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Reserva Natural da Baía de São Lourenço
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São Lourenço
9580-114, Vila do Porto
São Lourenço Bay, also known as the "Rising Sun" Bay, is a beautiful area surrounded by vineyards separated by meadows, with the blue sea as a backdrop. The lush green landscape and the blue ocean create a truly enchanting setting. The area covers approximately 113 hectares and has been designated a nature reserve since 1987. It is freely accessible to anyone who wishes to visit.

Barreiro da Faneca e Costa Norte
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São Pedro
9580-322, Vila do Porto
The North Coast is a protected landscape of regional interest, a vast expanse of green against a backdrop of blue skies. It also includes the Barreiro da Faneca area, known as the "Red Desert" for its undulating terrain formed by red clays.

Reserva Natural da Baía da Maia
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ER 1-2
9580-228, Vila do Porto
This bay, classified as a Nature Reserve, boasts a unique and pleasant natural pool, flanked by cliffs that protect it from the wind. A spectacle of great natural beauty, the clear, calm waters, along with the surrounding volcanic rock formations, invite you to a relaxing day.

Farol de Gonçalo Velho Cabral
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ER1-2
9580-228, Vila do Porto
Lighthouse built in 1927, 114 meters above sea level, on Ponta do Castelo. It is a 14-meter-high quadrangular tower with several attached buildings.

Forte de São Brás
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EN1-2A
9580-514, Vila do Porto
Fort built in the 16th century on the site of Cimo da Rocha to defend the town during the Philippine reign. It consists of a small bastion and the Command House and Troop Barracks. Inside, there is the chapel of Our Lady of Conception and an obelisk in honor of Commander Carvalho Araújo.

Igreja Matriz de Vila do Porto / Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Assunção
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Rua Frei Gonçalo Velho
9580-531, 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.

Centro de Interpretação Ambiental Dalberto Pombo
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Rua Teófilo Braga, 10-14
9580-535, Vila do Porto
This Environmental Interpretation Center aims to simultaneously pay tribute to Dalberto Pombo (a citizen who dedicated much of his life to research and teaching in the field of natural history), establish a multifunctional space focused on environmental issues, and enhance Vila do Porto's built heritage.

Reserva Florestal de Recreio de Valverde
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Salvaterra
9580-475, Vila do Porto
A pleasant, densely wooded area with plenty of shaded spots to relax. Don't miss the small pond with ducks and the fence with a few deer.

Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
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EN2-2
9580-470, Vila do Porto
The original chapel, dating from the 15th century, was rebuilt between 1674 and 1676. The main façade features a straight-lintel portal, while the side façades feature Manueline arched portals. The interior features the high choir, the pulpit on the Gospel side, and the chancel with a triptych commemorating the patron saint.

Pico Alto
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Pico Alto
9580-012, Vila do Porto
This elevation reaches its highest point at approximately 587 meters and boasts abundant vegetation due to the high rainfall. From its summit, we can enjoy fantastic views of the entire island.
