Marina de Vila do Porto

Tucked below the historic village of Vila do Porto on Santa Maria island, this 124-berth marina is a solid base if you're cruising the Azores — with a repair shop and crane on site, you're covered if anything needs sorting. Santa Maria's famously sunny, dry climate makes it feel like a different world from the greener islands, and when you're ashore, scuba diving in the surrounding waters is well worth your time.