The Top 17 Attractions around São Mateus
There are plenty of places to see and visit around São Mateus. Whether you love hiking or cycling, São Mateus is a region where 17
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: October 22, 2025
Furna do Enxofre
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Furna do Enxofre is a large volcanic cave on Graciosa Island. It is characterized by a vaulted roof and originates from caldera eruptive centers. It is accessible via a stone …
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Caldeirinha de Pêro Botelho
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One of the many volcanic craters that dominate the peaks of the Azores, Caldeirinha is one of the highest points on Graciosa Island. From the crest of the caldera, it …
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Graciosa Wind Farm
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The dream of living with renewable energy is a reality in Graciosa. The Graciosa Wind Farm supplies more than 60% of the island's electrical needs (it reached 100% at one point). The project, officially called "Graciolica", began operating in 2019.
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Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Luz
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The Church of Nossa Senhora da Luz was rebuilt in 1738 after time-destroying earthquakes - originally a 16th century hermitage. It houses several sacred images, including Our Lady of Light and Saint Michael the Archangel.
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Praia da Vila da Praia, São Mateus
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The parish of São Mateus, located in Santa Cruz da Graciosa, occupies the southeast of Graciosa island, including Vila da Praia. It stands out for its history as one of …
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Vila Franca Do Campo (São Pedro)RibeirinhaRibeira Grande (Matriz)Água De AltoRibeira Grande (Conceição)Ribeira SecaVila Franca Do Campo (São Miguel)Ponta GarçaPorto FormosoRibeira SecaSão BrásRibeira Das TaínhasFurnasÁgua De PauRibeira ChãMaiaSanta BárbaraSalgaLomba De São PedroLagoa (Santa Cruz)AchadinhaPovoaçãoNossa Senhora Dos RemédiosSantanaAlgarviaAchadaCaboucoLagoa (Nossa Senhora Do Rosário)Ribeira QuenteFenais Da AjudaLomba Da MaiaSão Pedro De NordestinhoLomba Da FazendaFlamengosRabo De PeixeRosto Do Cão (Livramento)Santo António De NordestinhoPico Da PedraMadalenaPraia Do AlmoxarifePedro MiguelHorta (Angústias)Horta (Conceição)CandeláriaCriação VelhaRosto Do Cão (São Roque)NordesteFaial Da TerraBandeirasSanta LuziaHorta (Matriz)Água RetortaCastelo BrancoCedrosRibeirinhaSanta BárbaraRemédiosSanto AntónioPilar Da BretanhaCapelasMosteirosSete CidadesFeteirasCandeláriaRelvaGinetesSanta BárbaraAjuda Da BretanhaTerra ChãQuatro RibeirasSão Mateus Da CalhetaCalhetasssSalãoFeteiraPorto JudeuPosto SantoBiscoitosSão Bartolomeu De RegatosCinco RibeirasAltaresSão Vicente FerreiraAngra (Santa Luzia)Angra (São Pedro)Angra (Nossa Senhora Da Conceição)Vila De São SebastiãoSão BentoPonta Delgada (São Sebastião)CovoadaArrifesFenais Da LuzFajã De CimaAgualvaSão MateusÁrea de Paisagem Protegida das Sete CidadesCapeloPraia Da Vitória (Santa Cruz)FontinhasSão Roque Do PicoAngra (Sé)Vila NovaSão JoãoRibeirinhaDoze RibeirasRaminhoSerretaSanto AntónioFajã De BaixoPonta Delgada (São Pedro)Ponta Delgada (São José)São BrásPraia Do NorteFeteiraSanta ClaraSão CaetanoLajesCalheta De NesquimRibeirinhaNorte Grande (Neves)CalhetaNorte PequenoRibeira SecaRibeirasFonte Do BastardoSanto AmaroManadas (Santa Bárbara)PiedadeSanto AmaroUrzelina (São Mateus)São PedroAlmagreiraSanto EspíritoSanta BárbaraVila Do PortoVelas (São Jorge)Lajes Do PicoPorto MartinsSanto AntãoRosaisPrainhaCabo Da PraiaLakea das FurnasLuzSanta Cruz Da GraciosaGuadalupeÁrea de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona OesteTopo (Nossa Senhora Do Rosário)Reserva Natural da Montanha do PicoReserva Natural da Lakea do Fogo
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