Very nice view over the Faja do Ouvidor and also of the other islands

The views are amazing

Wonderful view on the nature of the ocean!

Nice almost bird's-eye view over the Fajã do Ouvidor. Though even better is from the fajã itself just above natural pools and the restaurant from where you can admire the rocky bay.

This place is the best view point for this landmark of the Azores. With view over the Fajã with the Graciosa Island behind it's also the beginning of the hiking trail down to Fajã. A must in São Jorge.

Not one of the best viewpoints.

Amazing view. Better than below, next to the ocean, but I recommend seeing both

A beautiful view on the ocean and Pico island. Must see when you are in São Jorge. It's very close to the center of Velas

Beautiful natural landmark, reminds me of dragon's teeth facing downward j to the sea.

Absotutely stunning. Easy to get to and beautiful.

Nice, they had some lights during the night

Stunning view

Cool natural arc that is easy to visit. Spend 5 minutes here to take some photos.

Beautiful natural stone arch. It's a 5 minute walk from the center of Velas.

We stoped at many churches on every islands and this one is very special with its decor of copper covered in gold leaf, and it ceiling displaying a boat-like structure. It was free to visit on Sunday, and we had a private guided tour, that we unfortunately didn't fully understand because English is not our first language and the church was echoe.

A very ornate but small church. They charge 1€ to enter and don't allow photography. Worth a stop in the quaint village of Manadas.

Beautiful place, you have to visit this one if you’re on Sao Jorge.

Most richly decorated church in the archipel. The staff gave wonderful explanation when asked questions which helped with getting a personalized experience of the place.

Good place to visit and it nice as well

A really nice old church. It is 1€ per Person to enter the church an 0,50€ if you qualify for a discount (under/ over certain age, working in education, etc.).

Amazing Church, must see

What a beautiful island!! You can still find some wild nature while discovering the "Fajãs" through the pedestrian rails. People are friendly and so nice! When you look to the ocean's horizon it is always interrupted by another island which I find lovely! I just hope the cows and massive tourism won't destroy the island's beauty!

The steepest and most rugged of the central islands. A high central plateau runs the length of the island which is dotted with rugged villages by the sea hundreds of meters below. The Fajã is a mark of the island. Getting to them, an adventure! You will need a car. Bus service is almost non existent and taxis expensive. High season is summer when ex-pats come home. Rentals are very tight. Best activities are some spectacular hikes to places like Fajã dos Cubres or Lagoa da Fajã de Santo Cristo. Ask around for some local eateries throughout the island. Seafood is a must. São Jorge cheese is world-class. Choose Velas at one end if you need a city. Topo at the other for character. The drives in between have spectacular viewpoints.

Fantastic island. One of the lesser populated islands in the Azores but it makes it even better.

The most rugged island of the Azores. Offers great hiking opportunities. Beautiful, green and peaceful. One can easily get away from the main roads and wonder through tracks that cross the entire island. The most beautiful azorean island (with Flores).

São Jorge is an island situated in the central group of the Azores archipelago and part of the autonomous region of Portugal. Separated from its nearest neighbors (Pico and Faial islands) by the 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) Pico-São Jorge Channel, the central group is often referred colloquially as part of the Triangulo (Triangle) group or just "The Triangle". São Jorge is a relatively long thin island with tall cliffs, whose 9500 inhabitants are concentrated on various geological debris fields (fajãs) along the north and south coasts; from east to west, the island is 53 kilometres (33 mi) long and, north to south, 8 kilometres (5.0 mi) wide: its area is 237.59 square kilometres (91.73 sq mi).

I am hoping to find others that may be distant relatives of my family. My great grandfather’s parents came from the island of Sao Jorge, Portugal. I hope to have the opportunity someday to visit the island so I can experience being where my family originated from. I live in San Antonio, Texas, USA with my husband and our 2 youngest children. We have 6 beautiful children and 3 beautiful grandkids. Sadly my grandparents have departed from this Earth. They were the people who gave me the little bit of information I was able to get. Now that my kids are starting families of their own they have more questions than I originally did when I was a kid. It has become very important to me that I pass the family genealogy onto my kids so they can keep our families history alive and never forgotten. I don’t want everything my family sacrificed for to have been for nothing. I will list the names of my family back to my great grandparents. I am hoping someone may be able to help provide some insight into our family genealogy. Thank you for your help with this. Cherlene Sutter Great Grandfather: Joseph Bettencourt Mattos Last city of residence: Napa, California, USA Grandfather: Alfred Leroy Mattos Riverbank, California, USA Great Uncle: Edward Mattos Ukiah, California, USA Mother: Charlotte Ruth Mattos Currently Resides: Sonora, California, USA Uncle: Kenneth Leroy Mattos Me: Born: Cherlene Anne Shipley Modesto, California, USA Sept 28, 1974 Married name & info: Cherlene Anne Sutter San Antonio, Texas, USA August 2010-current

Our preferred Azorean island: quietness, stunning green landscapes called Fajas and nice locals :)

I was so glad we were able to do this tour. We got delayed on Pico because of a storm, and didn't get to Sao Jorge until noon or so on the day we were to do our tour. I had emailed Jaime, and he said that they could meet us at the ferry and we'd go from there. Nuno met us as arranged, and then adjusted the itinerary so that we were able to see as much as possible in the time we had. He's a terrific guide who took us all over the island, including the cheese cooperative and a small coffee farm (that was a surprise!). He also suggested an excellent restaurant (Sabores Sopranos) for lunch (reviewed separately). Our day was one beautiful view after another, with lots of opportunities for photos, and well worth our time. Highly recommended!

Really enjoyed the van tour with Derek. We saw pretty much the whole island in half day. Sip some local coffee, went to a fajas, and saw a bull running.

Nuno, was an excellent, knowledgeable guide, the tour was very good, highly recommended

(Translated by Google) Tour around the island of São Jorge with Mr Adérito 5* We chose our Intenerario, we had a very good lunch of Seafood Cataplana with a starter of Grilled Limpets, which were delicious, lunch included in the package we purchased. We learned a lot about the Island through the knowledge of Mr Adérito, who always answered all the questions we asked with great friendliness. I recommend***** (Original) Passeio pela ilha de São Jorge com o Sr Adérito 5* Escolhemos o nosso Intenerario, tivemos um almoço muito bom de Cataplana de Marisco com uma entrada de Lapas Grelhadas, que por sua vez estavam deliciosas, almoço incluído no pacote que adquirimos. Ficamos a saber muito sobre a Ilha através do conhecimento do Sr Adérito, que nos respondeu a todas as questões que colocamos sempre com uma enorme simpatia. Recomendo*****

(Translated by Google) We booked a day tour with Jamie, which included snorkeling in various locations, both by boat and by car. It was amazing! We were picked up from our accommodation and then took our boat to various beautiful places in the north, including the natural pool "simao dias". Then we anchored in a quiet spot and put on the snorkeling gear. The water and the view of different fish were fantastic! Jamie was also very empathetic, made sure I could go ashore for a moment when I was getting seasick, showed us the limpets that he then harvested and was an all-round great guide! We recommend him 1000%! Best guide on the island! You can also book hiking tours with him. (Original) Wie haben eine Tagestour mit Jamie gebucht, diese inkludierte Schnorcheln an verschiedenen Orten, sowohl mit Boot als auch dem Auto. Es war unglaublich! Wie wurden bei der Unterkunft abgeholt und fuhren dann mit seinem Boot verschiedene wunderschöne Orte im Norden an, u.a. Der naturpool "simao dias". Dann ankerten wir an einer ruhigen Stelle und zogen die Schnorchelausrüstung an. Das Wasser, die Sicht auf verschiedenartige Fische war phantastisch! Zudem war Jamie sehr einfühlsam, schaute, als ich seasick würde, dass ich kurz an Land gehen konnte, zeigte uns die Napfschnecken, die er dann erntete und war rundum ein toller Guide! Wir empfehlen ihn zu 1000% weiter! Bester Guide der Insel! Man kann auch Wandertouren buchen mit ihm.

(Translated by Google) We booked a day tour with Landtours. Jaime, our guide, showed us the still unknown waters of the north coast with his boat. In addition to the fantastic Simao Dias natural pool, we discovered a beautiful snorkeling area and collected limpets underwater together with Jaime. A great experience. In addition to boat tours, Land Tours offers various tours to explore the island in an exciting way. With Jaime we had a super friendly and professional guide. We can highly recommend Jaime and his company. (Original) Wir haben bei Landtours eine Tagestour gebucht. Jaime, unser Guide, hat uns mit seinem Boot die uns noch unbekannten Gewässer der Nordküste gezeigt. Nebst dem fantastischen Naturpool Simao Dias haben wir ein schönes Schnorchel Gebiet entdeckt und zusammen mit Jaime Napfschnecken unter Wasser gesammelt. Ein tolles Erlebnis. Nebst Bootstouren bietet Land Tours verschiedene Touren im die Insel auf spannende Weise zu erkunden. Mit Jaime hatten wir einen super sympathischen und professionellen Guide. Wir können Jaime und seine Firma bestens empfehlen.

(Translated by Google) The 4-hour Land Tour organized by Land Tours to learn about the famous São Jorge cheese was an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting the island. Our guide, Jaime, made the tour exceptional from the first moment with his professionalism and courtesy. Jaime arrived at the meeting point early, allowing us to leave right away without any delay. Throughout the tour, he demonstrated in-depth knowledge and a contagious passion for the island and its traditions, sharing numerous interesting information not only about São Jorge cheese, but also about the culture and history of the island. The visit to the cheese factory was one of the highlights of the tour. Jaime guided us through the different stages of cheese making, explaining every detail of the process. The final tasting was delicious, making the visit even more memorable. In addition to the cheese factory, Jaime took us to visit several interesting spots on the island, each an opportunity to discover new aspects of the natural and cultural beauty of São Jorge. His explanations were always detailed and passionate. The tour ended with a visit to a local farmer, who introduced us to the world of São Jorge cows. This meeting was particularly fascinating and educational, adding an authentic and personal touch to the tour. In summary, the 4-hour Land Tour to learn about São Jorge cheese was a wonderful and well-organized experience. Jaime, with his professionalism, friendliness and deep knowledge of the island, made the tour unforgettable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone who wants to discover the island of São Jorge. Thanks for everything, Jaime and Land Tours! The 4-hour Land Tour organized by Land Tours to learn about the famous São Jorge cheese was an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting the island. Our guide, Jaime, made the tour exceptional from the very beginning with his professionalism and courtesy. Jaime arrived early at the meeting point, allowing us to start immediately without any delay. Throughout the tour, he demonstrated in-depth knowledge and a contagious passion for the island and its traditions, sharing numerous interesting facts not only about São Jorge cheese but also about the island's culture and history. The visit to the cheese factory was one of the highlights of the tour. Jaime guided us through the various stages of cheese production, explaining every detail of the process. The final tasting was delightful, making our visit even more memorable. In addition to the cheese factory, Jaime took us to several interesting spots on the island, each an opportunity to discover new aspects of São Jorge's natural and cultural beauty. His explanations were always detailed and passionate. The tour concluded with a visit to a local farmer, who introduced us to the world of São Jorge cows. This encounter was particularly fascinating and educational, adding an authentic and personal touch to the tour. In summary, the 4-hour Land Tour to learn about São Jorge cheese was a wonderful and well-organized experience. Jaime, with his professionalism, friendliness, and deep knowledge of the island, made the tour unforgettable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to discover São Jorge island. Thank you for everything, Jaime and Land Tours! (Original) Il Land Tour di 4 ore organizzato da Land Tours per conoscere il famoso formaggio di São Jorge è stata un’esperienza indimenticabile che consiglio vivamente a chiunque visiti l’isola. La nostra guida, Jaime, ha reso il tour eccezionale sin dal primo momento con la sua professionalità e cortesia. Jaime è arrivato in anticipo al punto di incontro, permettendoci di partire subito senza alcun ritardo. Durante tutto il tour, ha dimostrato una conoscenza approfondita e una passione contagiosa per l’isola e le sue tradizioni, condividendo numerose informazioni interessanti non solo sul formaggio di São Jorge, ma anche sulla cultura e la storia dell’isola. La visita alla cheese factory è stata uno dei momenti salienti del tour. Jaime ci ha guidato attraverso le diverse fasi della produzione del formaggio, spiegando ogni dettaglio del processo. La degustazione finale è stata deliziosa, rendendo la visita ancora più memorabile. Oltre alla cheese factory, Jaime ci ha portato a visitare diversi spot interessanti dell’isola, ognuno un’opportunità per scoprire nuovi aspetti della bellezza naturale e culturale di São Jorge. Le sue spiegazioni erano sempre dettagliate e appassionate. Il tour si è concluso con una visita a un contadino locale, che ci ha introdotto al mondo delle mucche di São Jorge. Questo incontro è stato particolarmente affascinante e educativo, aggiungendo un tocco autentico e personale al tour. In sintesi, il Land Tour di 4 ore per conoscere il formaggio di São Jorge è stato un’esperienza meravigliosa e ben organizzata. Jaime, con la sua professionalità, cordialità e profonda conoscenza dell’isola, ha reso il tour indimenticabile. Consiglio vivamente questa esperienza a chiunque voglia scoprire l’isola di São Jorge. Grazie di tutto, Jaime e Land Tours! The 4-hour Land Tour organized by Land Tours to learn about the famous São Jorge cheese was an unforgettable experience that I highly recommend to anyone visiting the island. Our guide, Jaime, made the tour exceptional from the very beginning with his professionalism and courtesy. Jaime arrived early at the meeting point, allowing us to start immediately without any delay. Throughout the tour, he demonstrated in-depth knowledge and a contagious passion for the island and its traditions, sharing numerous interesting facts not only about São Jorge cheese but also about the island’s culture and history. The visit to the cheese factory was one of the highlights of the tour. Jaime guided us through the various stages of cheese production, explaining every detail of the process. The final tasting was delightful, making our visit even more memorable. In addition to the cheese factory, Jaime took us to several interesting spots on the island, each an opportunity to discover new aspects of São Jorge’s natural and cultural beauty. His explanations were always detailed and passionate. The tour concluded with a visit to a local farmer, who introduced us to the world of São Jorge cows. This encounter was particularly fascinating and educational, adding an authentic and personal touch to the tour. In summary, the 4-hour Land Tour to learn about São Jorge cheese was a wonderful and well-organized experience. Jaime, with his professionalism, friendliness, and deep knowledge of the island, made the tour unforgettable. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking to discover São Jorge island. Thank you for everything, Jaime and Land Tours!