It’s the perfect island destination for bird watching, relaxing, and experiencing real island life.
Corvo is the smallest island of the archipelago, a lump of volcanic land discovered in 1452. The settlers didn’t bother much with it until the mid-16th century. At that time, a group of slaves was sent to the island to farm the land and raise cattle.
The island seemed to be no man’s land, isolated, not top of mind. Not even an island, more of an islet that people wouldn’t bother reaching. But the local population has done a great job telling people a different story.
Resilience isn’t enough to describe this people’s capacity to survive against all odds. The bonds that hold the community together are tight; it couldn’t be any other way in such a small village.
Corvo might not be full of deep blue lagoons, and crystal clear brooks, and endless lush pastures, but that’s not why people visit.
It’s the peculiarity of the small village. It’s that fortress-like town of narrow streets and the everyday life of an isolated community that makes people wonder, “is it really possible to live like this?”
The food tastes better in Corvo, mostly because locals have mastered the art of growing things organically. The made-from-scratch way of life is not a hipster trend over here. It’s a need and a skill.
Summer days are humid and lazy. Winters are harsh and always seem longer than they should. But the weather is just a detail; it doesn’t really matter once you’re in that islander mood.
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