São Jorge is a Portuguese island in the central Azores archipelago of Portugal. It is separated from its nearest neighbours (Pico and Faial islands) by a 15 km strait (consequently, the three islands are sometimes referred to colloquially as the "Triangle" group or just "The Triangle"). Being located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, in an area of high pressures the island benefits from the influence of the Gulf Stream that maintains water temperatures between 17 and 23 °C, and atmospheric temperatures hovering between 13 and 24 °C. Annual humidity hovers around 75% and the level of precipitation has moulded the physical appearance of the island.



These are the main points of interest:



• The Fajã of the Caldeira do Santo Cristo, is in the Ribeira Seca area and it is a protected nature reserve with an underground cave and a lake;
• The Topo islet lies on the eastern tip of the island. It is also a natural reserve and a breeding ground gulls of the central group of islands, as well as a home for migratory species of sea-bird;
• A walk along the sea-shore near Urzelina takes one to the "Furnas da Pombas", a curious volcanic rock formation which is populated by wild pigeons;
• Urzelina where the tower is all that remains of an ancient church that was buried when the Pico de Esperanca erupted in 1808;
• Manadas - A picturesque village with attractive country houses surrounded by orchards and cultivated fields;
• Church of Santa Barbara. Built in the 18Th century, in Baroque style with carved archway and chancel with a carved cedar roof, features a valuable collection of hand-painted tiles depicting scenes of the life of Saint Barbara.