Lesser-known Portuguese island that’s cheaper than the Canaries for winter sun

IF YOU’RE after some winter sun but are looking for a less-trodden path for your mid-haul flight, it’s worth checking out Santa Maria.

The island is part of the Azores, an archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the north Atlantic ocean.

AlamyBrit holidaymakers should swap breaks to Tenerife for getaways to Santa Maria Island in Portugal[/caption] AlamySanta Maria is part of the Azores Archipelago[/caption]

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