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Ponta Formosa

Ponta Formosa is a point in . Ponta Formosa is situated nearby to the village , as well as near the locality .
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Places of Interest

Highlights include Cha Gorreana Tea Factory.

Museum
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Gorreana is a Portuguese company headquartered in , . It is the oldest surviving tea plantation in Europe and one of only two still operating in the Azores. is situated 3 km southeast of Ponta Formosa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Porto Formoso and São Miguel.

Village
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is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the archipelago of the . The population in 2011 was 1,265, in an area of 12.79 km2.

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is the largest and most populous island of the archipelago. Portuguese for Saint Michael, the island is also known by locals as "The Green Island". Most visitors arriving in the Azores will pass through .

Ponta Formosa

Latitude
37.83333° or 37° 50′ north
Longitude
-25.43333° or 25° 26′ west
Elevation
1 metre (3 feet)
Open location code
899PRHM8+8M
Geo­Names ID
3373037
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Satellite Map

Discover Ponta Formosa from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
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Localities in the Area

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Highlights include Praia dos Moinhos and Ponta de São Brás.

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