Graciosa Island literally "graceful" in also known as the White Island, the northernmost of the Central Group of the Azores. Has an area of 60.84 km², a length of 10 km and a width of 7 km. It is a volcanic island, dominated by a 1.6 km wide central caldera (the Caldeira) located in the southeast
History
As the other islands of the Central Group, Graciosa was explored by Portuguese navigators during the first quarter of the 15th Century. May 2, 1450 is referred to as the date of the islands "discovery", although there exists no documentation supports this date. But we do know that in 1440, by order of Prince Henry the Navigator, cattle and swine were settled on the island in order to facilitate colonization.
Human Geography
Santa Cruz da Graciosa is the largest urbanization of the island and the municipality.
Culture, Tradition & Tourism
The first hotel on Graciosa was inaugurated in June, 2009.
There is a magnificent cave that can be seen in this island.
Graciosa is a graceful island !
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