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Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
- hotels
Rua Padre José Jacinto Botelho, 5
9675-061, Furnas
The Terra Nostra Garden Hotel is situated in an area of rare beauty, more precisely in the Vale das Furnas, finding themselves in a fantastic integrated botanic park. Composed of 79 rooms, is a well-equipped space and Art Deco décor, that allows a restful, around beautiful scenery and beaches that make the delights of the whole family.
Cascata da Ribeira do Fogo
- beach
- country
Cascata da Ribeira do Fogo
9675, Ribeira Quente
Small waterfall located in a calm and relaxing place, perfect for strolling and resting.
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
- heritage
Lagoa das Furnas
9675-090, Furnas
Located in Furnas, it was built by the illustrious local José do Canto and officially inaugurated in 1886. The highlight is the stained glass windows that describe the life of Our Lady.
Cozido nas Caldeiras das Furnas
- leisure
Lagoa das Furnas
9675-090, Furnas
This is the best-known dish in the local gastronomic culture. Vegetables, pork and beef sausages are placed in a pan and placed in the heat of the boilers for around six hours. Then just dig out the pot and enjoy. At Lagoa das Furnas, as long as you show up early, you can cook your own stew, with the help of a person responsible for the Furnas Parish Council. Otherwise, the various restaurants in the surrounding area offer this delicacy.
Miradouro do Pico do Ferro
- country
- leisure
Furnas
9675, Furnas
A very pleasant space that allows you to see all the beauty of the lagoons and the surrounding region.
Miradouro do Salto de Cavalo
- country
- leisure
EM521
9675, Lomba de São Pedro
Place from where you can see the natural beauty of the region, especially Lagoa das Furnas. A very popular place for paragliders.
Miradouro do Pico Longo
- country
- leisure
EN1-1A
9650, Nosso Senhor dos Remédios
Very pleasant space that allows you to glimpse all the beauty of the surrounding region.
Museu do Trigo
- heritage
Estrada Regional da Lomba do Alcaide
9650-213, Povoacão
Museum where you can see the instruments formerly used to harvest wheat. It has a permanent exhibition of panels that portray and explain the techniques of wheat cultivation, harvesting and threshing.
Portas do Povoamento
- heritage
Largo Infante Dom Henrique
9650-423, Povoação
Monument inaugurated on July 3, 2005, on the day commemorating the 166th anniversary of Povoação becoming a municipality. It represents the place where the first settlers of São Miguel Island docked. It consists of small, high-relief images of prominent figures from that time.