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Places in the Azores

Viewpoints, beaches, museums and the people who host visitors, island by island.

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Províncias Viewpoint

Províncias Viewpoint, opened in 2004 at an elevated site in Fajã de Cima, offers a broad view over the houses of this locality in Ponta Delgada. São Miguel View place

Nossa Senhora da Conceição Viewpoint

Ponta da Espalamaca viewpoint overlooking Horta, its bay, Almoxarife Beach and Pico, beside the nearby monument to Nossa Senhora da Conceição. Faial View place

Santa Iria Viewpoint

Santa Iria Viewpoint

Coastal viewpoint between Ribeirinha and Porto Formoso with a panorama over São Miguel's north coast, Ponta do Cintrão, Maia and the ocean-facing slopes. São Miguel View place

Despe-te Que Suas Viewpoint

Despe-te Que Suas Viewpoint in Algarvia offers broad views over the north coast, Algarvia and Santana, standing above the area's high and deep cliffs. São Miguel View place

Castelo Viewpoint

Castelo Viewpoint stands beside the entrance to Lagoa harbour and was built using the remains of the old Santa Cruz Fort, which overlooks the same port. São Miguel View place

Castelo Branco Viewpoint

Small tower viewpoint in Ponta Garça, reached from the road between Vila Franca do Campo and Furnas, with views over Furnas valley and lake and the south coast. São Miguel View place

Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint

Cerrado das Freiras Viewpoint, on the descent to Sete Cidades, offers a close panoramic view over the Blue Lagoon and the surrounding landscape. São Miguel View place

Cintrão Viewpoint

Elevated viewpoint in Ribeirinha near Ponta do Cintrão, with a whale-watching point and views of Ponta Formosa and the broad Santa Iria Bay. São Miguel View place

Facho Viewpoint

Serra do Facho viewpoint, once a fire beacon warning ships, with military signalling history and the Monument of the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Terceira View place

Rosto de Cão Islet Viewpoint

Rosto de Cão Islet Viewpoint in São Roque offers a broad perspective over the islet, the city and a long stretch of coastline reaching Ponta da Galera. São Miguel View place

Monte Carneiro Viewpoint

Atop Monte Carneiro at 287 metres, this viewpoint offers a 360-degree panorama across Faial's green interior and its scattered small villages. Faial View place

Monte das Cruzes Viewpoint

Viewpoint overlooking Santa Cruz das Flores, with views across the village houses, the sea and an extensive green landscape stretching to the horizon. Flores View place

Pelado Viewpoint

Viewpoint in Lomba da Fazenda within Pelado Park, with Atlantic and mountain scenery, endemic natural richness, and geological features to study. São Miguel View place

Pico Bartolomeu Viewpoint

Pico Bartolomeu Viewpoint, at around 800 metres above sea level, provides far-reaching land and sea views, including Faial da Terra and Água Retorta. São Miguel View place

Pico da Velha Viewpoint

Viewpoint in Sete Fontes Forest Park on São Jorge, with sweeping views over Rosais and the Central Group islands of Pico and Faial across the channel. São Jorge View place

Pico das Cruzinhas Viewpoint

Monte Brasil viewpoint with panoramic views over Terceira's south coast, historic Angra do Heroísmo, its bays, ports and surrounding mountains. Terceira View place

Pico do Carvão Viewpoint

Sete Cidades viewpoint overlooking the mountain massif, north and south coasts, a broad expanse of volcanic cones, and several surrounding lagoons. São Miguel View place

Pico do Ferro Viewpoint

Viewpoint at around 570 metres in Furnas, offering broad views over the volcanic crater, Furnas Lagoon, the valley, and the surrounding mountains. São Miguel View place

Pico do Paul Viewpoint

High-altitude viewpoint in Feteiras with views across the north and south coasts, the inland mountains, and the nearby Empadadas and Rasa lagoons. São Miguel View place

Pico dos Bodes Viewpoint

Elevated viewpoint in Faial da Terra overlooking São Miguel's south-east coast, the Garajau and Lobeira headlands, and the Povoação and Furnas calderas. São Miguel View place

Pico Longo Viewpoint

Viewpoint in Faial da Terra, just outside Povoação, overlooking the village, nearby settlements scattered through the landscape, and a land-and-sea horizon. São Miguel View place

Pico Matias Simão Viewpoint

Altares viewpoint with views of Terceira's north coast, white houses among pastures and Serra de Santa Bárbara, plus Graciosa on clear days. Terceira View place

Pilar Viewpoint

A viewpoint on a rise beside Nossa Senhora do Pilar Chapel, offering broad views over part of Faial Island and the historic city of Horta below. Faial View place

Salto da Farinha Viewpoint

Viewpoint in Salga with views of the north coast and Nordeste mountains, beside an iron-rich waterfall that drops more than 40 metres in height. São Miguel View place