Whale Watching Tower
Whale Watching Tower is a scenic viewpoint in Sé, Angra do Heroísmo. Whale Watching Tower is situated nearby to the peak Pico da Quebrada, as well as near the ruins Forte da Quebrada.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Monte Brasil and Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas.
Monte Brasil
Volcano
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
Monte Brasil is the remnants of a tuff volcano connecting the south coast of Terceira in the central Azores, overlooking the city of Angra do Heroísmo.
Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas
Scenic viewpoint
Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas is a monument in the Azores. It is located in Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira. Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas is situated 1 km north of Whale Watching Tower.
Fortress of São João Baptista
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
The Fortress of São João Baptista, also known as the Fort of São Filipe or Fort of Monte Brasil is a historic fortress and defensive emplacement, located in the civil parish of Sé, municipality of Angra do Heroísmo in the Portuguese island of Terceira, archipelago of the Azores. Fortress of São João Baptista is situated 1¼ km north of Whale Watching Tower.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include São Mateus da Calheta and São Bartolomeu de Regatos.
São Mateus da Calheta
Town
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
São Mateus da Calheta is a civil parish within the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 3,757, in an area of 5.98 km2. São Mateus da Calheta is situated 4½ km northwest of Whale Watching Tower.
São Bartolomeu de Regatos
Village
Photo: Luissilveira, Public domain.
São Bartolomeu de Regatos is a parish in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo on the island of Terceira in the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,983, in an area of 25.00 km². São Bartolomeu de Regatos is situated 7 km northwest of Whale Watching Tower.
Whale Watching Tower
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Also known as: “Vigia de Baleia”
- Category: tourism
- Location: Sé, Angra do Heroísmo, Terceira, Azores, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
38.63967° or 38° 38′ 23″ northLongitude
-27.2269° or 27° 13′ 37″ westOpen location code
89CJJQQF+V6OpenStreetMap ID
node 6190179587OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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