The reserve officially opened in 1976, offering visitors extensive green spaces, picnic areas, a playground, sports courts, shelters, and enclosures with various animal species. Also located here are the Chapel of Saint John, the niche of Saint Isidro, and the Monument to the Emigrant.

This viewpoint offers fantastic views of Velas, with the pools and soccer field standing out, the sea, and, in the distance, the islands of Pico and Faial.

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

The geological formation in this area created one of the island's most popular bathing areas. The result of lava flowing from the island's interior, the rocks protect small beaches where various soccer and beach volleyball competitions take place.

This museum displays a vast collection of sacred images and silver objects.

Church built by will of Infante D. Henrique in 1460. Inside, a collection of sacred art from the 17th and 18th centuries stands out.

This gate is one of the few remains of the old fortress, built in the 18th century to defend the town from pirates. It was built between 1797 and 1799 by Matias de Avelar. The upper part of the gate features the coat of arms with the royal arms of Portugal.

São Jorge Island is also known as the "Island of Fajãs" due to the massive presence of these fertile spots, dotted with the occasional white house dotting the landscape. Fajã das Almas, also known as Fajã do Calhau, is another of these rare beauties, well worth a careful visit. Don't miss the Chapels of Nossa Senhora das Almas and Santo Cristo, the harbor, and the swimming area.

Also known as Fajã do Porto, the site has about 30 old houses and a road accessible by car. It boasts a chapel honoring Our Lady of Sorrows and numerous streams. It is also known for its natural pools for bathing and the caves on its coast, caused by sea erosion.

Urban settlement within the fortifications of Valença. The inner-walled core, without a castle, is completely surrounded by the stepped defensive belt, largely preserving the terrace covered in low vegetation and shrubs.