São Jorge is a Portuguese island in the central Azorean archipelago of Portugal. It is separated from its nearest neighbors (Pico and Faial islands) by a 15 km strait (consequently, the islands are sometimes referred to colloquially as the "Triangle" group or just "The Triangle"). São Jorge's is a relatively long thin island that runs north-northwest to south-southeast (its east to west length is 53 km and its north to south width is 8 km and its area is 237.59 km²). It's coast is, generally, tall cliffs with some population centers located along small deltas in the north and south coasts (the population is approximately 10,500).
The island was discovered in 1439, but not inhabited until twenty years later when colonists arrived from northern Europe. São Jorge is a volcanic island, as are many of the Azorean islands, and at least six significant eruptions occurred between 1580 and 1907.
Fajãs are a geological feature of the island of São Jorge in the Azores.
The island is volcanic in character with steep cliffs down to the sea. The fajãs are small areas of flat land by the sea caused by the collapse of cliffs. The fajãs are fertile and used for growing many plants including yams, maize and vegetables. It is possible to grow coffee, vineyards, tropical fruits and beautiful dragon trees in some of them.
Nowadays Fajãs are a vacation spot for excellence.

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