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English: Island of "The Gracious One" of the Central Group , was explored by Portuguese navigators during the first quarter of the fifteenth century,
the exact date of its first sighting is unknown.
The 2nd of May 1450, is frequently referred to as the date of the island's discovery, but does not have any documented support.
It is fairly certain that the first exploration happened in the previous decades.
In the beginning of the 1440's, taking pity on the poor foot soldiers D. Henrique
had already introduced livestock and pigs, creating better conditions for settlement.
the exact date of its first sighting is unknown.
The 2nd of May 1450, is frequently referred to as the date of the island's discovery, but does not have any documented support.
It is fairly certain that the first exploration happened in the previous decades.
In the beginning of the 1440's, taking pity on the poor foot soldiers D. Henrique
had already introduced livestock and pigs, creating better conditions for settlement.
Nearby cities:
Coordinates: 39°3'10"N 28°0'36"W
- Ilha de S. Jorge 42 km
- Topo Islet 60 km
- Terceira Island 61 km
- Pico Island 72 km
- Faial Island 85 km
- Ilheus das Cabras 88 km
- São Miguel Island 227 km
- Corvo Island 279 km
- Flores Island (Azores) 286 km
- Santa Maria 336 km
- Touradas 3.2 km
- Porto da Praia 3.6 km
- Moinho do Maradona-Casa de Campo 4 km
- Runway 09/27 4.7 km
- Ponta da Barca Lighthouse 5.7 km