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Piscinas Naturais de Santa Cruz das Flores
- beach
- country
Avenida dos Baleeiros
9970, Santa Cruz das Flores
Natural pools resulting from a geological accident. Their volcanic formation ensures their complete integration into the surrounding environment. It is one of the most important bathing areas on the island.
Convento de São Boaventura
- heritage
Rua do Hospital
9970-320, Santa Cruz das Flores
This convent originated from a donation dated 1641, in which Father Inácio Coelho made available the land for the construction of the convent and its surrounding grounds. Inside, the polychrome Baroque woodcarving of the altarpieces of the main altar and the side altarpieces is particularly noteworthy.
Farol do Albarnaz
- heritage
Estrada do Farol
9970, Santa Cruz das Flores
The lighthouse is located at the northern tip of the island, at the so-called Ponta do Albarnaz, at an altitude of approximately one hundred meters. It is a circular tower 9.5 meters high.
Miradouro de Ponta Delgada
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- leisure
ER1-2
9970, Santa Cruz das Flores
This viewpoint offers fantastic views over the verdant hills surrounding the town of Ponta Delgada, with the Atlantic Ocean as a backdrop.
Miradouro de Caveira
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- leisure
ER1-2
9970-010, Santa Cruz das Flores
A viewpoint located directly above the sea, offering privileged views over the sea and the town of Caveira.
Miradouro do Monte das Cruzes
- country
- leisure
Monte das Cruzes
9970-275, Santa Cruz das Flores
This viewpoint offers fantastic views over Ribeira dos Barqueiros, with the ocean as a backdrop.
Museu das Flores
- heritage
Largo da Misericórdia - Convento de São Boaventura
9970-303, Santa Cruz das Flores
Created in 1986, it is located in the former Convent of São Boaventura, covering two different areas. It displays fishing artifacts, particularly those related to whaling and seaweed harvesting, while also recounting the history of livestock farming, the dairy industry, and the cycles of spinning and weaving. The scrimshaw collection is particularly noteworthy. The collections essentially span the 18th to 20th centuries.
Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Conceição
- heritage
Rua da Conceição
9970-320, Santa Cruz das Flores
A large church, built in the 19th century, notable for its bell towers and facade punctuated by large windows. Inside, the chancel is particularly noteworthy.
Igreja de São Sebastião
- heritage
Rua São Gonçalo de Lagos, 9
8590, Castro Marim
Church located near the Fort of São Sebastião. One of its most important features is the rich interior decoration with tempera murals adorning all the elevations.
Barragem de Odeleite
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- country
Odeleite
8950, Odeleite
Located in Odeleite, Castro Marim, this dam was built on the Ribeira de Odeleite, which originates in the Serra do Caldeirão mountain range. Interestingly, in aerial photographs, it resembles a dragon.