Corvo lsland
Corvo is the smallest and the northernmost island of the Azores, with an area of only 17.1 km2. It has a volcanic origin and a population of approximately 384 inhabitants.
It is a picturesque and unusual village that features facades of black stone with white trimmed windows and doors, and narrow streets. A known remaining tradition is the craftsmen of Corvo, present in the wooden locks on the doors of the houses, symbolizing life on a peaceful island where everyone knows everyone else.
The places with the most interest to visit are the Church of Nossa Senhora dos Milagres and the Corvo Visitors’ Centre. As a natural attraction, Caldeirão do Corvo draws attention for its beauty and unique scenery, resulting from the sedimentation of a volcanic crater. Caldeirão is part of the Island of Corvo Natural Park, an important natural reserve that advocates the preservation of the entire region.
Contact details
Contact Person for the Impactour project: José Silva
Email address: geral@cm-corvo.pt
Postal address: Corvo Town Hall: Rua Jogo da Bola, Corvo, 9980-024
Website
Information for tourists
Key information
Number of inhabitants: 384
Area: Natural
Number of tourism enterprises: 9
Open Street Map/GPS location: 31º 05' W and 39º 40' N.
Credits/ Recognitions / Awards:
Corvo Island is considered by Unesco a World Biosphere Reserve
Links:
- Corvo Island Biosphere Reserve, Portugal
- Associação de Municípios da Região Autónoma dos Açores
- Município do Corvo
- Reserva da Biosfera do Corvo
- Ilha do Corvo
