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Algar do Carvão
Volcanic chimney around 90 metres deep, formed approximately 3,200 years ago in the interior of Terceira Island.
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Alto das Covas
Historic square at one end of old Angra, whose name recalls the former pits dug into the volcanic ground to store wheat.
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Baloiço das Doze Ribeiras
Panoramic swing in Doze Ribeiras with a privileged view over the Atlantic and the Central Group islands.
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Baloiço do Porto das Cinco Ribeiras
Panoramic swing installed on high ground above Porto das Cinco Ribeiras, overlooking the Atlantic and the cliffs of Terceira's southwest coast.
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Bateria Antiaérea do Monte Brasil
Anti-aircraft artillery battery installed on Monte Brasil during the Second World War to defend Angra and its strategic infrastructure against…
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Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional Luís da Silva Ribeiro
Regional library and archive dedicated to preserving the documentary and cultural memory of the Azores.
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Cais da Alfândega
Historic 15th-century quay, regarded as one of Angra do Heroísmo's earliest maritime links and for centuries essential to the arrival of people and…
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Cais da Figueirinha
Quay built from 1841 onwards at the foot of Monte Brasil, historically also known as Porto Novo, created to strengthen maritime infrastructure in…
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Capela de Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Small chapel from the second half of the 16th century, dedicated to Our Lady of Hope in Feteira.
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Capela de Nossa Senhora das Mercês
Small chapel built around 1590, regarded as the religious nucleus from which the present parish of Feteira developed.
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Capela de Santo António da Grota
Small early-17th-century chapel built around 1615 inside Fortaleza de São João Baptista, part of a former leisure estate created by governor D.…
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Casa da Atafona
Ethnographic museum dedicated to rural life and the traditions of Doze Ribeiras.
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Casa do Capitão Donatário
Historic manor begun in the late 15th century by Álvaro Martins Homem and enlarged by João Vaz Corte-Real, Angra's first donatary captains, in a…
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Casa Etnográfica Grupo Folclórico das Doze Ribeiras
Ethnographic house with museum value, headquarters of Grupo Folclórico das Doze Ribeiras and dedicated to preserving Terceira's rural traditions.
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Cascata de Santa Bárbara
Small coastal waterfall formed by Ribeira das Sete near the Santa Bárbara shoreline.
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Centro Cultural e de Congressos de Angra do Heroísmo
Contemporary cultural venue opened in 2003 on the site of the former São João bullring, designed to host performances, exhibitions, conferences and…
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Centro de Interpretação da Serra de Santa Bárbara
Environmental interpretation centre opened in 2014, dedicated to the geology, biodiversity and natural heritage of Serra de Santa Bárbara.
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Centro Interpretativo de Angra do Heroísmo
Contemporary cultural centre opened in 2023, designed by architect Álvaro Siza Vieira over the ruins of the former Casa dos Pamplona and dedicated to…
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Convento de São Francisco
Former Franciscan convent in Angra do Heroísmo, originating in the early settlement period and enlarged repeatedly over the centuries.
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Convento de São Gonçalo
Religious convent dating to the 16th century, integrated into Angra do Heroísmo's historic centre and classified as a Property of Public Interest,…
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Coreto do Porto Judeu
Traditional bandstand in the centre of Porto Judeu, connected to parish festivities and cultural life.
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Destroços do Avião
Wreckage of a Portuguese Air Force CASA C-212 Aviocar military aircraft that crashed in 1978 on Serra de Santa Bárbara.
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Ermida Beato João Batista Machado
Chapel opened in 1970 in Ladeira Grande, dedicated to Blessed João Baptista Machado, a martyr from Terceira and principal patron of the Diocese of…
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Ermida da Falca
Small chapel within the Viveiro da Falca Recreational Forest Reserve in São Bartolomeu de Regatos.
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Ermida de Maria Vieira
Small chapel in São Sebastião dedicated to the memory of Maria Vieira da Silva, a young woman from Terceira who died in 1940.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
Small 16th-century chapel near the Santa Bárbara coast, dedicated to Our Lady of Help.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
Chapel associated with Angra's seafarers, dating back to the early settlement period and dedicated to Our Lady of the Good Voyage.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Consolação
16th-century chapel in Ribeira Seca, founded in 1546 and dedicated to Our Lady of Consolation.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Graça
One of Terceira's oldest chapels, linked to the earliest days of settlement in São Sebastião.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França
Small chapel built in 1742 at Pico da Urze, dedicated to Our Lady of Penha de França.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora de Lurdes
Small chapel built in 1903 beside Porto das Cinco Ribeiras, dedicated to Our Lady of Lourdes.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Mato
Chapel built in 1897 in Cinco Picos and dedicated to Our Lady of Mato.
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Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Milagres
Small chapel opened in 1902 in Pesqueiro, dedicated to Our Lady of Miracles.
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Ermida de Santa Ana
Historic chapel in São Sebastião dedicated to Saint Anne, patron saint of the parish's farmers.
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Ermida de Santa Catarina
Small 16th-century chapel dedicated to Saint Catherine of Alexandria, in São Pedro parish.
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Ermida de Santo Amaro
Historic chapel in Ribeirinha, already in existence in the 16th century and dedicated to Saint Amaro.
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Ermida de São Luís
Small chapel dedicated to Saint Louis, King of France, located in Largo de São Luís, São Bento.
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Estátua Altar Nave "Em Louvor De", por António Dacosta
Public art monument unveiled in 1995, conceived by António Dacosta as a tribute to the Holy Spirit and Azorean history.
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Farol da marina
Navigation light on the breakwater of Angra Marina, marking the entrance and helping guide vessels arriving in Angra do Heroísmo Bay.
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Farol da Serreta
Coastal lighthouse opened in 1908 at Ponta do Queimado on the western end of Terceira Island.
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Farol das Contendas
Coastal lighthouse inaugurated in 1934 at Ponta das Contendas, on the south-east of Terceira Island.
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Fontanário Armoreado do Rossio / Fonte de Santa Ana
Historic fountain in the Rossio of São Sebastião, distinguished by its stone coat of arms and classified as a Property of Public Interest.
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Fontanário da Pacheca
Traditional fountain on Ladeira da Pacheca in Santa Bárbara, linked to the parish's former public water supply.
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Fonte do Flautista Africano
Former irrigation tank from the Franciscan enclosure, now known as “Tanque do Preto”, decorated with a hybrid figure showing African and Indigenous…
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Fortaleza de São João Baptista
Imposing fortress begun in 1592 on Monte Brasil, originally called Castelo de São Filipe, built to defend Angra and the important Atlantic sea routes.
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Forte da Quebrada
Ruins of a former coastal fortification within the defensive system of Fortaleza de São João Baptista, positioned on a steep area of Monte Brasil to…
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Forte de São Sebastião
16th-century coastal fortress built to defend the entrance to Angra Bay and protect the harbour, then one of the most important points on Atlantic…
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Forte do Negrito
Small coastal fort built in 1581 to defend Negrito Bay against privateers and pirates.
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Forte Grande de São Mateus
16th-century coastal fort built to defend Calheta de São Mateus against attacks and enemy landings.
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Furnas do Enxofre
Active fumarole field in central Terceira, where hot gases and steam reveal volcanic activity still present underground.
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Gruta das Agulhas
Lava tube around 250 metres long, formed by ancient flows from Pico do Refugo and known for needle-shaped opal formations.
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I Love Angra
Illuminated sign marking one of the entrances to the city.
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Igreja Cristo Salvador do Mundo
Contemporary church in Porto Judeu, begun in 1982 and dedicated to Christ the Saviour of the World.
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Igreja da Conceição
Church of 16th-century origin, rebuilt around 1553 over a former 15th-century chapel, notable for its Renaissance architecture and as one of Angra do…
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Igreja da Misericórdia
18th-century Baroque church, begun in 1728 and distinguished by its imposing blue-and-white façade facing Angra Bay.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Guia
Franciscan church whose origins date to the early settlement of Terceira, rebuilt and incorporated into Convento de São Francisco from 1666, forming…
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Mercês
19th-century parish church opened in 1868 and dedicated to Our Lady of Mercy, patron saint of Feteira.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Belém
19th-century parish church dedicated to Nossa Senhora de Belém and the main church of Terra Chã.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Pilar
19th-century parish church dedicated to Our Lady of the Pillar, located in Cinco Ribeiras.
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Igreja de Santa Bárbara
Parish church dating to the early 16th century, one of the oldest in Terceira's rural area.
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Igreja de Santa Luzia
Contemporary parish church inaugurated and dedicated in 1999, replacing the parish's former church, whose religious history dates back to 1595.
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Igreja de Santo António
Parish church with origins before 1470, dedicated to Saint Anthony and one of the oldest on Terceira.
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Igreja de São Bartolomeu
Parish church with origins in the 16th century, dedicated to Saint Bartholomew and deeply connected to the history of the parish.
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Igreja de São Bento
Parish church originating from an earlier chapel and raised to parish status in 1572.
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Igreja de São Jorge das Doze Ribeiras
Parish church dedicated to Saint George, originating from an early-16th-century chapel.
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Igreja de São João Baptista
17th-century church inside Fortaleza de São João Baptista, commissioned after the restoration of Portuguese independence and dedicated to the saint…
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Igreja de São Mateus
Parish church built between 1895 and 1911, one of the largest rural churches in the Azores.
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Igreja de São Pedro
Parish church of 16th-century origin, dedicated to Saint Peter the Apostle.
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Igreja de São Pedro da Ribeirinha
Parish church dedicated to Saint Peter, originating in the 16th century and deeply linked to Ribeirinha's history.
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Igreja de São Roque dos Altares
Parish church with origins in the 15th century, dedicated to Saint Roch and one of the oldest on Terceira Island.
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Igreja de São Sebastião
15th-century parish church, built in 1455 and marked by Gothic and Manueline features.
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Igreja do Colégio
Jesuit church from the 16th and 17th centuries, also known as the Church of Saint Ignatius of Loyola, enriched in the 18th century with Baroque…
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Igreja do Posto Santo
Early-18th-century parish church dedicated to Nossa Senhora da Penha de França and the main church of Posto Santo.
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Igreja Paroquial São Francisco Xavier
19th-century parish church with Neo-Romanesque lines, dedicated to Saint Francis Xavier.
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Igreja Velha de São Mateus
Ruins of a church completed in 1700 and destroyed by a violent hurricane in 1893.
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Ilhéus das Cabras
Two volcanic islets off Feteira, formed by an ancient submarine eruption.
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Império da Boa Hora
Holy Spirit Império built in 1958 in Boa Hora, parish of Terra Chã.
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Império da Canada de Belém
Holy Spirit Império built in 1958 in Canada de Belém, parish of Terra Chã.
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Império da Canada do Capitão Mor
Holy Spirit império in Canada do Capitão-Mor, São Mateus da Calheta, one of the parish's three traditional impérios.
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Império da Caridade
Holy Spirit império founded in 1895, also known as Império do Corpo Santo or Império da Caridade.
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Império da Grota do Medo
Holy Spirit Império built in 1960 in Grota do Medo, parish of Posto Santo.
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Império da Ladeira Branca
Holy Spirit império founded in 1926 in Ladeira Branca, Santa Luzia parish.
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Império da Ladeira Grande
Holy Spirit império built in 1880 and rebuilt in 1925 in Ladeira Grande, Ribeirinha.
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Império da Ponta Nova
Holy Spirit império built in 1928 at Ponta Nova, Feteira parish.
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Império da Ribeira do Testo
Holy Spirit império built in 1933 at Largo da Boca da Ribeira in Porto Judeu.
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Império da Ribeira Seca
Holy Spirit Império built in 1889, located in Ribeira Seca de Cima in the town of São Sebastião.
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Império da Rua da Igreja
Holy Spirit império rebuilt in 1898 on Rua da Igreja in Ribeirinha.
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Império da Rua de Baixo de São Pedro
Holy Spirit império built in 1877 in the São Pedro parish of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Império da Rua de Cima de São Pedro
Holy Spirit império founded in 1795 in the old part of the São Pedro parish, Angra do Heroísmo.
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Império da Rua do Conde da Praia da Vitória
Holy Spirit império built in 1871 in the Santa Luzia parish of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Império da Rua Nova
Holy Spirit império founded in 1799, one of the oldest on Terceira Island.
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Império da Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Angra do Heroísmo
Holy Spirit império built in 1998 by Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Angra, in the Conceição parish.
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Império da Serra da Ribeirinha
Holy Spirit império built in 1911 at Terreiro do Paço, Serra da Ribeirinha.
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Império da Serreta
Holy Spirit império built in 1922 in Largo da Igreja, Serreta.
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Império das Bicas de Cabo Verde
Holy Spirit império located at Bicas de Cabo Verde in São Pedro parish, Angra do Heroísmo.
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Império das Cinco Ribeiras
Holy Spirit império built in 1886 in the centre of Cinco Ribeiras.
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Império das Doze Ribeiras
Holy Spirit império inaugurated in 1891, associated with a brotherhood whose origins date to the 17th century.
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Império de Nossa Senhora das Mercês
Holy Spirit império built in 1921, also known as Império da Feteira or Império das Mercês.
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Império de Santa Bárbara
Holy Spirit império founded in 1876 in the centre of Santa Bárbara parish.
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Império de Santo Amaro
Holy Spirit império founded in 1880 in Largo de Santo Amaro, Ribeirinha parish.
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Império de São Carlos
Holy Spirit império built in 1814 in the São Carlos area of São Pedro parish.
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Império de São João de Deus
Holy Spirit império built in 1887 in the Santa Luzia parish of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Império de São Luís
Holy Spirit império in São Bento, associated with the traditional celebrations of the two Holy Spirit Bodos.
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Império de São Sebastião
Holy Spirit Império of 19th-century origin, rebuilt in 1918 in the town of São Sebastião.
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Império do Arco
Holy Spirit império built in 1951 in Vale de Linhares, São Bento parish.
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Império do Bairro da Terra Chã
Holy Spirit Império built in 1993 in the Terra Chã housing development.
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Império do Bairro do Lameirinho
Holy Spirit império built in 1991 in Bairro do Lameirinho, in the Conceição parish.
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Império do Cantinho
Holy Spirit império completed in 1860 in the Cantinho area of São Mateus da Calheta.
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Império do Espigão
Holy Spirit Império built in 1882 in Espigão, parish of Posto Santo.
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Império do Galinho
Holy Spirit império built in 1933 in Porto Judeu de Cima, also known as Império do Galinho.
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Império do Largo de São Bento
Holy Spirit império built in 1886 in Largo de São Bento, Angra do Heroísmo.
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Império do Outeiro
Holy Spirit império founded in 1670, regarded as the oldest on Terceira Island.
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Império do Pico da Urze
Holy Spirit império founded in 1885 in the Pico da Urze area of São Pedro parish.
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Império do Raminho
Holy Spirit império built in 1880 opposite Igreja de São Francisco Xavier in Raminho.
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Império do Terreiro da Terra Cha
Holy Spirit Império built in 1861, the oldest in the parish of Terra Chã.
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Império do Terreiro de São Bartolomeu
Holy Spirit império built in 1875 in Terreiro de São Bartolomeu de Regatos.
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Império do Terreiro de São Mateus da Calheta
Holy Spirit império built in 1873 in Terreiro de São Mateus da Calheta.
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Império do Terreiro do Porto Judeu
Holy Spirit império built in 1916 in Terreiro do Porto Judeu, also known as Império do Porto Judeu de Baixo.
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Império do Terreiro do Posto Santo
Holy Spirit Império built in 1888 in Largo do Terreiro, Posto Santo.
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Império dos 4 Cantos
Holy Spirit império founded in 1810, one of the oldest and most distinctive in Angra do Heroísmo.
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Império dos Altares
Holy Spirit império built in 1903 in Altares parish.
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Império dos Inocentes da Guarita
Holy Spirit império built in 1901 on Rua da Guarita, in the Conceição parish.
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Império dos Regatos
Holy Spirit império built in 1958 in Regatos, São Bartolomeu.
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Império dos Remédios
Holy Spirit império founded in 1909, associated with a brotherhood whose origins date to 1850.
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Jardim Duque da Terceira
Public garden founded in 1882, classically inspired, arranged over several terraces and known for its wide variety of exotic and tropical plants.
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Lagoa das Patas
Artificial lake surrounded by forest and ornamental vegetation, within a recreational forest reserve in Terceira's interior.
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Lagoinha
Small volcanic lake set into Serra de Santa Bárbara, surrounded by endemic Azorean vegetation.
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Lidador
19th-century Brazilian steamship that sank on 6 February 1878 in Angra Bay beside Cais da Figueirinha, where its wreck remains at a depth of about 8…
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Memorial do Sismo de 1980
Monument unveiled in 2016 in memory of the devastating earthquake of 1 January 1980.
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Memorial dos Antigos Combatentes do Ultramar
Memorial inaugurated in 2004 and dedicated to servicemen from Terra Chã who served in the Portuguese Colonial War.
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Memorial Internacional
Memorial unveiled in 2011, commemorating the 62nd Rotary District Conference held in the Azores in 1960.
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Mercado Duque de Bragança
Municipal market founded in 1836 on the former grounds of Convento da Esperança, created to centralise the sale of fruit, vegetables and other food…
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Miradouro
Small viewpoint along the road climbing Monte Brasil, offering a privileged view over the bay, the city of Angra do Heroísmo and the surrounding…
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Miradouro da Chanoca
Coastal viewpoint in São Bartolomeu dos Regatos, with views over the cliffs, the Atlantic and, on clear days, São Jorge and Pico.
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Miradouro da Cruz do Canário
Coastal viewpoint in Porto Judeu, known for its privileged view of Ilhéus das Cabras.
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Miradouro da Lajinha
Coastal viewpoint in Feteira with a privileged view of Ilhéus das Cabras and Terceira's south coast.
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Miradouro da Mata da Serreta
Viewpoint within Mata da Serreta, overlooking Terceira's west coast and the Atlantic.
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Miradouro da Ponta da Serreta
Coastal viewpoint beside Farol da Serreta, above the high cliffs at the western end of Terceira.
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Miradouro da Ponta das Contendas
Coastal viewpoint at Ponta das Contendas overlooking Baía das Mós, the lighthouse and nearby islets.
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Miradouro da Ponta do Queimado
Coastal viewpoint at Ponta do Queimado, above the high cliffs of Terceira's west coast.
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Miradouro da Ponta dos Coelhos
Coastal viewpoint in Porto Judeu, formed over ancient lava flows and offering wide views over the Atlantic.
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Miradouro da Serra de Santa Bárbara
Viewpoint on Serra de Santa Bárbara beside Terceira Island's highest point, at 1,021 metres above sea level.
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Miradouro da Serretinha
Coastal viewpoint in Feteira with a privileged view of Ilhéus das Cabras and the cliffs of Terceira's south coast.
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Miradouro da Vigia da Baleia
Viewpoint on Pico da Quebrada, Monte Brasil, where a former whale lookout operated to spot whales and direct whaling boats.
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Miradouro das Doze Ribeiras
Panoramic viewpoint on Terceira's west coast, overlooking the parish, the Atlantic and the surrounding landscape.
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Miradouro das Veredas
Panoramic viewpoint in Terra Chã overlooking the parish, Serra de Santa Bárbara and Monte Brasil.
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Miradouro de Santa Bárbara
Coastal viewpoint within Santa Bárbara's leisure area, with a broad view over the Atlantic.
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Miradouro do Alto da Caldeira
Viewpoint in the upper area of Monte Brasil beside the ancient volcanic caldera, offering a broad view over the interior of the geosite, its…
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Miradouro do Espalha Vento
Panoramic viewpoint in Ribeirinha with broad views over the coast and surrounding landscape.
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Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas
Monument erected on Pico das Cruzinhas to mark the 500th anniversary of the settlement of Terceira, celebrated in 1932, inspired by the old…
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Miradouro do Pico do Facho
Viewpoint on Pico do Facho, one of Monte Brasil's heights, with an old semaphore station and views over Angra Bay, Terceira's south coast and Ilhéu…
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Miradouro do Pico Zimbreiro
Viewpoint on Pico do Zimbreiro, one of the heights surrounding Monte Brasil's caldera, with panoramic views over Angra do Heroísmo, the Atlantic and…
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Miradouro do Raminho
Coastal viewpoint in Raminho with broad views over Terceira's north coast and the Atlantic.
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Miradouro do Rapeiro
Panoramic viewpoint in Ribeirinha overlooking Terceira's south coast, Angra do Heroísmo and Ilhéus das Cabras.
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Miradouro Janela da Ribeirinha
Distinctive viewpoint in Ribeirinha, known for its window-shaped structure framing the Atlantic landscape.
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Moinho das Doze Ribeiras
Traditional windmill, a surviving example of the former rural and agricultural heritage of Doze Ribeiras.
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Moinho de Vento do Cabo do Raminho
Traditional windmill built in 1949 at Cabo do Raminho, classified as a Property of Municipal Interest.
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Monumento a Almeida Garrett
Bronze and stone monument unveiled in 1954 beside Jardim Duque da Terceira, honouring Almeida Garrett and his deep connection with Terceira and…
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Monumento a Manuel António Lino
Marble bust unveiled in 1949 in Jardim Duque da Terceira, honouring Manuel António Lino, a Terceira-born doctor and intellectual also connected to…
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Monumento ao Forcado
Sculpture unveiled in 2018 in honour of the forcados and Terceira Island's strong bullfighting tradition.
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Monumento ao Rei Dom Afonso VI
Bronze monument unveiled in 2019 on Monte Brasil, commemorating King Afonso VI and the 350th anniversary of his arrival in Angra do Heroísmo, where…
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Monumento ao Toiro
Monument unveiled in 2011, composed of three bulls and dedicated to Terceira Island's strong bullfighting tradition.
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Monumento Comemorativo da Batalha da Salga
Commemorative monument built in 1963 to honour Terceira's victory in the 1581 Battle of Salga.
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Núcleo de História Militar
Museum centre opened in 2016 in the former Boa Nova Military Hospital, an early-17th-century building, dedicated to the military history of the…
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Núcleo Museológico dos Altares
Museum space dedicated to preserving the cultural and natural memory and traditions of Altares.
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Obelisco do Alto da Memória
Monumental obelisk completed in 1856 at Alto da Memória, built with stones from the former Castelo dos Moinhos and dedicated to King Pedro IV in…
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Painel de Desembarque da Baía das Mós
Commemorative panel marking the Spanish landing at Baía das Mós in 1583 during the Portuguese succession crisis.
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Paiol Militar
Former military powder magazine, probably dating from the 17th century, near Pico das Cruzinhas and integrated into Monte Brasil's defensive complex.
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Palacete Silveira e Paulo
Early-20th-century mansion marked by Neoclassical and Art Nouveau influences.
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Palácio de Santa Catarina
Historic palace at Pico da Urze, formerly the residence of the Corte-Real family and later associated with the Diocese of Angra.
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Palácio dos Capitães Generais
Former Jesuit college built between the 16th and 17th centuries, converted in 1766 into the official residence of the Captains General of the Azores…
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Parque de Lazer das 4 Bicas
Rural leisure park in Porto Judeu, equipped for gatherings, outdoor activities and large events.
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Parque de Merendas das Veredas
Picnic area at Veredas in Terra Chã, with tables, barbecues and panoramic views over the parish.
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Parque de Merendas Terreiro dos Padres
Picnic park in Posto Santo with tables, benches and a children's playground in a rural setting.
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Parque do Relvão
Large urban park beside Monte Brasil and the walls of Fortaleza de São João Baptista, a former military field used for drills and parades since the…
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Passeio Gentes do Mar e da Terra
Coastal walking route in Porto Judeu, created to highlight the connection between the community, the sea and the rural landscape.
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Paços do Concelho
19th-century municipal building, inaugurated in 1866 and inspired by Porto's former Town Hall, one of the main examples of civic architecture in…
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Pico Gaspar
Volcanic cone in central Terceira, part of the Mistérios Negros landscape and rich in endemic vegetation.
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Pico Matias Simão
Volcanic elevation in Altares, formed by the remains of an ancient spatter cone heavily eroded by the sea.
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Piscinas do Refugo
Bathing area in Porto Judeu, known for its semi-natural pool and its former connection with fishing activity.
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Porto das Cinco Ribeiras
Volcanic bathing area formed by natural pools and rocky coves along the Cinco Ribeiras coast.
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Porto das Pipas
Historic harbour dating back to the early settlement of Terceira, developed as an important maritime support point for Angra and linked for centuries…
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Porto de Pescas de São Mateus
Terceira Island's main fishing harbour and one of the most important in the Azores.
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Porto de Pescas do Porto Judeu
Traditional fishing harbour in Porto Judeu, linked for centuries to the parish's maritime and fishing activity.
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Portão de Armas do Castelo
Monumental entrance to Fortaleza de São João Baptista, built in volcanic stone and Mannerist in inspiration, originally crowned with the Spanish…
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Prainha
Urban sandy beach inside Angra Bay, integrated into the city's historic centre and known as the only designated bathing area with sand in the…
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Praça da Serreta
Traditional square in Serreta, historically linked to the festivities of Our Lady of Miracles and the parish's bullfighting events.
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Praça de Toiros da Ilha Terceira
Bullring opened in 1984, built after the 1980 earthquake and closely linked to Terceira Island's strong bullfighting tradition.
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Praça Velha
Historic square dating back to the 15th century, designed according to Renaissance urban ideals and regarded as Angra do Heroísmo's main civic space,…
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Pátio da Alfândega
Historic space linked to Angra's former Customs House, developed between the 16th and 18th centuries as a passage between the quay, the harbour and…
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Pézinho de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
Natural formation on a basalt slab at Ribeira das Sete, associated with an old legend of Our Lady of Help.
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Quinta da Terra Chã
Community and leisure space in Terra Chã, located in the Fonte Faneca area and used for festivities, activities and gatherings.
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Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Mata da Serreta
Recreational forest reserve in Serreta, with woodland, picnic facilities and leisure spaces surrounded by nature.
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Reserva Florestal de Recreio dos Viveiros
Recreational forest reserve created in 1989, developed from one of Terceira Island's first forest nurseries.
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Rua Direita
Historic street laid out in the late 15th century to connect the harbour area and Customs House directly with the centre of Angra do Heroísmo.
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Santuário de Nossa Senhora dos Milagres
Marian sanctuary in Serreta, originating in the 17th century and deeply connected with devotion to Our Lady of Miracles.
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Segundo Miradouro das Veredas
Second Veredas viewpoint, above Alto das Lages, with panoramic views over Terra Chã and the eastern side of the parish.
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Solar da Madre de Deus
17th-century manor commissioned in the second quarter of the century by João de Bettencourt de Vasconcelos, Captain-major of Angra, combining a noble…
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Solar dos Remédios
Historic manor associated with the former Providers of the India Fleets, with a chapel dedicated to Our Lady of Remedies.
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Sé Catedral de Angra
Cathedral of 16th-century origin, begun in 1568 and characterised by Portuguese plain-style architecture; it is the main church of the Diocese of…
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Tanque do Azeite
Former historic tank and fountain in Angra do Heroísmo, also known as Chafariz d’El-Rei and linked to the city's water supply since the late 16th…
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Teatro Angrense
Historic 19th-century theatre, opened in 1860 and distinguished by Neoclassical-influenced architecture and a traditional horseshoe-shaped…
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Trilho da Lagoinha
Moderate circular trail in Serreta, about 6.6 km long, crossing endemic forest to Lagoinha on Serra de Santa Bárbara.
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Trilho da Rocha do Peneireiro
Walking trail in Raminho through coastal landscapes, old fajãs and volcanic formations around Rocha do Peneireiro.
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Trilho do Avião
Unofficial trail on Serra de Santa Bárbara leading to the wreckage of a military CASA C-212 Aviocar that crashed in 1978.
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Trilho do Forte da Quebrada
Walking trail within Monte Brasil, crossing volcanic scenery and protected vegetation to the ruins of Forte da Quebrada, a former defensive structure…
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Trilho Passagem das Bestas
4 km circular trail in the Caldeira de Guilherme Moniz, marked by old wheel ruts carved into the rock by ox carts.
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Universidade dos Açores - Polo Angra
University campus located at Pico da Urze since 2010, part of the University of the Azores.
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Vigia das Baleias
Former whale lookout in Raminho, used to spot whales off Terceira's north coast.
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Zona Balnear da Salga
Bathing area in Salga Bay with sun deck, sea access and a semi-natural pool.
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Zona Balnear da Silveira
Bathing area established in a former fishing harbour and maritime support point on the coast of São Pedro.
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Zona Balnear do Negrito
Bathing area in a basalt-bottomed bay beside the historic Forte do Negrito.
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Zona Balnear dos Salgueiros
Bathing area on the São Sebastião coast, with a semi-natural pool, small pebble beach and generally sheltered waters.
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Zona de Banhos da Fajã do Ficher
Bathing area on a lava fajã around 3,000 years old, facing Ilhéus das Cabras.
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Zona de Banhos do Fanal
Historic bathing area in Fanal Bay, already very popular in the early decades of the 20th century and recently redeveloped with new sea access and a…
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Zona de Lazer da Mata da Esperança
Woodland leisure area in São Bento with picnic facilities, social spaces and a children's recreation area.
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Zona de Lazer da Ribeirinha
Panoramic leisure area at Alto da Serra da Ribeirinha, opened in 2013 and equipped for gatherings, picnics and outdoor activities.
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Zona de Lazer das Doze Ribeiras
Leisure area opened in 2008, with picnic facilities, a children's area and a bullring.
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Zona de Lazer de Santa Bárbara
Leisure and picnic area in Santa Bárbara, equipped for gatherings, rest and outdoor activities.
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Zona de Lazer do Monte Brasil
Recreation area within the Monte Brasil Forest Reserve, with picnic facilities, green spaces, a children's playground and areas for socialising and…
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