This Portuguese island was carved by volcanoes into a 33-mile ‘dragon spine’ — its hidden cliffside villages defy geography
The first glimpse of São Jorge from the ferry is unforgettable—a 33-mile volcanic blade slicing through the Atlantic waves, crowned with clouds and plunging dramatically into the sea. Unlike its more famous Azorean neighbors, this remote Portuguese island remains largely undiscovered, offering a raw, untamed beauty that has earned it the nickname “The Spine of … Lire plus