Tourism

Convento de São Boaventura

The Flores Museum was created in 1977 by Regional Legislative Decree No. 25/77/A, under the name of the Ethnography House of Flores Island. This designation was maintained until 1991, when it was renamed Flores Museum by Regional Legislative Decree No. 4/91/A. Its founder and first director was João António Gomes Vieira, a native of Flores, who was primarily responsible for conceiving the collections the Museum currently holds. These collections cover themes such as weaving, dairy products, agriculture, livestock, fishing, whaling, navigation, and sacred art. In 1986, it incorporated the Casa Pimentel de Mesquita, where an exhibition dedicated to linen and and wool spinning technology was installed, in addition to furniture from the 18th to 20th centuries. This house museum operated until 2008, when it began to house the Municipal Library. From 1993, the Museum’s headquarters became the old Convent of São Boaventura, where it remains to this day. In addition to this, the Flores Museum also has the Boqueirão Whaling Factory as an annex.

Museu e Auditório Municipal

The Santa Cruz das Flores Cultural Center - Municipal Auditorium is a cozy venue in Santa Cruz das Flores, Portugal. With modern architecture and an auditorium seating 125, it’s perfect for films, plays, and musical shows. There’s also space for permanent exhibitions, temporary art galleries, and a cool café to relax. Visitors love the atmosphere and the acoustics are perfect for listening to great music. Overall, it’s a great place to enjoy culture in this charming town.

Igreja Nossa Senhora de Lurdes

The Church of Nossa Senhora de Lourdes stands over a small farming community on Flores Island, in the Azores, Portugal. The church was built on top of a hill in 1909, in this agricultural community north of Santa Cruz das Flores. Both the exterior, flanked by two towers, and the interior are very simple, typical of churches in smaller Azorean communities.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

The Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição is the parish church of the town of Santa Cruz das Flores. Its construction began in 1859, making it one of the most imposing churches in the archipelago. With two bell towers, the facade is adorned with profuse stonework and large windows. Inside, note the valuable decoration of the chancel.

Miradouro dos cedros

The Miradouro dos Cedros, located in the city of Santa Cruz das Flores, on Flores Island, is one of the best tourist attractions in this area. It is characterized by offering panoramic sea views in Cedros. Next to the viewpoint is the famous church, one of the main attractions of this part of the island. The place provides unique moments, where the sea and sky unite in beauty and tranquility, creating an incredible scene. This spot is perfect for moments of rest and for taking photos that can immortalize unique moments of calm and beauty. Come see the gentle, misty blue of the sea, sit by the church, and enjoy the salty breeze of the Atlantic Ocean. Come and discover this beautiful place, which will never go unnoticed. The Miradouro dos Cedros is an experience of tranquility and beauty that must be lived.

Miradouro da Costa Norte

Farol da Ponta do Albernaz

The Farol da Ponta do Albernaz was built at the northwestern tip of Flores Island, atop a high cliff and positioned to face the direction from which most maritime traffic in its waters originated. Initially, it was designed as part of the General Lighting and Buoyage Plan for the neighboring Ponta Delgada, but in 1902 this plan was rejected, and the adaptation of the old lighthouse according to new technologies was then proposed. The new lighthouse was then determined to be installed at Ponta do Albarnaz, about 3 kilometers from the village. The position was strategic, on a high cliff on the west coast, thus allowing the signal to be sighted from the coast of Corvo Island and along the entire northwestern coast of Flores Island. The decision to build the lighthouse was not peaceful, and in 1922, an amicable agreement was reached for the lighthouse’s installation at Ponta do Albernaz. Construction of the lighthouse and its access roads then began, as there was no existing access to the parish of Ponta Delgada or to Ponta do Albernaz. The lighthouse began its operations in January 1925. In 2005, it was still the only lighthouse in Portugal not connected to the electricity grid.

Miradouro dos Caimbros

The Miradouro dos Caimbros is located in the municipality of Santa Cruz das Flores, Flores Island, and is accessible by car. From this spot, you’ll enjoy wonderful views of the sea and the coastal landscape. Additionally, the viewpoint offers a spectacular panorama, giving visitors a unique opportunity to pause and contemplate one of the most picturesque and romantic places on the island. Come discover a refuge where the natural beauty of the blue sea and the tranquility of Portugal’s barn await you to provide a memorable experience!