The council of Nordeste, on the island of São Miguel, Azores has about 4 937 inhabitants (2011) and consists of 9 beautiful parishes: Salga, Achadinha, Algarvia, Achada, Santana (Feteira Pequena e Feteira Grande), Santo António Nordestinho, São Pedro Nordestinho, Lomba da Fazenda and Vila do Nordeste.
Of all the important patrimonial value present in this municipality, we highlight the centenary bridge of Sete Arcos, located in the centre of Nordeste village, the São Jorge parish church, dated from 1796 and the Arnel lighthouse, which was the first one to be built in the Azores, inaugurated in 1876.
In Nordeste there are many touristic points such as the Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego, the Miradouro da Ponta Madrugada, the Farol do Arnel, the Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões, among many others that allow you to have panoramic views to the sea and a great contact with nature. It is in this municipality that the highest point of the island of São Miguel is located, the Pico da Vara, with an altitude of 1100 metres. Nordeste is, without a doubt, the ideal destination for those looking for nature tourism.
Another not very frequented place in Nordeste is the Lombo Gordo beach, situated at the base of a steep slope.
In a cultural context, Nordeste keeps its traditions alive, assuring the entertainment of its population with popular and religious festivities, especially the Festa in Honour to Saint George, which is part of the programme of festivities of Nordeste Festivities, organised by Nordeste City Hall.
Last modified: 11 de January, 2022
