Explore the best places
Discover new places in Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Igreja Matriz de Santa Cruz da Graciosa
- heritage
Rua da Matriz, 8
9880-352, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Temple initially erected in the 16th century, then rebuilt in the 18th century. Outside, the highlight is the staircase that precedes the yard and, inside, the main chapel, with its Mannerist gilded altarpiece.
Trilho Pedestre Volta à Caldeira - Furna do Enxofre (PRC2)
- country
ER2-2
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This trail starts and ends next to Canada Longa, passing through Furna do Enxofre and Furna da Maria Encantada, where there is a viewpoint with superb views. After surrounding the Caldeira, it ends at Cana Longa.
Caldeira
- country
Caldeira
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Classified as a Regional Natural Monument, this large crater is covered with vegetation, creating a broad green blanket of great natural beauty. Inside, we find Furna do Enxofre, one of the island's landmarks.
Museu da Graciosa
- heritage
Largo Conde de Simas, 17
9880-345, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Opened in 1983, this museum represents the island's identity. The ethnography and culture of Graciosa occupy a prominent place and the space reconstitutes a rural house, a wine cellar and a mill, also displaying 15th century cannons, uniforms and whaling boats, among others.
Furna do Enxofre
- country
Caldeira
9880-205, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
This geological phenomenon of great spectacularity and beauty is located inside Caldeira da Graciosa. This lava cave features a circular depression 1600 meters in diameter and 350 meters deep, in the place where the top of a volcano that gave rise to the island was previously located. At the bottom, there is a lake of cold, sulfurous water. The exploration of this cave began in the 19th century by several researchers, including Prince Albert of Monaco.
Praia de São Mateus
- beach
Rua Fonte Pereira de Mello
9880-235, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Small beach surrounded by a rural nucleus castiço. Meets conditions of safety and well-being to bathers. The entrance to the bathing area is made only by an access from the main road.
Hotel Santa Cruz
- hotels
Largo Barão de Guadalupe, 9
9880-344, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
Accommodation comprises 18 rooms, all with private bathroom, situated about 200 metres from the Municipal swimming pool.
Parque de Campismo de Pinheiro
- hotels
Caminho do Pinheiro
9880-247, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
The campsite of the pine, located in the path of the pine, is a green and quiet space with reception and sitting room, bathroom and showers with hot water, kitchen (with wood-burning oven), dining room and a leisure room with eight tables, ideal for outdoor dining.
Igreja Paroquial de Guadalupe / Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Guadalupe
- heritage
Largo Padre José Simões Borges
9880, Santa Cruz da Graciosa
The foundations of this church were launched in 1713, however, due to the large seismic crisis of 1717, this was only completed in 1756.
Torre do Terceiro e Último Templo de São Francisco
- heritage
Rua de São Francisco
9880-365, Santa Cruz da Graciosa