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Ilhéu da Baleia
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Ponta da Barca
9880-303, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This curious basalt formation of volcanic origin resembles, in profile, the shape of a whale, which gives it its name. It is located in the small bay of Ponta da Barca.
Igreja do Santo Cristo dos Milagres
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Rua Infante Dom Henrique
9880-378, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Church built in the 16th century and later rebuilt, with the current building dating from the 18th century. Highlight for its images, especially the one of Senhor Santo Cristo.
Miradouro da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
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Caminho Velho do Monte da Ajuda
9880-392, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This viewpoint offers privileged views over the residential area of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, with the ocean as a backdrop.
Miradouro da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
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Caminho de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This viewpoint offers privileged views over the nearest rural areas, with the ocean as a backdrop.
Miradouro da Ponta da Barca
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Ponta da Barca
9880-303, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Viewpoint located right on top of the rocks, with superb views over the ocean.
Piscina Natural do Boqueirão
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Rua Conselheiro Pedro Roberto da Silva
9880-358, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
A natural pool of great beauty, formed by black lava that solidified many years ago when it reached the sea.
Moinhos de Vento da Graciosa
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Rua do Degredo - Pico das Mentiras
9880-370, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
The windmills are one of Graciosa's calling cards. Dutch in style, its distinctive red roofs and unfurled sails create a scenery worthy of a visit.
Igreja Matriz de Santa Cruz da Graciosa
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Rua da Matriz, 8
9880-352, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Temple initially erected in the 16th century, then rebuilt in the 18th century. Outside, the highlight is the staircase that precedes the yard and, inside, the main chapel, with its Mannerist gilded altarpiece.
Trilho Pedestre Volta à Caldeira - Furna do Enxofre (PRC2)
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ER2-2
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This trail starts and ends next to Canada Longa, passing through Furna do Enxofre and Furna da Maria Encantada, where there is a viewpoint with superb views. After surrounding the Caldeira, it ends at Cana Longa.
Caldeira
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Caldeira
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Classified as a Regional Natural Monument, this large crater is covered with vegetation, creating a broad green blanket of great natural beauty. Inside, we find Furna do Enxofre, one of the island's landmarks.