Vila do Porto

Igreja Matriz de Vila do Porto / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

Vila do Porto

Dating from the early 15TH century, this church is one of the oldest of the Azores. Currently, the primitive structure, only the Gothic side door and a roof in Manueline style in the chapel of Santa Catarina.

Forte de São Brás

Vila do Porto

Fort built in the 16th century on the site of Cimo da Rocha to defend the town during the Philippine reign. It consists of a small bastion and the Command House and Troop Barracks. Inside, there is the chapel of …

Miradouro do Pico Alto

Vila do Porto

Viewpoint located at an altitude of approximately 600 meters, offering a privileged view over the entire island.

Reserva Natural da Baía da Maia

Vila do Porto

This bay, classified as a Nature Reserve, boasts a unique and pleasant natural pool, flanked by cliffs that protect it from the wind. A spectacle of great natural beauty, the clear, calm waters, along with the surrounding volcanic rock formations, …

Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos

Vila do Porto

The original chapel, dating from the 15th century, was rebuilt between 1674 and 1676. The main façade features a straight-lintel portal, while the side façades feature Manueline arched portals. The interior features the high choir, the pulpit on the Gospel …

Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Valverde

Vila do Porto

A pleasant, densely wooded area with plenty of shaded spots to relax. Don't miss the small pond with ducks and the fence with a few deer.

Barreiro da Faneca e Costa Norte

Vila do Porto

The North Coast is a protected landscape of regional interest, a vast expanse of green against a backdrop of blue skies. It also includes the Barreiro da Faneca area, known as the "Red Desert" for its undulating terrain formed by …

Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo

Vila do Porto

This Environmental Interpretation Center aims to simultaneously pay tribute to Dalberto Pombo (a citizen who dedicated much of his life to research and teaching in the field of natural history), establish a multifunctional space focused on environmental issues, and enhance …

Praia de São Lourenço

Vila do Porto

A seaside resort with a beach and natural pools, located at the bottom of a beautiful hillside. It boasts a vast stretch of sand indented by low rocks that jut out into the sea. It is classified as a Nature …

Praia Formosa

Vila do Porto

A beach with fine, clear sand and a vast expanse of sand divided in half by a pier. This location hosts the famous Festa da Maré in August every year. It is classified as a Nature Reserve.

Farol de Gonçalo Velho Cabral

Vila do Porto

Lighthouse built in 1927, 114 meters above sea level, on Ponta do Castelo. It is a 14-meter-high quadrangular tower with several attached buildings.

Miradouro para a Baía de São Lourenço

Vila do Porto

This viewpoint offers a wide view over the vast sands of São Lourenço Bay and the hillsides dotted with vineyards and a few houses.