Corvo, part of the western island group is by far the smallest and remotest island in the Azores, with only one tiny settlement - Vila Nova do Corvo. With a population of approximatly 400 it is also the least populated island.

This small island (6.5 km long and 4 km wide) in the middle of the ocean, 25km from Flores, provides an almost forgotten world that isolation seems to have preserved.

While the white rows of houses nestle on the hillside next to the sea, six kilometres uphill from the village, is a vast (300m deep and 2 km wide) green, volcanic crater from which the island was formed. The crater is reached by a lovely but sometimes tiring three hour uphill walk (or easy taxi ride which needs to be pre-booked) and on sunny days affords wonderful views of green pastures, the oceans and Flores to the south.

If you are able to visit Corvo you will become one of the fortunate few that discover a small isolated population that continues old traditions, some of them centuries old. If you are lucky enough to visit on a sunny day, the views and atmosphere are certain to stay with you forever.

For us our Corvo Adventure started with a magical 25km boat trip across the ocean from Flores... read more of our Corvo adventure.

For more information on Corvo - The Azores see the Corvo - The Azores: facts and Stats

 

 

 

 

 

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