Monte Brasil, Nature reserve in Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal.
Monte Brasil encompasses a volcanic peninsula connected to Terceira Island, featuring extensive forest areas and multiple walking trails through diverse vegetation.
The establishment of this protected area occurred on August 30, 1989, under management of the Regional Directorate of Forest Resources.
Monte Brasil serves as an educational center where visitors learn about local ecosystems through organized programs and guided nature walks.
The reserve provides marked trails, viewing points, and informational panels that guide visitors through different sections of the protected natural area.
This extinct volcano rises from the Atlantic Ocean to form a peninsula that contains Fort São João Baptista, built during the Philippine Dynasty.
Location: Angra (Sé)
Website: http://drrf-sraa.azores.gov.pt/areas/reservas-recreio/Paginas/RFR_Monte_Brasil_pt.aspx
Operator: DRRF
Website: http://drrf-sraa.azores.gov.pt/areas/reservas-recreio/Paginas/RFR_Monte_Brasil_pt.aspx
GPS coordinates: 38.64425,-27.22139
Latest update: March 2, 2025 21:02
Fort of São João Baptista
932 m
Centro Histórico de Angra do Heroísmo
1.2 km
Forte de São Sebastião
1.1 km
Palácio dos Capitães-Generais
1.4 km
Palácio Bettencourt
1.2 km
Igreja da Misericórdia
1.1 km
Solar da Madre de Deus
1.5 km
Câmara Municipal de Angra do Heroísmo
1.3 km
Cemitério das Âncoras
676 m
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Carmo
1.4 km
Forte de Santo António do Monte Brasil
1.1 km
Convent of Esperança
1.3 km
Solar de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
1.3 km
Episcopal Palace of Angra do Heroísmo
1.2 km
Palacete Silveira e Paulo
1.4 km
Teatro Angrense
1.3 km
Hospital da Boa Nova
1.1 km
Customshouse of Angra do Heroísmo
1.1 km
Casa de Violante do Canto (Angra do Heroísmo)
1.3 km
Ermida de Santo António da Grota
633 m
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Boa Nova (Angra do Heroísmo)
1.1 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios (Angra do Heroísmo)
1.3 km
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem
1.2 km
Paço Episcopal de Angra do Heroísmo
1.1 km
Estátua de D. Afonso VI
475 m
Zona Central da Cidade de Angra do Heroísmo
760 m
Igreja de São João Baptista do Castelo, fortaleza e muralhas
910 m
Paço Episcopal de Angra do Heroísmo
1.2 kmReviews
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