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Santa Maria, Azores cruise port guide

Santa Maria is a city in California's Central Coast region. It's known for Santa Maria Valley wineries and Santa Maria-style barbecue, a local specialty. Preisker Park draws birds such as Lawrence’s goldfinches. The Santa Maria Historical Society Museum chronicles the town's past through photographs and artifacts. West of the city, the Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes stretch down the Pacific Coast.

About Santa Maria, Azores

Santa Maria is the oldest island of the Azores and the only one with a dry, sunny climate and sand beaches. Vila do Porto is the main town, with a historic 15th-century fort and colonial-era buildings. The island is known for its distinctive red and blue landscapes, wine production, and unusual pale sandy beaches like Praia Formosa.

Quick facts

Coordinates 36.9485, -25.1463
Available cruises 2