Ilha do Arroz

Gorgeous sunsets, mountain views and the chance to swim in a calm bay await at the beach of this quiet fishing village.

Note the simple exterior of this church before stepping inside to admire various artworks and artifacts, including a baptismal font that was a gift from the Portuguese crown.

Study the whitewashed colonial architecture of this municipal building and then hang out beneath the shade of a tree in its adjoining square.

Art exhibitions and theater workshops take place at this cultural center set inside a colonial townhouse built in the 19th century.

Visit the two buildings that make up the city’s municipal complex and relax in the pleasant garden in the center of this plaza.

Shop for a variety of fresh fish and seafood directly from local fishmongers at a market that stands in the heart of a city center square.