🇵🇹 Lajes, Portugal

Lajes, located in Portugal, is a small city with a population of approximately 4,500 people. Situated on the island of Terceira in the Azores archipelago, it offers a natural deep-water harbor that serves as a strategic stopover for transatlantic voyages. Lajes is home to the Lajes Air Base, a major military installation, which provides support and services to seafarers, shipowners, and crewing companies. The city also has a commercial port and shipyard that cater to maritime activities.