🏝️ Vila Franca Islet

Portugal · Europe · 37.71°N, 25.44°W

Vila Franca Islet is a vegetated uninhabited islet located off the south-central coast of the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, lying south of Vila Franca do Campo. The entire islet and surrounding waters constitute a protected nature reserve, while remaining a popular destination for swimming and cliff diving. However, in 2025 swimming was prohibited for conservation efforts on the protected Nature Reserve.

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Quick facts

Country	Portugal
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	37.71°N, 25.44°W · view on map

Vila Franca Islet is located in Portugal, in Europe.

More islands in Portugal

Madeira Island · São Miguel Island · Pico Island · Terceira Island · Flores Island (Azores) · Santa Maria Island · Porto Santo Island · Ilhéu Chão · Desertas Islands · Selvagem Pequena Island.

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