Santa Maria belongs to the eastern group, and lies 55 miles south of São Miguel. It is the third smallest island of the Azores, its surface area is about 97,42 Km2 and its maximum length and width are 18 Km and 10 Km, respectively. The island is situated at 28° 08' West longitude and 37° 43' North latitude. Your first sensation will be a sense of peace and tranquility, a sensation common to the Azorean Islands.