Explore the best places
Miradouro do Castelo
- country
- leisure
Rua Cidade de New Bedford
9560-043, Lagoa
Space that allows you to see the pier and all the beauty of the ocean.
Praia da Caloura
- beach
Praia da Caloura
9560, Água de Pau
It is not a beach, but a port, with a natural pool of clear waters. Access to the sea is via stairs.
Casa do Pescador
- heritage
Rua dos Ferreiros, 26
9560-235, Água de Pau
Space opened in 2003 with the aim of providing assistance to fishermen in the area, through talks, exhibitions, meetings, etc. Collections of objects related to the sea and photographs about fishing are on display here.
Fábrica de Cerâmica Vieira
- leisure
Rua das Alminhas, 10-12
9560-073, Lagoa
The typical crockery of the municipality of Lagoa originally comes from Vila Nova de Gaia and was introduced to the islands in 1862 by Bernardino da Silva. Nowadays, in the museum nucleus, some of the main pieces produced are on display. The typical blue color remains evident in all the pieces, still produced today using the artisanal method.
Miradouro da Ponta da Galera
- country
- leisure
Canada da Galera
9560-206, Água de Pau
This beautiful site, made up of flowery cliffs, is the result of the movement of lava. Dolphins and turtles are sometimes visible here.
Trilho Pedestre de Ribeira Chã (PRC19)
- country
Avenida Engenheiro Eduardo Arantes de Oliveira
9560-550, Ribeira Chã
Pedestrian trail with a length of around eight kilometers, along which you will pass through beautiful green fields and some small waterfalls. The trail runs along Rua de São José, with Ribeira das Barrelas on your right. This path presents several views over the south coast of São Miguel Island and, on days with good visibility, you can even see Santa Maria Island.
Jardim do Convento dos Frades
- country
- leisure
Rua do Jardim
9560-081, Lagoa
Small garden with some garden benches and trees.
Piscinas Naturais da Lagoa
- beach
Rua da Cidade de New Bedford
9560-206, Lagoa
Bathing area very popular with local residents. It offers a set of swimming pools with access to the sea via stairs placed in the rocks.
Museu de Arte Sacra e Etnografia
- heritage
Avenida Engenheiro Eduardo Arantes de Oliveira
9560-550, Ribeira Chã
This museum brings together a collection of sacred art, made up of several pieces linked to the religious life of the population, including a baptismal font produced by artisans from Lagoa, and the image of Nossa Senhora da Ajuda. The ethnography collection is made up of reproductions of typical Micaelense housing and some objects linked to the region's traditional activities.
Quintal Etnográfico e de Endemismo Açórico
- heritage
Rua Engenheiro João Bosco Mota Amaral
9560-550, Ribeira Chã
This museum displays a variety of medicinal and endemic plants and also several agricultural miniatures.