Johannine building, with design by Manuel da Maia, built by King John V in 1750. Presents the façade crowned by a small bell tower and boasts a Royal arms.

A place with lovely views of the ocean and of the rocky formations that surround it.

The lighthouse of ponta do Arnel was inaugurated in 1876. Since its inauguration has undergone several changes and improvements that enabled that is still in operation. Their 15-metre Tower leaves a light beam with a range of 25 miles. Overlooking the lighthouse lies the picturesque village of Northeast.

Lighthouse situated above the Pierced area. Provides one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the island of São Miguel.

This Lighthouse went into operation in 1876 and was the first lighthouse to be implemented in the Azores archipelago. In 1955 it was electrified and in 1993 went on to use the public network power.

Fort located at the foot of Serra da Arrábida. Its tower is dated from 1390. In 1572 it suffered enlarging works and was completely remodelled after the Restoration War. The chapel, covered with glazed tiles from the XVIII century, is worthy of notice. In the XIX century it was a prison and later the holydays residence of King D.Carlos and Queen D. Amélia. In 1909; it became a hospital for orthopaedic diseases and maintains its function until today.

It was the first fire light in Portugal and was built in 1527, by the commendatory of the Santo Tirso Monastery, D. Miguel da Silva, who left incomes to lit fires at night, perpetually.

The construction of the Cape Espichel lighthouse, dating back to 1790, is linked to the first attempt of lighting up the Portuguese shoreline (known as the "dark coasts" by the British sailsmen until the second half of the 18th century). The lighting system was changed only in 1883. From then on, ther were several changes made in order to improve the signaling, both of sound and vision. Currently, the lighthouse can be viewd from a distance of 26 miles and is fully automated.

The Capelinhos lighthouse was completed in 1903, after works that took over nine years. Its primary function was maintained until 1957, when it was the eruption of the volcano. From that date was in ruins. Consists of a rectangular body of two floors (one of which buried) and a central octagonal tower. Their retraining and integration into the interpretation centre of Capelinhos volcano allows, nowadays, the ascent to its central tower from where you have a unique view on the rugged volcanic landscape.

This Center has a shopping area, swimming pools, a sauna, a cafe and a restaurant.