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Santa Maria Vila Do Porto is a municipality in the Azores Region, on the Santa Maria Island of Portugal. As it is the most important city of the island, Santa Maria Vila Do Porto is also the location of the island airport, through which numerous tourists access the area each year. The discovery of the island took place in the year 1432 and the creation of the city of Santa Maria Vila Do Porto started soon after. The population in Santa Maria Vila Do Porto reaches approximately 5,510 inhabitants.

Top Attractions within Santa Maria Vila Do Porto

The Mare de Agosto Festival is one of the main celebrations in Santa Maria Vila Do Porto, taking place at the end of August. The setting of the event is the Formosa Beach. Many young people gather here for the time of the festival, due to the fact that it is composed out of days filled with music, fun and entertainment, perfect for the summer vacations of the youth.

The Museum de Santa Maria Lamas is the place in which you can learn more about the past of the Santa Maria Vila Do Porto community. The main collections of the museum focus on creating an adequate image of the history, of the culture, of the arts and of the traditions in the community and in the region.

The Rosa Alta Restaurant is the perfect venue for your meals in Santa Maria Vila Do Porto. Traditional dishes from the local cuisine will charm your tastes and will make you want to come back here for more. You can plan all your vacation meals here, as there is something new for you to try each day and with each course.

The Pico Alto is a high point of the island that can be seen near Santa Maria Vila Do Porto. The panorama of the city is splendid from atop and you get the chance to see around the region a bit more. It is one of the best places for your walks and for taking really amazing vacation pictures.