grande have natural swimming-pools. Flores also offers excellent conditions for practicing sailing and windsurfing on the natural indents of the coast. Walking and sightseeingFlores roads will take you to the main attractions in the island. There are also hidden areas of real scenic beauty that can only be discovered by walking through flowers and green fields, crossing murmuring brooks and small waterfalls. Events
Sata Rallye AzoresEvent included in the IRC Challenge. # Festivities of Our Lord of Miracles.The biggest religious festivals in the Azores. # SanjoaninasFeasts of St. John in Angra, Terceira Island. # The Festival of the Holy Ghost is the most important in Flores. A centuries-old tradition, it is closely connected with the religious feelings of the people of Flores. Enacting the rituals of the coronation of the "emperor", the showing of his insignia and celebration of the "bodo" or feast, attracts the inhabitants of the village and many visitors. Similar festivals are held in every parish. The most important, lasting for two days, is held in Santa Cruz, where the town is decorated with flowers and colored arches and where locals and visitors mix in lively street dancing. With the presence of the crowns of the 27 emperors existing on the island, it is considered to be the most important festival of the Holy Ghost in the Azores. The Holy Ghost festivals take place on Sundays after Whitsun until the summer. At Santa Cruz it is held on the last Sunday in August. Other festivals includes the "Folares" (Easter cakes with baked eggs), the processions of the "Senhor dos Passos" (Our Lord bearing His Cress), held in every parish on Good Friday. St. John's Festivals at Santa Cruz also attract many visitors. The Festival of Senhora das Flores, held in honor of Our Lady at the Chapel called "Capela dos Matos" is one of the most frequented in Flores. The Emigrants Festival at Lajes das Flores is held on the 2nd weekend of July. Gastronomy
AlcatraA typical dish of Terceira Island. # Cozido nas FurnasCooked in the boilers of Furnas,in SĂŁo Miguel. # Sopas do EspĂrito SantoIn Santa Maria, the tradition remains unchanged. # Biscoitos de OrelhaWares typical of Santa Maria. # Besides the meat and fish recipes that can be said to be "Azorean", since they can be found all over the archipelago, Flores also offers such local specialties as watercress soup, boiled pork with vegetables, tripe, yams with tasty sausages, beans with pigs head and pasteis de ervas marinhas. The tasty cheese produced in Flores, the soft creamy butter, and the delicious honey which has the scent of flowers always present in Flores throughout the year, complement the meals. Not forgetting of course the crabs, goose barnacles and limpets found on the rocks washed by the sea. HandicraftScrimshawWorks made ​​of bone and whale tooth. # CeramicsCommon in San Miguel, in the village of Lagoa. # Miolo de FigueiraWork from fig tree pith. # EmbroideryBeautiful pieces of artwork # In Flores, Pottery Art, which was centered at the villages of Fazenda and Lajedo, supplied the needs of Flores, but has unfortunately been lost. The delicate embroidery and lace-work, the decorative objects made of colorful seashells and the blankets woven on simple looms are witnesses to traditions that are still kept up. Wicker work, wood and rafia are also interesting expressions of craftsmanship. Rattan is interlaced to create objects of practical and decorative use, employing a technique that may possibly be of African origin. As transparent as poetry, the artificial flowers made from the pith of plants, are works of art made by skilful hands, although they run the risk of disappearing since the technique is being forgotten by the younger generation.
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