The view from the landing plane will lure you to this beautiful viewpoint. A steep hill with a chapel on top rises directly above the airport and the island's largest city, Santa Cruz das Flores.
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Miradouro do Monte das Cruzes is a beautiful and peaceful place surrounded by cow pastures, farms and breathtaking views.
You'll have the Flores FLW airport, part of the town of Santa Cruz das Flores, as well as the undulating countryside of the hinterland in the palm of your hand. Then, in the distance on the horizon, you'll see the island of Corvo.
How to get to the viewpoint
The Monte das Cruzes viewpoint can be reached by car.
On the way from Santa Cruz das Flores, turn right towards "Monte" into Velas Street and take the first sharp right turn again.
You will come to a small car park from where it is only about a 1 minute walk to the viewpoint.
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