This Special Protection Zone has a total length of 48 hectares, having been integrated into the Natura 2000 Network. Extending from the from the tip of the Malmerendo to the Atlantic Cory's Shearwater, its most important area for birds is the islet of Vila, where the endangered migratory shorebirds nest. In addition to migratory marine fauna, this zone features perennial vegetation still pebble beaches and cliffs with endemic flora of the Macaronesian coasts.

The ants consist of eight islets, located about 37 km from the coast of the island of Santa Maria. Is classified as a nature reserve due to the diversity and richness of its underwater fauna. It is also known for being a place of retreat and nesting seabirds, as well as for being a place of reproduction and feeding of sharks, turtles and several cetaceans.

Este delicioso pudim é tradicional da ilha de Santa Maria, confecionado com base no coalho e canela.

Estas cavacas, confecionadas com açúcar, ovos e farinha são muito populares durante as festas e romarias da ilha.

Sopa muito característica da ilha de Santa Maria, normalmente servida com pão caseiro cortado às fatias.