Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal

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Vila Franca Do Campo

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Vila Franca do Campo on Sao Miguel's south coast was the Azores' original capital until a 1522 earthquake and landslide destroyed much of the town. Its best-known feature today is the Ilheu de Vila Franca, a small volcanic islet just offshore with a natural swimming pool, reachable by boat in summer.

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Vila Franca do Campo on Sao Miguel's south coast was the Azores' original capital until a 1522 earthquake and landslide destroyed much of the town. Its best-known feature today is the Ilheu de Vila Franca, a small volcanic islet just offshore with a natural swimming pool, reachable by boat in summer.

Country: PortugalLanguage: PortugueseCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: WET (UTC+0)
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Vila Franca do Campo on Sao Miguel's south coast was the Azores' original capital until a 1522 earthquake and landslide destroyed much of the town. Its best-known feature today is the Ilheu de Vila Franca, a small volcanic islet just offshore with a natural swimming pool, reachable by boat in summer.

Best forSwimming at the Ilheu islet; small-town Azorean day trips from Ponta Delgada
When to goJune-September when boats run out to the Ilheu
Getting aroundCar or bus from Ponta Delgada (about 20-25 minutes); boat trips to the islet run in summer
Where to stayCentral Vila Franca do Campo near the waterfront
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife or a large selection of restaurants

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