Portão do Mar

The main village on the island, built on a fajã, remains small - the old part around the port is tidy, charming - the narrow alleys of houses with wrought iron balconies.

Going down to the port, you will find the 18th century entrance gate - Portão do Mar. At this time, the port was protected by walls and the village was accessed through the gate of the Sea - closed at night and in moments of imminent collision. pirates or corsairs.