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Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo - Património Mundial
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Angra do Heroísmo
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
It is worth visiting the historic center of this beautiful city, recognized by UNESCO in 1983 as a World Heritage City. With Renaissance features, it has magnificent monuments open to the public which, together with its natural beauty and historical interest, make this an unforgettable place.
Mata da Serreta
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- leisure
EN1-1A, 20
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Forest with about fifteen hectares, located at 200 meters of, with exuberant vegetation and places that provide fabulous views, such as the Miradouro do Peneireiro. It is one of the six recreational Forest Reserves on the island, with leisure areas, pedestrian circuits, maintenance circuits and a Forestry Promotion Centre.
Castelo de São Sebastião / Pousada de Angra do Heroísmo
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Rua do Castelinho
9700-045, Angra do Heroísmo
Installed on a small promontory, the fortress was built in the 16th century, during the reign of Dom Sebastião. In 2000 suffered recovery works and was transformed into a Pousada de Portugal. It is inserted in the central area of the Angra do Heroísmo city, classified as a world heritage site by UNESCO.
Marina de Angra do Heroísmo
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Porto das Pipas
9700-154, Angra do Heroísmo
Opened in 2004, with space for about 300 vessels and various support infrastructures. Monte Brasil and its lighthouse are the reference points for vessels.
Baía de Salga
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EM509
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Bathing area located on the south coast of the island. The area is known for the famous Battle of Salga, which was fought here between a Castilian landing force and the troops that, in the name of Dom António I, defended the island. Currently, it is a leisure area with a campsite, a small harbor and a natural swimming pool.
Lagoa das Patas
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- country
ER5-2A
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Small lagoon located near a stream in the Serra de Santa Bárbara. It is at a very high altitude, which justifies the frequent fog, the calm and the silence. There are often many ducks in these place that walk among the water lilies, which is why it is also known as Lagoa das Patas.
Jardim Duque da Terceira
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- leisure
Rua Direita, 130
9700-157, Angra do Heroísmo
Garden founded in 1882, right in the center of Angra do Heroísmo, offering a wide variety of botanical species, lakes and water courses. It is divided into two levels, connected by a slope with paths drawn in lava stone. On the upper level there is a staircase that leads to the Obelisk of Memory. Right at the top, there is a viewpoint that offers a beautiful view over the city.
Museu de Angra do Heroísmo
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Ladeira de São Francisco
9700-181, Angra do Heroísmo
Museum based in the former São Francisco convent, open since 1949. It is a history museum, with a permanent exhibition organized in four parts: "Knowledge of the Azores Islands", "Angra, the Azores and the World", "From the General Captaincy to Liberalism" and "From the 2nd half of the 1800s to the present". Also noteworthy are Azorean paintings on wood from the 16th-17th centuries and an Artillery Battery that Portugal used in the 1st World War.
Miradouro do Monte Brasil
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- leisure
Caminho Florestal Monte Brasil
9700, Angra do Heroísmo
Located in the famous Belvedere Monte Brazil, place of great historical importance, cultural and landscape. Offering beautiful panoramic views over the lush slopes of the region.
Zona Balnear da Prainha
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Baía de Angra
9700-178, Angra do Heroísmo
Located next to the marina of Angra do Heroísmo, this beach is the only existing sand beach in town and therefore quite crowded. Has support structures and is ideal for lovers of windsurfing.