Guidebook for Vila Franca Do Campo
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Route from the Airport to Rua Pao do Vigario Vila Franca do Campo is on the highway EN1-1A taking about 22 to 30 minutes to destination.
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João Paulo II Airport in Ponta Delgada
Route from the Airport to Rua Pao do Vigario Vila Franca do Campo is on the highway EN1-1A taking about 22 to 30 minutes to destination.
Thermal warm to hot water baths in open air pools.
Relaxed bathing. Should be for short periods 15 to 20 minutes intervals due to temperature minerals. Could cause drop in blood pressure if too long.
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Poça da Dona Beija
1 Lomba Das BarracasThermal warm to hot water baths in open air pools.
Relaxed bathing. Should be for short periods 15 to 20 minutes intervals due to temperature minerals. Could cause drop in blood pressure if too long.
One of the only 2 Tea factories of Europe. Plantations are close to the factory.
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Gorreana Tea Factory
Plantações de Chá GorreanaOne of the only 2 Tea factories of Europe. Plantations are close to the factory.
Naturally formed pools with underwater heating by caldeiras or boilers. Thermal spa and treatments.
Be careful if ocean is rough.
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Spa van Ferraria
Naturally formed pools with underwater heating by caldeiras or boilers. Thermal spa and treatments.
Be careful if ocean is rough.
Farmers Market and Shop "King of Cheese".
Very good place for shopping and at the King of Cheese you could taste cheeses from all of the islands as well as pastry products and wide variety of wines. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
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Mercado da Graca
15 R. do MercadoFarmers Market and Shop "King of Cheese".
Very good place for shopping and at the King of Cheese you could taste cheeses from all of the islands as well as pastry products and wide variety of wines. Closed on Sundays and Mondays.
Restaurants and Bars for day or night out with family and friends - by the sea at Ponta Delgada.
Café Portas Do Mar
Restaurants and Bars for day or night out with family and friends - by the sea at Ponta Delgada.
Food Scene
Bar Caloura
Snackbar - Serves very good fish dishes
Azorean cuisine - Cooked in natural Caldeiras or boilers at Furnas lagoon.
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Tony's Restaurant
Rua Largo TeatroAzorean cuisine - Cooked in natural Caldeiras or boilers at Furnas lagoon.
Open throughout the night.
Have very good service and cuisine.
Located at S.Roque Ponta Delgada. (This map has it with location error)
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Restaurante Cais 20
41 R. do TerreiroOpen throughout the night.
Have very good service and cuisine.
Located at S.Roque Ponta Delgada. (This map has it with location error)
Alabote - Restaurante Bar
68 R. East ProvidenceGood eating and sunset
On the beach of Água D`Alto the Bar/Restaurant is very pleasant both during the day as well as the evening. The host-owner João is very attentive too and the back ground music is nice. The tuna fish is very good.
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Praia de Água d'Alto
Estrada Regional 1-1On the beach of Água D`Alto the Bar/Restaurant is very pleasant both during the day as well as the evening. The host-owner João is very attentive too and the back ground music is nice. The tuna fish is very good.
Serves only lunch except on Sundays.
Known for it´s "Chicken wings" and "Francezinha" besides other dishes on the menu.
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Snack Bar Bombeiros VFC
Avenida dos Bombeiros VoluntariosServes only lunch except on Sundays.
Known for it´s "Chicken wings" and "Francezinha" besides other dishes on the menu.
Parks & Nature
Natural reserve. Trail down to water bed of the lagoon starts at Agua D´Alto or at mountain top via Lagoa. Very nice on clear days. Recommended you take food, water, chocolate and a light coat or book services with trail guides.
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Lagoa do Fogo
Natural reserve. Trail down to water bed of the lagoon starts at Agua D´Alto or at mountain top via Lagoa. Very nice on clear days. Recommended you take food, water, chocolate and a light coat or book services with trail guides.
Large botanical garden with a great warm yellow thermal water pool. Color is due to concentration of iron and minerals. Use colored swimsuits not white. Take hot soapy shower and shampoo hair twice. Do not put yellow mud on you. Ruins white linens and towels.
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Terra Nostra Garden Hotel | Furnas - São Miguel
5 Rua Padre José Jacinto BotelhoLarge botanical garden with a great warm yellow thermal water pool. Color is due to concentration of iron and minerals. Use colored swimsuits not white. Take hot soapy shower and shampoo hair twice. Do not put yellow mud on you. Ruins white linens and towels.
Fantastic islet off of Vila Franca do Campo. Loved by the Red Bull Cliff Divers Tournament. Quick boat ride available on hire with local skipper all year long. From June to September, from 9 am to 6 pm, boat service provided by the Marina.
Great for sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, etc Renting of gear available at the businesses at the marina.
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Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
Fantastic islet off of Vila Franca do Campo. Loved by the Red Bull Cliff Divers Tournament. Quick boat ride available on hire with local skipper all year long. From June to September, from 9 am to 6 pm, boat service provided by the Marina.
Great for sun bathing, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, etc Renting of gear available at the businesses at the marina.
Furnas Lake
Lagoa do Congro
Entertainment & Activities
Although many places have different activities especially during summer months, with religious or musical festivities, there are always things to see and do in Ponta Delgada and it is just a short car ride from this listing.
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Ponta Delgada
Although many places have different activities especially during summer months, with religious or musical festivities, there are always things to see and do in Ponta Delgada and it is just a short car ride from this listing.
Shopping
Nice eating court. Plenty of choices, shops and supermarket. Free parking
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Parque Atlantico
Rua da JuventudeNice eating court. Plenty of choices, shops and supermarket. Free parking