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- Sao Jorge
Sao Jorge
Say 'cheese' when on holiday in Sao Jorge, the resort island
surrounded by sheer, black cliffs, because this is the centre of
the Azores' dairy industry. The lush green grass of the island's
fields plumps up the grazing cows, who in turn produce rich milk
that is turned into creamy, straw-coloured wheels of cheese,
weighing about 22 pounds (10kg). The cheeses are cured for several
months in temperature-controlled rooms, acquiring a honey-coloured
rind and piquant flavour. Not only is Sao Jorge renowned for its
cheeses, but the island also has exclusive rights to the delicious
fleshy cockles that are caught in the waters of its lake called
Caldeira de Santo Cristo.
Aside from its gastronomic delights, Sao Jorge offers active
pursuits like dive fishing, hiking, swimming and bird watching.
Villages such as Velas and Manadas offer pretty historic buildings
dating back to 1400, and the sleepy culture of traditional harbour
towns.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, but English is
widely spoken and understood.
Money
Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official
currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There
are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main
cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange
machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to
Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers
cheques.
Time
Local time is GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to
Saturday before last Sunday in October).