The Portas do Mar (Ocean Gates) bring together a cruise ship dock, a multi-use pavilion, and a commercial area where you will find bars, restaurants, handicrafts and a rent a car along with many other services. You will also be able to enjoy the Portas do Mar complex´s leisure area […]
The City Gates, “Portas da Cidade”, in the form of three arches, exhibits both the royal and city crest on the front and was constructed during the 18th century. It was built next to the old port and transferred to its’ present location after the construction of the new avenue. […]
The Poça da Dona Beija is a newly renovated location consisting of a natural hot water spring with two thermal swimming pools and a river with a removable flood-gate, changing rooms, showers and bathrooms. Warm waters make relaxation baths possible throughout the year.
The “Terra Nostra” Park, behind the hotel of the same name, is one of the most beautiful parks in São Miguel. This 18th century park consists of small trails circling artistically groomed lakes, and streams, bushes of colourful and exotic flowers and century old trees of great botanical value. A […]
The Viewpoint at Serra do Facho offers a panoramic view of the city of Praia da Vitória, its bay and ocean port.
The Viewpoint at Serra do Cume has one of the most beautiful landscape views of the Azores, popularly called “Manta de Retalhos” or “Patchwork Quilt”. On one side you can see the bay of Praia da Vitória and the Lajes plane and on the other is a view of the […]
The Jardim Duque da Terceira (Duke of Terceira Garden) is a botanical garden in the centre of Angra do Heroísmo with many well cared exotic specimens. In the upper portion of the garden, the “Tanque do Preto” deserves a visit. (It is called Black Man’s Tank because of a statue […]
This obelisk is a remembrance of King Dom Pedro IV’s presence in the city of Angra. It was erected on the spot of the first castle of the city that stood in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries.
This church was built in the architectural style of the Philippine Dynasty at the end of the sixteenth century over a gothic church dating from the fifteenth century. Its interior has many very interesting details among which are an enormous ambulatory main chapel and a carved cedar ceiling.
Monte Brasil is an extinct volcano that emerged from the sea to join the city of Angra do Heroísmo. It is a protected landscape and the city’s natural park. Monte Brasil has excellent viewpoints and tree and shrub species that are of special interest. The Castle of São João Baptista […]
Built in 1946, this lighthouse is located in Manhenha, parish of Piedade, municipality of Lajes do Pico, and is notable for its U-shaped construction with a tower in the center. Its architectural and scientific complex are other great highlights of this one that is the biggest and most emblematic lighthouse […]
Located in the parish and municipality of Lajes do Pico, the Fort of Santa Catarina, or Castle of Santa Catarina, is a fortification whose purpose was to maintain the defense of the anchorage of the region, against possible attacks common at the time. At present, it is the only exemplary […]