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Calheta de Nesquim, Pico Island
Visit the privileged settlement of Calheta de Nesquim to sight whales in Pico Island, Azores.
Calheta de Nesquim
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Calheta de Nesquim is a place with few communications within the island, but thanks to its excellent location, in front of the channel separating Faial and Pico Islands, is perfect for whales and sperm whales sighting, as they pass close to the coast.
Calheta de Nesquim
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In this city is located the 19th century Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião Mother Church with its two towers crowned by bulbous domes with views to the picturesque pier, preceded by an atrium-overlook extended until a gardened square.
Having a walk by the maritime group of houses and enjoying the views of the omnipresent Pico is an unforgettable experience.
It is also interesting to go on a tour on foot to the the neighbour city of Ponta da Ilha and its lighthouse, all of them classified as Site of Community Importance.
Close to the Calheta de Nesquim are also located the cities of Piedade, with its 19th-century Marian temple and the Matos Souto Botanic Park; as well as the Riberinha, located beside spectacular cliffs and the Miradouro de Terra Alta Viewpoint, from where you will be able to see São Jorge Island.
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