Location: Santa Cruz das Flores
Top Things to do in Santa Cruz das Flores
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6 Sights & Landmarks in Santa Cruz das Flores That You Shouldn't Miss
Santa Cruz das Flores (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈsɐ̃tɐ ˈkɾuʒ ðɐʃ ˈfloɾɨʃ]) is a municipality situated in the north half of the island of Flores, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Situated in the sparsely populated Western Group, the population in 2011 was 2,289 inhabitants in an area that covers approximately 70.91 square kilometres (27.38 sq mi), bordering the southern municipality of Lajes das Flores.
Restaurants in Santa Cruz das Flores
1. Queijaria Val da Fazenda
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
2. Miradouro Do Ilheu Furado
3. Faja Grande
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4.5 based on 177 reviews
Reviewed By priscilahmsilva
Great natural sea pools, views from the waterfalls and quiet! Some nice options to eat fresh fish also.
4. Miradouro do Monte das Cruzes
5. Lighthouse of Ponta do Albernaz
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4.0 based on 42 reviews
Reviewed By Coconut_H2O - Santa Fe, United States
We drove until we couldn't drive any farther north and found ourselves at a very picturesque point of Flores at a large concrete structure that is the lighthouse. The doors were open and the wind seem to push us in as we battled it from the car to the instantly calm atrium. We were inspecting some antique machinery when a strong and tall young sailor came rushing out asking how we got in. He seemed a little alarmed and then to himself said, 'well it's the end of the road it's only natural you would be curious.' Seeing we were harmless tourists he then proceeded to explain that the lighthouse was closed but offered a quick tour since we had come a long way. That turned into a comprehensive and very interesting explanation of the lighthouse, it's workings and the culture of the island itself. The sailor was super intelligent and insightful beyond his years and we greatly enjoyed the lighthouse and his hospitality. I believe it's worth the drive out just for the views but if you are lucky enough to meet a sailor on post I would recommend the tour and an open conversation which is much of what any tourist can ask for.
6. Igreja Matriz Nossa Senhora da Conceicao
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3.0 based on 3 reviews
