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São Jorge is the most central island of the Azorean Archipelago and also the one that concentrates on its territory the best that can be found on all the other islands. Known as Fajãs Island, opens space for curiosity: what is it?, in the end, a fajã?
A fajã is, basically, a flat terrain that was formed after several landslides. I.e, in practice, the towns and municipalities are located in these geological accidents – and they are beautiful! It is not known how many Fajãs there are in São Jorge, but the latest counts, always confused, point to more than 70.
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Wrapped in hydrangeas and heather, and others 1053 meters of altitude, is the Peak of Hope.
Climbing Pico da Esperança is almost a 2 em 1: visit the highest point of São Jorge and visit the other islands in the Central Group. More or less, go: on a day without fog, you can see the island of Faial from here, Pico Island, Terceira Island and Graciosa Island. E, Of course, admire the spectacular landscape of the beautiful Fajãs de São Jorge.
Mandatory stop for anyone visiting the island in summer: Poça do Simão Dias is a natural pool of crystal clear waters in the middle of huge black rock cliffs. The water is clean with a mild temperature and provides very pleasant bathing in a stunning location.
Access is on foot from Fajã do Ouvidor, through the delimited trail. It is a calm place with few people. Being next to the huge cliff there is no sun during part of the morning so it's not worth going too early.
The most famous Fajã de São Jorge is, undoubtedly, one of the most beautiful too. It is one of the most hidden places on the island of São Jorge and is considered a sanctuary of thebodyboard esurf, sought after by practitioners around the world. Bathe in the Fajã de Santo Cristo Lagoon, visit Furna do Poio and follow the pedestrian trail that leads to the Fajã de Santo Cristo Waterfall, which, after forming a natural pool, descends the cliffs, jumping down the mountain towards the sea.
Ponta do Topo is the easternmost place on the Island, where Vila do Topo and the emblematic Ponta do Topo Lighthouse are located. It is thought that it was on this beach that the first men to set foot on São Jorge disembarked., coming from Flanders.
Sete Fontes Forest Park is the ideal place to escape the world as we know it. The tranquility that nature offers allows you to relax your mind, observe endemic species of unique beauty, while the kids have fun and explore. There are children's spaces, grills and tables for picnics and barbecues and some animals, in their habitats and that we can see along the endless paths of this Park.
This is where the land ends and the sea swallows us grandly. This Nature Reserve is an area of high coastal cliffs of great beauty., a promontory from where you can observe nature in its splendor, e, for those interested, home to large numbers of nesting seabirds.
One of the largest caves in Portugal, is the largest in the Azores, and the ideal place to explore (safely and with a guide, Of course!) if you are lovers of caves and caves, of adventure and darkness. In the Algar do Montoso Caves there lives a species of beetles unique in the world! Dare to dive into the depths of the earth for a “hello”?
The Bandstand of Jardim da República – you will find different trees in every corner – is one of the most beautiful in the country and is a mandatory meeting point for anyone visiting Vila das Velas. Indeed, the entire Vila das Velas is picturesque and looks like it was taken from an old movie. The City Hall building is beautiful!
In Largo da Igreja-Matriz de São Jorge there is a lake with a stone dragon remembering the legend that tells, they say, the origin of the island's name, when Saint George fought a Dragon… and won.
OFajã da Caldeira de Santo Cristo Interpretation Center tell us the geological story, biological and human of the Fajãs de São Jorge, e, in particular, of the Fajãs of Caldeira de Santo Cristo and Cubres.
The reception can enjoy a rest area and see the space where an old oven is recreated, decorated with replicas of supporting utensils.
This is a very well-known space, since the building maintains the original and traditional facade: he was, in times, an old house with support house. Featured on several architectural websites and magazines, was on the cover of the Korean magazine C3.
The São Jorge Natural Park encompasses 24% of the total area of the island of São Jorge, can you imagine? AlreadySão Jorge Park Housewe can learn everything about this immensity of nature and discover more about the local fauna and flora.
In the main room, you will find a children's space equipped with educational games related to the Azores and environmental awareness. Zucchinis will love learning in a fun way!
You can also discover the multimedia area, where they can hear the sounds of nature and be amazed by the exhibition of photographs of the Conservation Units of São Jorge, written by Paulo Henrique Silva.
Em 1801 A large volcanic eruption destroyed a large part of the town of Urzelina. As a record of this moment that caused panic and damage, rise, alone in the vegetation, the Church Tower. The rest of the building was buried by volcanic materials.
Do you want to combine business with pleasure?? Visit the Cooperativa da Beira and taste the best cheeses in the region – Queijo da Beira, Queijo dos Lourais and Queijo do Topo are some of the varieties produced here. Culture and gastronomy in one place. Request a guided tour of the Factory, in order to see “on site” what the step by step process is for this delicious cheese to reach our table, and end up taking some slices home. Great!
Formed by basalt rocks, These natural pools are very popular in the summer and promise diving and fun! The dark volcanic color of the rocks contrasts gracefully with the deep blue of the vast Atlantic Ocean and makes for an idyllic setting..
The Velas Natural Pools offer complementary services to bathers, such as bathrooms and showers, bar service and surveillance.
Benefiting from the micro-climate of Fajão dos Vimes, the Nunes family is responsible for the only coffee production site in Europe. Coffee culture is maintained in family and artisanal ways, and at Café Nunes you can enjoy it afterwards. The family is very friendly, inviting everyone to visit the plantations, that start right there behind the house ,as well as the crafts they also produce.
The São Jorge Museum in Calheta houses objects and tools used in everyday life on the island, such as an atafona millstone, used in grinding cereals. The bread and the slaughter of the pig are represented in all their phases, as well as all the instruments used to work the linen and wool. It is a museum that therefore covers various themes., from ceramics and textiles and weaving to agriculture and livestock, passing by the furniture.
