Monday, January 1, 2024

💙💙 Parish of Mosteiros (Municipality of Ponta Delgada)

 


MOSTEIROS
(Parish of Ponta Delgada Municipality)
37.89049, -25.82085

Mosteiros is a civil parish in Ponta Delgada municipality, São Miguel, Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,123, in an area of 8.95 square kilometers (3.46 sq mi). It contains the localities Chã das Machadas, Lomba dos Homens, Lombinha, and Mosteiros.

History
It was only around 1480, that the first people began to settle this part of the island, mostly by the maritime access, for many years. The community of Mosteiros was built on ancestral fishing for many years, even as its territory was cultivated by farmers.
The parochial church, dedicated to Our Lady of the Conception, was constructed at various stages and remotes the beginning of the 17th century.


Geography
Mosteiros is located in the northwestern part of the island of São Miguel, connected by the Estrada Regional 1-1ª roadway to Ponta Delgada in the southeast and Ribeira Grande in the northeast. The main village is located on a fajã at the tip of the island, surrounded by coastal cliffs that reach 20 metres (66 ft). The parish is primarily recognizable by a group of islets that lie offshore: two small islets to the northwest, and a group in the southwest, including one further west and two smaller islets, slightly east of the large islet.

The development of the community has been highlighted by the construction of two triatos or impérios, associated with the Cult of the Holy Spirit: the Impéro da Grota (located in the garden near the main Church) and the Império das Lombas (raised over the old structure).[3] In addition, several reparations were completed on the school Escola Comendador Ângelo José Dias, the seat of the parish, philharmonic band and extension of the ETAR (sewage and drainage). The Jardim da Eira Velha, a greenspace in the community was also elaborated, overlooking the sea and fishing port, in addition to the changing rooms of the football field.

The conclusion of the Caminho da Pedra Queimada, which connects the Rua das Pensões to the regional roadway (at Lomba dos Homens) was part of an attempt to improve the community's access. This was also the case with the paving and extensions of the Caminho do Concelho, which connects the Ramal dos Mosteiros to Pico de Mafra. Another solution defended by the parish council was the opening of a new road along the cliffs to the top of Rua das Vinhas until Rua Nova, a solution that has the foresight to provide new residential homes.

Tourism
It is a very popular parish in the summer, both by residents of the island and by national and foreign tourists. Ideal place for those who love the coast and the sea, whether for bathing or fishing or to kayak along the coast. There is also the Caminho Velho that connects Mosteiros (Lombas) to the Miradouro do Escalvado or the other that connects Mosteiros to João Bom do Pilar da Bretanha. Since 2016 it has been possible to take boat trips from the port and see whales and dolphins or visit the islets or Ferraria by sea. It is possible to enjoy one of the most beautiful sunsets on the island. Local restaurants are in great demand for fish and seafood dishes. There are some snack bars in the area as well.

Economy
Fishing is still practiced with nets and also with handline method, and agriculture dominates in the interior, with herding of dairy cattle and the cultivation of some fruits and vegetables.

Culture
There is a music festival in Mosteiros, Festival das Marés, where Banda Fundação Brasileira organizes 3 days of music and even play with one of the guest artist. There is also another philharmonic band in Mosteiros, Banda Harmonia Mosteirense; in the past, there was a rivalry between the two bands, something that has stopped and all are friends now. There is also festivities in honour of the patron saint that occur on the third Sunday of August.

The following places are located in the municipality:
Aldeia Velha
Casa Nova
Chão das Machadas
Colmeal
Fazenda Nova
Feiteirona
Joinal
Lomba de Baixo
Lomba de Cima
Lombas
Moeda Nova
Mosteiros
Pedras Brancas
Pico de Mafra
Pombal
Outeiro
Telhada
Zuzarte










































































































































LOMBA DO VASCO VIEWPOINT
37.87252, -25.81212

This viewpoint, at an altitude of 434 meters, is located by the Regional Road, parish of Mosteiros, municipality of Ponta Delgada. There is a parking lot. From this viewpoint, you can sight the parish of Mosteiros and its islets and Pico de Mafra.






















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