Santa Cruz da Graciosa

Museu da Graciosa

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Opened in 1983, this museum represents the island's identity. The ethnography and culture of Graciosa occupy a prominent place and the space reconstitutes a rural house, a wine cellar and a mill, also displaying 15th century cannons, uniforms and whaling …

Miradouro da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda

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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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This viewpoint offers privileged views over the nearest rural areas, with the ocean as a backdrop.

Igreja do Santo Cristo dos Milagres

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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.

Ilhéu da Baleia

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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.

Farol do Carapacho / Farol da Ponta da Restinga

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Also called Farol da Ponta da Restinga, this lighthouse is located 191 meters above the sea and is 14 meters high. It was built in 1956.

Trilho Pedestre Serra Branca - Praia (PR1)

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This trail starts near the access to the Serra Branca Wind Farm, ending then in Praia. It crosses Graciosa Island from the west coast to the east coast, passing Pico das Caldeirinhas, the highest of the Serra Branca volcanic cones, …

Farol da Ponta da Barca

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Single-story lighthouse, featuring a 23-meter-high cylindrical tower, making it the tallest lighthouse tower in the Azores. In front of this lighthouse is the famous stone whale, a curious rock formation that, seen in profile, resembles a whale.

Igreja Matriz de Santa Cruz da Graciosa

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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.

Piscina Natural do Boqueirão

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A natural pool of great beauty, formed by black lava that solidified many years ago when it reached the sea.

Miradouro da Ponta da Barca

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Viewpoint located right on top of the rocks, with superb views over the ocean.

Trilho Pedestre Volta à Caldeira - Furna do Enxofre (PRC2)

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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.