River beach that belongs to Casal de São Simão, surrounded by many rocks that allow the practice of extreme sports, namely abseiling, sliding and climbing.

Small and picturesque village that belongs to the Schist Villages network, preserving the rural characteristics of the past.

Views over Ribeira de Alge, next to the mouth of the river that originates in Serra da Estrela. It is the second largest exclusively Portuguese river.

Conjunto de dois campos cobertos e um descoberto.

River beach with lots of vegetation. It has changing rooms, a support bar, surveillance and car and bicycle parking.

On the facade of this temple, the Renaissance portal stands out, topped by a pediment interrupted by a niche with the sculpture of Saint John the Baptist. Highlights include the 15th century triumphal arch, the “Baptism of Christ” altarpiece by José Malhoa and mannerist paintings from the Diogo Teixeira cycle.

Tower dating from 1506, roofless and partly in ruins. It has a square plan, crowned with chamfered merlons. Gothic characters are on a tombstone over the door.

Near Foz de Alge (Alge river) are the Fragas or Penhas de São Simão. In addition to the beautiful landscape that surrounds it, you can see, from here, the ruins of blacksmiths, dating back to the 18th century.

Hidden from the city of Horta by Monte Queimado, Porto Pim Beach has soft, black sand, very typical of these volcanic islands. The bay of Porto Pim is, without a doubt, a place of rare beauty. Monte da Guia and the aforementioned Monte Queimado constitute natural barriers to the entry of sea water, making these waters calm and deep blue. Its green spaces and fortification, make that bathers consider it the best beach on the island.

Initially built as the Jesuit College Church, the first stone was laid in 1652. However, construction only began in 1680. The buildings that flank it were never finished and today houses the Museum of Horta and the City Hall. The church became a parish church in 1825, due to the advanced state of degradation of the previous church. The church's facade is made up of four floors and its interior is made up of a single nave and three interconnecting chapels.