Talho da Saúde
About
Talho da Saúde in São Miguel (Azores) stands on Rua da Saúde 245 in Arrifes, a parish just outside Ponta Delgada on the island's south side. The business trades as a butcher, serving the Arrifes area with counter service.
Locals know Talho da Saúde for its meat counter, and first-time visitors should expect a small neighbourhood shop rather than a large supermarket hall. Customers have given it a 4.6 out of 5 average across 27 reviews. Arrifes sits close to Ponta Delgada, so the shop is easy to work into a circuit that also takes in Furnas, Ribeira Grande, Lagoa, Vila Franca do Campo, Nordeste, Setes Cidades and Povoação.
Arrifes lies inland from the south coast, a short drive from Ponta Delgada and its harbour. The island's weather shifts quickly, with showers and wind arriving off the Atlantic at any time of year. Carnival and religious processions mark the island calendar, and whale-watching boats leave from several ports in search of sperm whales, dolphins and Cory's shearwater.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Talho da Saúde known for?
Talho da Saúde is a butcher's shop on São Miguel, in the Azores, and its name is tied to the street it occupies in Arrifes. The island's calendar of Carnival, religious processions and bull-running on a rope shapes the rhythm of local life around it.
What kind of business is Talho da Saúde?
Talho da Saúde is a butcher on São Miguel in the Azores, part of Portugal. It serves customers looking for meat in the Arrifes area, where it trades under its own name.
Where is Talho da Saúde located on São Miguel?
Talho da Saúde sits at Rua da Saúde 245 in Arrifes, on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. Arrifes is a parish just outside Ponta Delgada, so the shop is well placed for anyone staying in or passing through that part of the island.
How do visitors rate Talho da Saúde?
Talho da Saúde holds a rating of 4.6 out of 5 from 27 reviews, a strong score for a butcher on São Miguel. Those figures reflect how customers in the Azores have received the shop at Rua da Saúde 245 in Arrifes.
Is Talho da Saúde easy to reach from the main resorts or towns on São Miguel?
Talho da Saúde is within reach of several settlements on São Miguel, including Ponta Delgada, Furnas, Ribeira Grande, Lagoa, Vila Franca do Campo, Nordeste, Setes Cidades and Povoação. The island lies in the path of Atlantic weather systems, so showers and wind can arrive quickly at any time of year, which is worth bearing in mind when travelling to Arrifes.
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