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Miradouro de Castelo Branco
- country
- leisure
Furnas
9675, Ponta Garça
Viewpoint located near a small castle. It allows you to glimpse all the beauty of the ocean.
Miradouro da Ribeira das Taínhas
- country
- leisure
Rua da Igreja
9680-514, Ribeira das Taínhas
Large space that offers a beautiful view of the sea. It has garden benches and a covered picnic area with stone benches and tables.
Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo
- country
- leisure
ER5-2
9680, Água de Alto
A very pleasant space that allows you to glimpse all the beauty of Lagoa do Fogo and the surrounding region.
Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
- heritage
Rua Visconde do Botelho
9680-178, Vila Franca do Campo
The result of a protocol signed between the City Council and the University of the Azores, this museum is organized with a central space, the Municipal Museum, and three museum centers integrated into the community: the Olaria museum center, the Forno de Loiça and the Fábrica da Luz museum center. Here you can see pottery objects, ceramics, learn about traditional arts and crafts and appreciate a collection of traditional vessels from the Azores. It also works as a research center in the areas of Archaeology, Ethnography and History.
Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
- country
Vila Franca do Campo
9680, Vila Franca do Campo
Located about a kilometer from the coast, the islet and the sea surrounding Vila Franca do Campo are a natural reserve. Its shape is due to the action of marine erosion on a volcanic cone. Between the months of June and September, there is a boat connection between the port of Vila Franca and the islet, so that people can enjoy the natural pool with clear waters.
Trilho Pedestre Praia - Lagoa do Fogo (PRC2)
- country
Caminho Ribeira da Praia
9680, Água de Alto
This route starts in Ribeira Grande, passing by the geothermal station and Caldeira Velha, then climbing to the viewpoint that offers a magnificent view over this famous lagoon and, finally, descending to its banks. It is approximately six kilometers long.
Lagoa do Congro
- beach
- country
Lagoa do Congro
9680, Ribeira das Taínhas
Lagoon located in the center of São Miguel Island and a few kilometers from Vila Franca do Campo. A place of great beauty, surrounded by vast trees.
Parque Florestal de Recreio do Cerrado Bezerros
- country
- leisure
ER1-1
9675, Ponta Garça
Forest park with lots of trees and vegetation, a small playground and a picnic area. Perfect place for strolling.
Praia Fluvial da Macieira
- beach
Praia Fluvial da Macieira
6110-134, Vila de Rei
River beach located on the banks of the Castelo de Bode Reservoir, with good conditions for swimming and placing small boats in the water.
Miradouro das Fragas do Rabadão
- country
- leisure
EM548
6110, Vila de Rei
From here you can enjoy a beautiful panoramic view over the green mountains and the Castelo de Bode Reservoir.