The islands are located in the zone of the Atlantic anticyclone, which, along with the Gulf Stream, provide here the relative temperature equilibrium.
The largest island of the archipelago - island of San Miguel. Among its attractions - Carlos Mochado Museum, Church of St. Sebastian with the treasury of St. Peter (XVI-XVIII centuries), palaces (XVII-XIX century), the oldest house of Carlos Buchido, beautiful lagoon. In the valley of Vale das Furnas beat hot springs.