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Miradouro de Santa Iria Lookout, São Miguel Island

Enjoy the natural landscape of the coast of São Miguel from Miradouro de Santa Iria Lookout

Miradouro de Santa Iria Lookout, São Miguel Island
Miradouro de Santa Iria Lookout, São Miguel Island
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Miradouro de Santa Iria Lookout is located near Ribeira Grande area, very close to the town of Porto Formoso, in São Miguel IslandAzores.

From this lookout, you can enjoy the great beauty of the natural landscape of the northern coast of São Miguel Island. Here the atmosphere is relaxed and quiet, being the perfect place to relax.

 

The nearby areas are marked by the tea plantations. Legend goes that it was in this hill where, in 1831, the battle of Ladeira da Velha took place. In the battle, the troops of King D. Pedro IV defeated those of his brother D. Miguel, leading the way to the concession of Évora Monte, that ended the civil war between Liberals and Miguelistas (supporters of D. Miguel) that lasted from 1832 to 1834.

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Miradouro de Santa Iria, São Miguel, Azores.

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Free Admission.

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  • To make Portugal, its culture and its heritage known.
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