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Gruta dos Enxaréus

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Caveira
9970, Santa Cruz das Flores

Santa Cruz das Flores

Large volcanic cavity, accessible only by sea. Through a boat ride meet the approximately 50 feet deep and 25 feet wide. Second relates a legend, this cave served as a safe house to a pirate ship.

Pico da Burrinha

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Pico da Burrinha
9970-275, Santa Cruz das Flores

Santa Cruz das Flores

About 886 feet elevation. From this peak you can enjoy fantastic panoramic views over the entire island.

Zona de Protecção Especial do Ilhéu da Vila e Costa Adjacente

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Vila do Porto
9580, Vila do Porto

Vila do Porto

This Special Protection Zone has a total length of 48 hectares, having been integrated into the Natura 2000 Network. Extending from the from the tip of the Malmerendo to the Atlantic Cory's Shearwater, its most important area for birds is the islet of Vila, where the endangered migratory shorebirds nest. In addition to migratory marine fauna, this zone features perennial vegetation still pebble beaches and cliffs with endemic flora of the Macaronesian coasts.

Reserva Natural dos Ilhéus das Formigas

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Reserva Natural dos Ilhéus das Formigas
9580, Vila do Porto

Vila do Porto

The ants consist of eight islets, located about 37 km from the coast of the island of Santa Maria. Is classified as a nature reserve due to the diversity and richness of its underwater fauna. It is also known for being a place of retreat and nesting seabirds, as well as for being a place of reproduction and feeding of sharks, turtles and several cetaceans.

Mamoas dos Açores

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Mamoas dos Açores
3850, Taco

Albergaria-a-Velha

A megalithic tumulus that may date back to the 4th century bC or 3rd century bC. It is grounded and suffered no archaeological interventions. It is classed as a Public Interest Construction.

Trilho Pedestre Pico do Pedro - Pico da Esperança - Fajã do Ouvidor (PR4)

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Pico da Esperança
9800, Velas

Velas

This trail begins at the base of the peak of Pedro, rises the Pico da Esperança (highest point on the island of São Jorge, with 1053 m above sea level) and ends in Fajã do Ouvidor, fajã oversized where one can see a small harbour, a restaurant, a bathing area, etc. This route passes in an area classified as a site of Community interest and forest reserve.

Trilho Pedestre Caminho das Voltas (PR7)

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ER 1-2
9940, São Roque do Pico

Lajes do Pico

This small linear route begins near the miradouro da Terra Alta, located between the parishes of Ribeirinha and Santo Amaro and ends in the center of Santo Amaro, a former shipbuilding Center of the archipelago, where you can visit the Maritime Museum of Shipbuilding and the School of Arts and crafts.

Percurso do Chá - Porto Formoso (PRC26)

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Rua Padre João Botelho de Couto (EM 518)
9625, Maia

Ribeira Grande

Small circular route which starts and finishes near the Miradouro da Vista of boats in Porto Formoso, passing by the tea Factory and the respective tea plantations

Trilho Pedestre da Fajã de Além (PRC5)

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Santo António
9800, Velas

Velas

This trail begins and ends near the chapel of Santo António, being effected through a descent way of standing desk, great part in ancient stone staircase. Along the descent we enjoy a magnificent view over the Fajã de Besides, Fajã do Ouvidor, Fajã da Ribeira da Areia and in days of good visibility over the Islands Third and graceful.

Trilho Pedestre da Ladeira dos Moinhos (PRC8)

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Rua das Dores
9940-347, São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

Small circular route that starts in the Centre of São Roque do Pico. Along the way are six watermills and an ancient stone threshing floor, from which you can enjoy a panoramic view of the parish of São Roque.

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