Vila do Porto

Igreja Matriz de Vila do Porto / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção

Vila do Porto

Dating from the early 15TH century, this church is one of the oldest of the Azores. Currently, the primitive structure, only the Gothic side door and a roof in Manueline style in the chapel of Santa Catarina.

Forte de São Brás

Vila do Porto

Fort built in the 16th century on Top of the rock, with the goal of defending the village during the reign filipino. It consists of a small bulwark and the building of the House of the command and troop Barracks. …

Miradouro do Pico Alto

Vila do Porto

A belvedere located at an altitude of about 600 metres, with privileged views of the entire island.

Reserva Natural da Baía da Maia

Vila do Porto

In this Bay, classified as a nature reserve, a unique and pleasant natural swimming pool, lined with cliffs that protect it from wind. A spectacle of outstanding natural beauty, where the calm waters, along with the rock formations of volcanic …

Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos

Vila do Porto

The primitive Chapel, dating from the 15TH century, was rebuilt between 1674 and 1676. The main façade is torn by a straight Dick portal, while the lateral facades have arched portals Manueline. Inside stands the chorus-high, the Gospel-side pulpit and …

Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Valverde

Vila do Porto

Nice place, densely wooded, with many shady places to rest. Be sure to visit the small lake with ducks and deer fence.

Barreiro da Faneca e Costa Norte

Vila do Porto

The North Coast is a protected landscape of regional interest, a huge green stain with the blue of the sky as a backdrop. Also includes the area of Barreiro da Faneca, an area known as the "Red Desert", to characterize …

Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo

Vila do Porto

This Environmental Interpretation Centre intends to, at the same time, honoring Dalal Pigeon-a citizen who devoted much of his life to research and teaching in the area of natural-history, install a multifunctional space focusing on environmental issues and enhance the …

Praia de São Lourenço

Vila do Porto

A beach and natural pools, located at the bottom of a lovely cliff. It has a wide stretch of sand with low rocks that enter the sea. It is classed as a Natural Reservation.

Praia Formosa

Vila do Porto

A beach with fine, light sand, divided by a boardwalk. It welcomes the famed Celebrations of the August's Tide (Festa da Maré de Agosto) every year. It is classed as a Natural Reservation.

Farol de Gonçalo Velho Cabral

Vila do Porto

Lighthouse built in 1927, the 114 meters of altitude, in the call tip of the Castle. It is a quadrangular tower with 14 meters high with some buildings annexes.

Miradouro para a Baía de São Lourenço

Vila do Porto

This belvedere has views of the wide stretch of sand in the São Lourenço Bay and of the hillsides filled with vineyards and a few houses.