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Reserva Florestal de Recreio das Sete Fontes

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Sete Fontes
9800-206, Velas

Velas

Recently officially opened in 1976, to offer visitors ample green areas, picnic areas, playground, playing fields, shelter houses and fences with animals of several species. We can also find here the Ermida de São João, the niche of San Isidro and the monument to the emigrant.

Arco Natural de Velas

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Avenida dos Baleeiros
9800-548, Velas

Velas

This natural arch in basaltic lava, located in Fajã da Ribeira da Areia, is of a grandeur that arouses curiosity.

Miradouro da Ribeira do Almeida

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Rua Doutor Teófilo Braga
9800-302, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers beautiful views over the marina, the ocean and, in the distance, on the islands of Pico and Faial.

Miradouro do Pico da Esperança

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Pico da Esperança
9800, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers beautiful panoramic views of the verdant fields around, especially for a small lagoon.

Miradouro da Fajã das Almas

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Fajã das Almas
9800-021, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers privileged views over the Fajã das Almas, having the sea as a backdrop.

Torre da Urzelina

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ER1-2
9800, Velas

Velas

In 1808, a strong volcanic eruption destroyed the greater part of the village of Urzelina, leaving this time only this church tower.

Miradouro do Pico da Velha

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Pico da Velha
9800-205, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers fantastic views over the cores, housing over the sea and, in the distance, on the islands of Pico and Faial.

Miradouro do Canavial

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ER1-2
9800, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers fantastic views of Candles, with the swimming pools and the football field to stand out on the sea and, in the distance, on the islands of Pico and Faial.

Piscina Natural da Preguiça

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Rua do Mar
9800-557, Velas

Velas

Fantastic natural pools of volcanic origin, surrounded by a backdrop of extreme beauty.

Poça dos Frades

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Avenida da Conceição
9800-521, Velas

Velas

The geologic formation in this area created here one of the most popular bathing areas of the island. Resulting from the lava that flowed from the interior of the island, between the rocks protects small beaches where various competitions of football and beach volleyball.

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