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Farol da Ponta da Barca
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Rua do Corpo Santo, 11
9880-368, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Single-story lighthouse, featuring a 23-meter-high cylindrical tower, making it the tallest lighthouse tower in the Azores. In front of this lighthouse is the famous stone whale, a curious rock formation that, seen in profile, resembles a whale.
Farol do Carapacho / Farol da Ponta da Restinga
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Ponta da Restringa
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Also called Farol da Ponta da Restinga, this lighthouse is located 191 meters above the sea and is 14 meters high. It was built in 1956.
Trilho Pedestre Serra Branca - Praia (PR1)
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Serra Branca
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This trail starts near the access to the Serra Branca Wind Farm, ending then in Praia. It crosses Graciosa Island from the west coast to the east coast, passing Pico das Caldeirinhas, the highest of the Serra Branca volcanic cones, measuring around 360 meters.
Ilhéu da Baleia
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Ponta da Barca
9880-303, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This curious basalt formation of volcanic origin resembles, in profile, the shape of a whale, which gives it its name. It is located in the small bay of Ponta da Barca.
Igreja do Santo Cristo dos Milagres
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Rua Infante Dom Henrique
9880-378, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Church built in the 16th century and later rebuilt, with the current building dating from the 18th century. Highlight for its images, especially the one of Senhor Santo Cristo.
Miradouro da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
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- leisure
Caminho Velho do Monte da Ajuda
9880-392, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This viewpoint offers privileged views over the residential area of Santa Cruz da Graciosa, with the ocean as a backdrop.
Miradouro da Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
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Caminho de Nossa Senhora da Saúde
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This viewpoint offers privileged views over the nearest rural areas, with the ocean as a backdrop.
Miradouro da Ponta da Barca
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- leisure
Ponta da Barca
9880-303, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Viewpoint located right on top of the rocks, with superb views over the ocean.
Piscina Natural do Boqueirão
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Rua Conselheiro Pedro Roberto da Silva
9880-358, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
A natural pool of great beauty, formed by black lava that solidified many years ago when it reached the sea.
Moinhos de Vento da Graciosa
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Rua do Degredo - Pico das Mentiras
9880-370, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
The windmills are one of Graciosa's calling cards. Dutch in style, its distinctive red roofs and unfurled sails create a scenery worthy of a visit.