Azores
The nine volcanic islands that comprise the Azores are situated in the North Atlantic Ocean, around 900 miles to the west of Lisbon. Discovered by seafaring Portuguese explorers in the 15th century, the Azores extend to an area of 900 square miles with a population of around a quarter of a million people.
Batalha (Lauro & Eucalipto)
Azores, Portugal
Batalha (Lauro & Eucalipto)
Largely overshadowed by the reputation of the Furnas golf course on the Azorean island of San Miguel, Batalha deserves greater recognition as a top class golf facility.