Morro dos Frades
About
Among Flores (Azores)'s local businesses, Morro dos Frades sits at 9QHP+XR4, Lajes das Flores, Portugal. That address places it in Lajes das Flores, on an island in the Azores group.
Morro dos Frades is a local business drawing visitors in Lajes das Flores. A 4.9 out of 5 average across 44 reviews points to consistent satisfaction among those who come. Santa Cruz das Flores, Lajes das Flores, Fajã Grande, Fajãzinha and Caveira all lie within reach on the island. Five photographs accompany the listing, so the setting can be seen beforehand.
Portugal's islands have a mild oceanic climate, with green landscapes through the year and most rain in winter. Summer is the driest and warmest season, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to September.
Sperm whales, dolphins and seabirds such as Cory's shearwater are seen on whale-watching trips from several ports. Whaling was an important island industry until the 1980s, and its boats and lookout posts are kept in island museums.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Morro dos Frades known for?
Morro dos Frades is a local business based on Flores in the Azores, part of Portugal's island group in the Atlantic. The surrounding island has a mild oceanic climate with green landscapes through the year, and summer brings the driest, warmest weather.
What kind of business is Morro dos Frades?
Morro dos Frades operates as a local business on Flores in the Azores, and five photos document it. Flores itself is known for sperm whales, dolphins and Cory's shearwater, which are seen on whale-watching trips from several ports around the island.
What should first-time visitors expect at Morro dos Frades?
A first visit to Morro dos Frades means calling at a local business on Flores in the Azores, an island where the sea stays warm enough for swimming from June to September. Whaling shaped island life until the 1980s, and its boats and lookout posts are kept in island museums.
Where is Morro dos Frades located on Flores?
Morro dos Frades sits at 9QHP+XR4 in Lajes das Flores, Portugal, on the island of Flores in the Azores. That places it in the western part of the island group, within easy reach of the settlements strung along the coast.
Is Morro dos Frades easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on Flores?
Morro dos Frades lies in Lajes das Flores, with Santa Cruz das Flores among the nearby places, so it sits within reach of the island's main settlements. Fajã Grande, Fajãzinha and Caveira are also close by on Flores.
Visitor Reviews
Reviews from IslandSpots members
No reviews yet — be the first to share what this place is really like.
