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Estátua de Bento de Góis
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Largo Bento de Góis
9680-111, Vila Franca do Campo
Born in Vila Franca do Campo in late July, Bento de Góis 1562 became one of the Portuguese explorers in Central Asia during the first decade of the 17th century. In 1907, his countrymen erected a statue in his honor, in largo that also bears his name.
Estátua de Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
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Largo do Pelourinho
9680-110, Vila Franca do Campo
Monument realized by Ernesto Canto Faria and Maia in 1954, located in Largo do Pelourinho. Gonçalo Vaz Barker is considered the founder of the "old" capital of the island of São Miguel (Vila Franca do Campo) in 1444.
Estátua do Infante de Sagres
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Largo Infante Dom Henrique
9680-109, Vila Franca do Campo
Statue commemorating the 500 years of the arrival of the Portuguese in the Azores archipelago, more precisely the Santa Maria and São Miguel, in 1432. The monument is situated overlooking the port of Vila Franca do Campo.
Busto de Homenagem ao Professor Eduíno Terra Vargas
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Senhora da Vida
9675, Ponta Garça
Statue erected in honor of Edwin Land Vargas.
Fundação dos Botelhos de Nossa Senhora da Vida
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Largo Bento de Gois
9680-111, Vila Franca do Campo
Lighthouse opened in 1901, was the second to be built in the Azores. Formerly it was fuelled by oil, gas and diesel, currently runs on electricity. Near this place there is a small house where, from 1892, was installed the Semaphore Station.
Bar da Praia de Água d'Alto
- food & drink
ER1-1
9500-355, Vila Franca do Campo
Restaurant belonging to the Hotel Bahia Palace, located right on the seafront. Refined space where you can sample dishes from the Azorean cuisine and international cuisine.
Praia Café
- food & drink
Rua Engenheiro Manuel António Martins Mota
9680-029, Vila Franca do Campo
Very nice and modern room, located next to the beach of the vineyard d'areia, to propose a menu of regional dishes but with a touch of innovation. Rice with fish, grilled mackerel and Tuna Steak Lava Lands, are some of the suggestions of the head. Finally, delight yourself with pineapple and cheesecake from the village. Provides magnificent views of the sea of the Azores, the Island and the marina village. The perfect space for a romantic dinner, or for a special event.
Atlântico Azorean Restaurant
- food & drink
Avenida Vasco da Silveira, 10
9680-185, Vila Franca do Campo
Simple and familiar space, located in a typical house with two floors and a terrace. There is also a small terrace.
Porto de Vila Franca do Campo
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Rua Vasco da Silveira
9680-185, Vila Franca do Campo
Câmara Municipal de Vila Franca do Campo
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Praça da República
9680-115, Vila Franca do Campo