What to do in Vila dos Remedios

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Remedios Fort showing building ruins

Places to Visit in Vila dos Remedios

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Top places to visit

1. Baia do Sancho

The natural amphitheater of Sancho Beach has calm, blue-green water and stunning views of jagged cliffs. Steep trails with scenic lookouts surround the beach, which is flanked by the ruins of a fort. Climb to higher ground for a vantage point over the area to see the twin peaks of Dois Irmãos Hill slightly east.
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Sancho Beach showing general coastal views and a beach

2. Cachorro Beach

A stone pool and a freshwater source make Cachorro Beach an attractive option on a sunny day. Its name, Portuguese for “dog,” pays tribute to a bronze fountain with the face of a canine that once stood here. Admire the spectacular views of the rocky hills and giant trees that enclose this sheltered bay.
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Cachorro Beach showing a beach, a luxury hotel or resort and general coastal views

3. Baía dos Porcos

Small rocks and natural pools of colorful fish are a trademark of the serene and scenic Porcos Bay. With its unimpeded views of the two peaks of Dois Irmãos Hill, it provides spectacular photo opportunities. Climb up one of the surrounding cliffs for the best vantage points to enjoy this surreal region of cliffs, islets and the blue-green glimmer of the ocean.
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Porcos Bay featuring general coastal views, island views and rugged coastline

4. Remedios Fort

Remédios Fort is an impressive structure built on a rugged cliff top by Portuguese settlers in the 18th century. It stands atop the ruins of a former Dutch stronghold and served as a political prison in the early 1900s. Learn about the history of the archipelago’s main defense structure.
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Remedios Fort which includes military items, a ruin and heritage elements

5. Sao Miguel Palace

São Miguel Palace is a colonial two-story house with a grand external staircase and lancet windows. Palm trees and ominously raised cannons flank the palace, which overlooks a sloping, cobbled square near the ocean. Take a tour of the intriguing house to appreciate its period furniture and décor.
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Sao Miguel Palace which includes a monument, a park and château or palace

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Floresta Velha

Floresta Velha is well liked for its restaurants. If you'd like to do some sightseeing in the greater Vila dos Remedios area, you might plan a trip to Flamboyant Square or Conceicao Beach.

Floresta Velha
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Vila da Trinta

Though Vila da Trinta may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Flamboyant Square and Cachorro Beach.

Vila da Trinta

Day trip destinations from Vila dos Remedios