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Pico Alto
- country
Pico Alto
9580-012, Vila do Porto
This elevation reaches its highest point about 587 metres, having an abundant vegetation resulting from the high rainfall that occurs here. From its top you can get fantastic views of the entire island.
Cascata da Foz da Ribeira Grande
- beach
- country
ER1-2
9580-228, Vila do Porto
Large waterfall, surrounded by a landscape of great natural beauty. At the bottom of the waterfall we find a small lake where some ducks. A breathtaking landscape.
Miradouro do Pico Alto
- country
- leisure
Pico Alto
9580-012, Vila do Porto
A belvedere located at an altitude of about 600 metres, with privileged views of the entire island.
Miradouro para a Baía de São Lourenço
- country
- leisure
São Lourenço
9580-114, Vila do Porto
This belvedere has views of the wide stretch of sand in the São Lourenço Bay and of the hillsides filled with vineyards and a few houses.
Praia Formosa
- beach
Praia Formosa
9580-030, Vila do Porto
A beach with fine, light sand, divided by a boardwalk. It welcomes the famed Celebrations of the August's Tide (Festa da Maré de Agosto) every year. It is classed as a Natural Reservation.
Praia de São Lourenço
- beach
ER3-2
9580-114, Vila do Porto
A beach and natural pools, located at the bottom of a lovely cliff. It has a wide stretch of sand with low rocks that enter the sea. It is classed as a Natural Reservation.
Santa Maria Camping
- hotels
Praia Formosa
9580-030, Vila do Porto
The Parque de Campismo Praia Formosa, located in Vila do Porto, in the island of Santa Maria, offers optimal conditions and ability to provide you with moments of leisure. Here you will have opportunity to practice numerous sports activities.
Restaurante Insula - Hotel Santa Maria
- food & drink
Rua da Horta
9580-421, Vila do Porto
Integrated restaurant at Hotel Santa Maria, located just five minutes from the airport and close to Vila do Porto. Serves Mediterranean cuisine and Santa, a refined space excited with piped music.
Casa do Padre Manuel
- heritage
Rua Doutor Luís Bettencourt, 42-44
9580-529, Vila do Porto
Building single-storey rectangular plant, located in the historic centre of Vila do Porto. It was built in the 17th century and refurbished in the 18th century.
Igreja do Espírito Santo / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Purificação
- heritage
Largo Padre José Maria Amaral
9580, Vila do Porto
The primitive chapel was built in the 16th century, suffering in the following centuries several refurbishments and additions. Emphasis on the façade in the Baroque style and its tiled Bell Tower.