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Museu Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
- heritage
Rua Visconde do Botelho
9680-178, Vila Franca do Campo
The result of a protocol signed between the City Council and the University of the Azores, this museum is organized with a central space, the Municipal Museum, and three museum centers integrated into the community: the Olaria museum center, the Forno de Loiça and the Fábrica da Luz museum center. Here you can see pottery objects, ceramics, learn about traditional arts and crafts and appreciate a collection of traditional vessels from the Azores. It also works as a research center in the areas of Archaeology, Ethnography and History.
Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
- country
Vila Franca do Campo
9680, Vila Franca do Campo
Located about a kilometer from the coast, the islet and the sea surrounding Vila Franca do Campo are a natural reserve. Its shape is due to the action of marine erosion on a volcanic cone. Between the months of June and September, there is a boat connection between the port of Vila Franca and the islet, so that people can enjoy the natural pool with clear waters.
Trilho Pedestre Praia - Lagoa do Fogo (PRC2)
- country
Caminho Ribeira da Praia
9680, Água de Alto
This route starts in Ribeira Grande, passing by the geothermal station and Caldeira Velha, then climbing to the viewpoint that offers a magnificent view over this famous lagoon and, finally, descending to its banks. It is approximately six kilometers long.
Lagoa do Congro
- beach
- country
Lagoa do Congro
9680, Ribeira das Taínhas
Lagoon located in the center of São Miguel Island and a few kilometers from Vila Franca do Campo. A place of great beauty, surrounded by vast trees.
Parque Florestal de Recreio do Cerrado Bezerros
- country
- leisure
ER1-1
9675, Ponta Garça
Forest park with lots of trees and vegetation, a small playground and a picnic area. Perfect place for strolling.
Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL
- country
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo, 4
9680-187, Vila Franca do Campo
Blue Earth is a tourist animation company specializing in boat trips which allow for the observation of whales and dolphins.
Ermida da Senhora da Paz
- heritage
Rua da Paz - EM528
9680-129, Vila Franca do Campo
Cervejaria O Jaime do Ilhéu
- food & drink
Rua do Baixio
9680-138, Vila Franca do Campo
Typical and welcoming space serving some quick dishes such as burgers and sandwiches and even some fresh seafood dishes.
Estrela do Mar
- food & drink
Rua do Baixio, 4
9680-138, Vila Franca do Campo
A well located restaurant, facing the Vila Franco do Campo docks, that specialies in grilled ishes. It has a terrace with sea views.
Universo
- food & drink
Rua Doutor Augusto Botelho Simas, 11
9680-152, Vila Franca do Campo
A simple and familiar space that, besides functioning as a restaurant, is also a place that sells the famed Vila Franca do Campo's "queijadas".