Mosteiros
A black-sand beach and natural seawater pools at the northwest corner of the island. The sharp rock stacks offshore make one of the best sunset viewpoints in the Azores.
Mosteiros is a small fishing village in the northwest corner. Its name means “monasteries,” after the volcanic rock stacks offshore that resemble monastic buildings. Beside the village are black volcanic sand beaches and natural seawater pools enclosed by lava, which are good for swimming in summer. At sunset the sun sinks behind the rock stacks, making it the most popular sunset spot on the island. It can be combined with Sete Cidades and Ferraria in a one-day western route.
Opening hours
All day
Nearby sights
- Sete Cidades Lagoons
- Ponta da Ferraria
- Miradouro da Vista do Rei
- Miradouro da Boca do Inferno
- Gruta do Carvão
- António Borges Garden
- Convent of Our Lady of Hope (Santo Cristo dos Milagres)
- Carlos Machado Museum