Of all the fajãs – fertile places due to the microclimate created by their rugged location – Fajã da Caldeira do Santo Cristo is probably the most famous. This is primarily due to the fact that it is the only place in the Azores where clams can be found. It also includes a lagoon and an underwater cave. Surfers also know it as one of the best places to practice the sport. Access is on foot or by motorcycle, via two nature trails.

With jagged cliffs, like most of the fajãs on São Jorge Island, the residents of Fajã dos Vimes have endured numerous misfortunes. The most serious of all occurred during the 1757 earthquake, which completely destroyed the fajã, which was later rebuilt. Tourists and nature lovers will be thrilled to see the fajã's traditional houses and experience this sometimes tragic harmony between man and nature.

In 1808, a strong volcanic eruption destroyed most of the village of Urzelina, leaving only this church tower.

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.

Necropolis located near Verdoejo, among a thick forest of pine and oak trees.