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Paisagem Protegida do Monte da Guia
- country
Rua Comendador Fernando da Costa - Monte da Guia
9900-025, Horta
Place of extreme natural beauty, is classified as protected landscape due to being a place of nesting birds and a great diversity and floristic richness. It is a peninsula formed by a sunken volcano with two craters, called the hot springs. Offers fantastic views of the beach of Porto Pim and the city of Horta.
Ermida da Senhora da Guia
- heritage
Rua Comendador Fernando da Costa - Monte da Guia
9900-025, Horta
Praia da Conceição
- beach
Avenida 25 de Abril
9900-114, Horta
Located on the north side of the Bay of Horta, just outside of town, Praia da Conceição stands out for its soft and dark sands and the beautiful location, with the Marina South and the no less imposing Pico Island on the horizon. Alagoa Park, adjacent to the beach, offers an indoor pool, picnic Park and tennis Park. A good way to relax and enjoy the surrounding countryside.
Piscina Natural de Salão
- beach
Salão
9900-501, Horta
The lounge pool, like most others, has suffered some human transformations so that its function was appreciated by bathers. To allow access to the site there is a concrete ramp. Before the descent is possible, sometimes, watching people watching location of whales and to come into contact with boats that lie offshore, in the activity of "whale watching". A quiet location, which enables great baths, situated in the Northwest of the island of Faial.
Piscina Natural dos Capelinhos
- beach
Capelinhos
9900-304, Horta
Located at few meters from the lighthouse and the rough landscape resulting from the eruption of the volcano, this natural pool can be a complement to who move to the area of Capelinhos. Take a shower while you enjoy this very characteristic landscape is both a relaxing and invigorating activity.
Zona Balnear de Castelo Branco
- beach
Castelo Branco
9900-322, Horta
This recreation area is comprised of a set of natural pools surrounded by cliffs and black rocks, which contrast with the blue of the sea. Around there are areas for picnics.
Zona Balnear de Pedro Miguel
- beach
Caminho do Porto
9900-431, Horta
Small bathing area, little frequented and therefore ideal for a peaceful beach day. The surrounding green hills, the black cliffs and the blue of the sea create a spectacle worthy of note.
Praia da Fajã
- beach
Praia da Fajã
9900-471, Horta
Located in the parish of Praia do Norte, this small rocky beach is little known, being more frequented by practitioners of surfing and bodyboarding.
Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Falca
- country
- leisure
Flamengos
9900, Horta
Located about 400 meters of altitude, this forest reserve covers about 14 hectares, along which we found a diversity of endemic plants. Here you can have a picnic or simply strolling through the shade of the trees, in full contact with nature.
Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Cabouco Velho
- country
- leisure
ER 2-2
9900-501, Horta
Located about 350 meters of altitude, in the parish of Salão, this park with about five acres abuts on the South side, with the rural path that leads to the boiler. It is densely wooded, with different tree species, taking as a haven of great beauty and tranquility.