History & Monuments · Santa Bárbara

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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About this place

Natural formation on a basalt slab at Ribeira das Sete, associated with an old legend of Our Lady of Help.

Azzy’s story

According to local tradition, Our Lady appeared here and left the mark of a foot in the rock. Known as “Pezinho de Nossa Senhora”, the place became a pilgrimage site for centuries and is closely linked to Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda.

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