The monastery of Ferreira is a typical example of an ecclesiastical establishment of agrarian roots. It is a remarkable rural Romanesque construction dating from the last quarter of the 12th century. The facade is torn by a portal that is unparalleled in the Cathedral of Zamora. Its architectural ensemble is part the Church of s. Pedro de Ferreira, being your frame a single copy in the country. The interior is just one ship, with more than 15 meters in height. A monument of a unique beauty and a magnificent surrounding landscape.

This is one of the most known Romanic Monasteries. It is rather well conserved with rich sculptures elements and a high crenel tower with a bell which doorway displays in its tympanum an Agnus Dei. The church main doorway has four archivolts, in which the arches are settled in worked capitals being topped by a row of modillions. It has a crenel bell tower to which one enters by a doorway with two archivolts sculpted in low relief. On the inside with three naves it is possible to find four bays, a rectangular main chapel and two rounds apsis. It …

This was the first monument built by the Order of the Holy Sepulcher in Portuguese territory. Space in an advanced state of degradation, which includes a church and the various facilities that made up the monastery: from the space for animals to resting places. The church is surrounded by several houses, all adjacent to each other, forming an interior courtyard. Inside the church, a tombstone with inscriptions is visible right at the entrance. All spaces are dilapidated, without doors or roofs.

This is a simple, rustic pillory where is settles a three steps platform, It possesses a twisted shaft with two frames on the superior part and an inverted conic body finishing the pillory.

The natural pools of Monasteries are one of the most charismatic of São Miguel Island. Have clear waters and were created by volcanic activity and the action of the sea.

Built in a quiet area, the Puddles southern Monasteries constitute a bathing area bounded by Rocky structures that form natural pools, whose geomorphology includes only basaltic structures resulting from the ancient eruption of volcano das sete cidades.

Here you can bathe in the clear waters of Ribeira de Pera and breathe the fresh air. Don't forget to see the olive oil mill and the various castor mills, in addition to the several cultural and sporting activities that this space offers and organizes.

Cruzeiro em granito com três degraus quadrados. O fuste assenta numa base paralelepipédica terminando em cruz.