Nordeste
Little town on the northeastern tip of São Miguel Island in the Azores, Nordeste sits on the Atlantic coast with mountains rising close behind, including Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island. The surrounding area is thick with scenic viewpoints — among them Ponta do Sossego, Ponta da Madrugada, and the Arnel lighthouse — while the Caldeirões natural park and the Serra da Tronqueira add to the range of landscapes within reach. The town itself has a modest centre with cafés and several historic churches.
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- Population4,937
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 5.7 km3.6 mi
Nearest airports
Nordeste: quick answers
Where is Nordeste?
Nordeste is in Portugal.
How do you get to Nordeste?
The nearest airport is Ponta Delgada (PDL), about 54 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Nordeste?
The warmest month is August, averaging 22°C71°F across day and night; the coolest is February, at 14°C56°F. The wettest month is December, with about 124 mm4.9 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Nordeste?
OpenStreetMap lists 3 museums, 3 restaurants, 3 cafés and 15 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.
What's near Nordeste?
Other Wandering Well picks within 60 km include Capelas, Ribeira Quente and Ribeira Grande.