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Arco Natural de Velas

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Avenida dos Baleeiros
9800-548, Velas

Velas

This natural arch in basaltic lava, located in Fajã da Ribeira da Areia, is so imposing that it arouses much curiosity.

Miradouro da Ribeira do Almeida

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  • leisure

Rua Doutor Teófilo Braga
9800-302, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers beautiful views of the marina, the ocean and, in the distance, the islands of Pico and Faial.

Miradouro do Pico da Esperança

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  • leisure

Pico da Esperança
9800, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers beautiful panoramic views of the surrounding green fields, with a small lake standing out.

Miradouro da Fajã das Almas

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  • leisure

Fajã das Almas
9800-021, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers privileged views of Fajã das Almas, with the sea as a backdrop.

Torre da Urzelina

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ER1-2
9800, Velas

Velas

In 1808, a strong volcanic eruption destroyed most of the village of Urzelina, leaving only this church tower.

Miradouro do Pico da Velha

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  • leisure

Pico da Velha
9800-205, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers fantastic views of the nearby housing estates, the sea, and, in the distance, the islands of Pico and Faial.

Reserva Florestal de Recreio das Sete Fontes

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  • leisure

Sete Fontes
9800-206, Velas

Velas

The reserve officially opened in 1976, offering visitors extensive green spaces, picnic areas, a playground, sports courts, shelters, and enclosures with various animal species. Also located here are the Chapel of Saint John, the niche of Saint Isidro, and the Monument to the Emigrant.

Miradouro do Canavial

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  • leisure

ER1-2
9800, Velas

Velas

This viewpoint offers fantastic views of Velas, with the pools and soccer field standing out, the sea, and, in the distance, the islands of Pico and Faial.

Piscina Natural da Preguiça

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Rua do Mar
9800-557, Velas

Velas

Fantastic natural pools of volcanic origin, surrounded by a landscape of extreme beauty.

Poça dos Frades

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Avenida da Conceição
9800-521, Velas

Velas

The geological formation in this area created one of the island's most popular bathing areas. The result of lava flowing from the island's interior, the rocks protect small beaches where various soccer and beach volleyball competitions take place.

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