Ilhéu da Praia

Small island in basalt with a land area of approximately 12 hectares, where you can find a rich and diverse seabird colony, considered one of the richest of the archipelago. Is easily accessible by boat and is about a mile from the village from the beach and featuring a small port. Is classified as a Special Protection zone.

Contacts


Rua Moinhos de Vento
9880-229,Santa Cruz da Graciosa

    Characteristics


  • Natural elements
  • car access

Natural Resources near Ilhéu da Praia

Caldeira


Classified as a Regional Natural Monument, this large crater is covered with vegetation, creating a broad green blanket of great natural beauty. Inside, we fin…

Furna da Maria Encantada


Cave of volcanic origin in the form of a lava tube, with approximately 56.5 metres long by 4.9 feet wide. Is located on the ridge of the caldera, offering beau…

Furna do Enxofre


This geological phenomenon of great spectacularity and beauty is located inside Caldeira da Graciosa. This lava cave features a circular depression 1600 meters…

Ilhéu da Baleia


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 …

Ilhéu de Baixo


Also known as islet of the Fugitive, resulting from the erosion of ancient volcanoes. Located off the tip of the Carapacho, consists of two islets and coastal …

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