Maia Collection

Portugal, Azores, Santa Maria Island, Maia. Horse in coastal pasture

Red rock crab, Grapsus grapsus, and spider crab, Maia squinado
5855157 Red rock crab, Grapsus grapsus, and spider crab, Maia squinado; (add.info.: Red rock crab, Grapsus grapsus, and spider crab, Maia squinado)

Portugal, Azores, Sao Miguel Island, Maia, Tobacco Museum in old tobacco factory, old cigarette packs

Harlequin beetle, Acrocinus longimanus 1, and European spider crab, Maja squinado 2, Macrope (harlequin de Cayenne)
5324196 Harlequin beetle, Acrocinus longimanus 1, and European spider crab, Maja squinado 2, Macrope (harlequin de Cayenne), maia, maillots by Dumenil

Terraced vineyards at the little town of Maia. Santa Maria, Azores islands, Portugal

G-ADHJ - Mercury - Transatlantic Float Seaplane - the upper component of the Short Bros. Mayo Composite Aircraft - launched in mid-air from a Flying Boat (see 13816872). Only one ever built

Harlequin beetle and European spider crab
Harlequin beetle, Acrocinus longimanus 1, and European spider crab, Maja squinado 2. Macrope (harlequin de Cayenne), maia, maillots

PD. 187-1991 The Rising of the Pleiades (pen, ink and w / c on paper)
FIT111417 PD.187-1991 The Rising of the Pleiades (pen, ink and w/c on paper) by Howard, Henry (1769-1847); 16.9x22.6 cm; Fitzwilliam Museum, University of Cambridge

On the Village Green (litho)
3106026 On the Village Green (litho) by Valda, John Harris (d.1941); Private Collection; (add.info.: On the Village Green. Illustration for Newnes Pictorial Knowledge (1932)

Portugal, Azores, Santa Maria Island, Maia. Volcanic rock vineyards

Portugal, Azores, Santa Maria Island, Maia. Waves

Portugal, Azores, Santa Maria Island, Maia. Elevated view of vineyards

Portugal, Azores, Santa Maria Island, Maia. Elevated view of town and volcanic rock vineyards

Shorts seaplane, Dundee to South Africa, 6 October 1938. World record, 5997.5 miles. Short-Mayo Composite aircraft: the Short S20 aeroplane G-ADHJ Mercury and the Short S21 flying boat Maia

Vulcan and Maia, ca 1585. Artist: Spranger, Bartholomeus (1546-1611)
Vulcan and Maia, ca 1585. Found in the collection of the Art History Museum, Vienne

May. Goddess Maia
Maia, the Roman goddess of growth. Artist: Sydney Carter Date: 1903

Short-Mayo composite aircraft, S21 Maia, G-ADHK, and S20 Mercury, G-ADHJ

Mayo Composite plane with S21 Maia
Mayo Composite plane with S20 Mercury and S21 Maia, a long-range seaplane flying boat combination. Date: 1937-1941

The Seven Sisters, also known as the Pleiades, seem to float on a bed of feathers in a new infrared image from the Spitzer Space Telescope

Hitching A Lift
1938: A seaplane, the Mercury, sits on top of an Imperial Airways flying boat, the Maia, to form the Mayo composite aircraft. (Photo by General Photographic Agency/Getty Images)

Short-Mayo composite aircraft S21 Maia G-ADHK
Short-Mayo composite aircraft, S21 Maia, G-ADHK, and S20 Mercury, G-ADHJ

Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) adults, in plastic container on fish market stall, Villedieu les Poeles, Normandy, France, July

Spiny Spider Crab (Maia squinado) adult, underwater, Bournemouth, Dorset, England, July

Philautus maia, shrub frog

cido (1941). PLISETSKAIA, Maia (1925). Russian dancer and choreographer of classic dance. Maia Plisetskaia

Shimbyu - Rangoon - Offerings by family to the monastery. Pungyi robes are woven and dyed in a single night, great honour gained by those completing theirs first

Crab - Spider Spiny (Maia squinado) close-up of male Plymouth

Italian Tyroleans
Men and women and children from Maia Bassa (Italy), taking part in a procession, dressed in Tyrolean costume

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Discover the enchanting beauty of Maia, a hidden gem in Portugal's Azores. Located on Santa Maria Island, it offers breathtaking coastal pastures where horses roam freely against the backdrop of azure waters. But Maia is not just about natural wonders; it has a rich aviation history too. The Short-Mayo composite aircraft S21 Maia G-ADHK and G-ADHJ - Mercury - Transatlantic Float Seaplane once graced its skies, showcasing the island's significance in transatlantic travel. History buffs can also explore the Tobacco Museum housed in an old factory in Sao Miguel Island's Maia district, offering insights into Portugal's tobacco industry. Speaking of history, let us not forget May, the goddess who symbolizes growth and abundance – a fitting representation for this flourishing region. As you wander through terraced vineyards in the charming town on Santa Maria Island, you'll witness nature's artistry at its finest. And if you're looking for entertainment, catch 'A Greek Slave, ' a new musical comedy at Dalys Theatre or marvel at intriguing creatures like Harlequin beetles and European spider crabs that inhabit these shores. Lastly, don't miss out on admiring PD. 187-1991 'The Rising of Pleiades' artwork or enjoying leisurely moments on the Village Green – both capturing the essence and tranquility that define this captivating destination.