Mirad das Fontinhas
About
Mirad das Fontinhas in Santa Maria stands on EN1-2A in Santo Espírito, on the island's eastern side.
This establishment sits in the parish of Santo Espírito, one of the island's main settlements. It has earned a 4.8 out of 5 average across 157 reviews, a strong record for the island. The venue is known among visitors passing through the area, and first-time visitors can expect a stop that fits naturally into a tour of Santa Maria's eastern parishes. Its position places it within reach of the island's main places, including Vila do Porto, Almagreira, Santo Espírito, Maia and Anjos.
Portuguese is the main language, spoken with distinctive island accents and local words, so a few phrases in Portuguese are useful when asking for directions.
Summer is the driest and warmest season, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to September, which makes the warmer months the busiest time to visit. Sperm whales, dolphins and seabirds such as Cory's shearwater are seen on whale-watching trips from several ports, an activity that draws visitors to the island's coast.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mirad das Fontinhas known for?
Mirad das Fontinhas is known as a local business on Santa Maria, the Portuguese island where whaling was an important industry until the 1980s. Boats and lookout posts from that whaling era are kept in island museums.
What kind of business is Mirad das Fontinhas?
Mirad das Fontinhas is a local business based on Santa Maria, an island in Portugal. Portuguese is the main language spoken on Santa Maria, with distinctive island accents and local words.
What should first-time visitors expect at Mirad das Fontinhas?
First-time visitors to Mirad das Fontinhas can expect a local business setting on Santa Maria, where Portuguese is the main language, spoken with distinctive island accents and local words. Summer on Santa Maria is the driest and warmest season, and the sea is warm enough for swimming from June to September.
Where is Mirad das Fontinhas located on Santa Maria?
Mirad das Fontinhas sits at EN1-2A in Santo Espírito, on the island of Santa Maria in Portugal. That address places it in the Santo Espírito area of the island, within the Portuguese island group that includes Santa Maria.
How do visitors rate Mirad das Fontinhas?
Mirad das Fontinhas holds a rating of 4.8 out of 5 from 157 reviews. That rating reflects how visitors rate this local business on Santa Maria.
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