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Museu do Carnaval da Ilha Terceira - Hélio Costa
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Rua Doutor Adriano Paim
9760-314, Praia da Vitória
Space also known as the Hélio Costa Museum, in honor of the person who wrote most of the lyrics for traditional dances. The collection on display portrays Carnival on this island, using exhibits, photographs, videos, documents, etc.
Igreja Matriz de Praia da Vitória / Igreja de Santa Cruz
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Praça Francisco Ornelas da Câmara
9760-533, Praia da Vitória
Church built in 1456, when Jácome came from Bruges to take charge of the captaincy. Highlights include its portals, the Manueline vaults of the side chapels and the Renaissance wooden altarpiece.
Praia da Vitória - Grande
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Avenida Beira Mar
9760, Praia da Vitória
Large beach, with the largest sand in the Azores and, for this reason, also known as Praia Grande. It extends from Ponta do Cabo da Praia to the Reviera viewpoint. It has several infrastructures, such as bars, restaurants and sanitary facilities.
Zona Balnear dos Biscoitos
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Canada do Mar
9760-051, Praia da Vitória
Considered the best bathing area on the island of Terceira, this place stands out for its beautiful natural pools formed by rock formations of volcanic origin and the magnificent panoramic views it provides.
Miradouro da Serra do Cume
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- leisure
Praia da Vitória
9760, Praia da Vitória
Location with privileged views over the parish of Santa Cruz and the area called Ramo Grande, with the typical agricultural mosaic. It is located at an altitude of 545 meters.
Miradouro da Serra do Facho
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- leisure
Caminho do Facho
9760-457, Praia da Vitória
Viewpoint with views over the sand and bay of Praia da Vitória, as well as its port and marina. Its name comes from the fact that, originally, a bonfire was kept at this point, lit every night, as a navigation warning light.
Museu do Vinho dos Biscoitos
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Canada do Caldeiro, 3
9760-054, Praia da Vitória
This space consists of three houses, a patio, a trellis and two small ampelographic fields. Here you can learn about the history of vineyards and wine.
Gruta do Natal
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EM502
9760, Praia da Vitória
Large geological formation with branches in different tunnels, formed by lava that flowed in different directions. It is located within the Serra de Santa Bárbara and Mistérios Negros Natural Forest Reserve, largely beneath Lagoa do Negro.
Trilho Pedestre Mistérios Negros (PRC1)
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EM502
9760, Praia Da Vitória
Circular route that starts and ends at Gruta do Natal, next to Lagoa do Negro. You will pass through dense forest, the shore of the Vale Fundo lagoon, Mistérios Negros (three domes formed by accumulations of recent lava) and Pico Gaspar.
Formações Rochosas de Biscoitos
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Canada do Mar
9760-051, Praia Da Vitória
Considered the best bathing area on the island, this beautiful place stands out for its curious rock formations created by volcanic eruptions, which form natural pools.