Vila Franca do Campo

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Situated on the southern coast of the island of São Miguel, the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo is bordered to the Northeast by the municipality of the village, to the North by the Ribeira Grande and the Southwest, by the pond. The highest point of the County is approximately 947 feet, in Pico da Barrosa. Here you get a magnificent view of the Lake of fire. Founded by Gonçalo Vaz Botelho, who settled here in the mid-11th century, Vila Franca do Campo was for two centuries the residence location captains donors. It was the island's capital until 1522, however, has been beset by a violent earthquake, which made her lose importance. The natural beauty combined with the quality of the beaches attracts numerous visitors. The island, situated about 1 km from the coast of the village, is the result of the action of coastal erosion on a volcanic cone with a geological composition based on tuff. In addition to the landscape, there are local wealth that deserve reference, namely the ethnographic museum in the House of the people, the Municipal Museum and the manufacture of earthenware. Queijadas de Vila had its origin in the Santo André Convent sweets are manufactured by only two families guarding the secret of this delicacy in the region.

Where to eat in Vila Franca do Campo

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What to do in Vila Franca do Campo

Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo

Clear water pools, created by volcanic activity and the action of the sea, located on the small island of Vila Franca do Campo.

Trilho Pedestre Praia - Lagoa do Fogo (PRC2)

Vila Franca do Campo

This route starts in Ribeira Grande, passing on geothermal station and at Caldeira Velha, rising later to the viewpoint that offers a magnificent landscape on this famous lagoon and finally descend to the shores of the same. Has a length …

Miradouro da Ribeira das Taínhas

Vila Franca do Campo

A wide space with lovely sea views. It has garden benches and a covered picnic area with stone tables and benches.

Lagoa do Congro

Vila Franca do Campo

A lagoon located in th centre of the island of São Miguel, just a few kilometres away from Vila Franca do Campo. A place of rare beauty, surrounded by many trees.

Praia da Vinha D'Areia

Vila Franca do Campo

A beach with a small stretch of sand and clear waters, surrounded by rocks and dunes that compose a dark cover.

Praia de Corpo Santo

Vila Franca do Campo

Urban beach, situated right in the Centre of Vila Franca do Campo, of small size consisting of fine sand. It has a beautiful view to the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Água de Alto

Vila Franca do Campo

A beach with crystal clear water, surrounded by tall cliffs. One of the best beaches on the island of São Miguel.

Praia D'Amora

Vila Franca do Campo

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Parque Florestal de Recreio do Cerrado Bezerros

Vila Franca do Campo

A forest with many trees and vegetation. Ideal for a walk.

Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo

Resulring from a protocole signed between the Town Hall and the Azores University, this museum has a central area, the Municipal Museum, and three smaller museums. It features potteries and ceramics and shows the traditional arts and trades, as well …

Miradouro de Castelo Branco

Vila Franca do Campo

A belvedere near a small castle with views of the ocean.

Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo

Vila Franca do Campo

A very pleasant space with views of the Fogo (Fire) lagoon and the surrounding region.

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Where to sleep in Vila Franca do Campo

Pestana Bahia Praia
Pestana Bahia Praia

4 star

O Pestana Bahia Praia é um hotel 4 estrelas localizado no Arquipélago dos Açores, na ilha de S. Miguel, com acesso direto à Praia Baia de Água d ´Alto e com um…

Convento de São Francisco
Convento de São Francisco

This 17th-century convent is situated in the Centre of Vila Franca do Campo. Offers ten comfortable and elegant rooms which provide magnificent views of the su…

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Near Vila Franca do Campo

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Povoação

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Nordeste

Nordeste

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Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada

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Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande

Situated on the North coast of the island of São Miguel, Ribeira Grande presents a relief dominated by volcanic massif of serra de Água de Pau, whose…