About Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo is a municipality and city in the southern part of the Portuguese island of São Miguel in the archipelago of the Azores. The city has a population of about 11,000 people, and the municipality has a total population of about 19,000. The municipality of Vila Franca do Campo includes the city of the same name and the villages of Batalha, Feteiras, Mosteiro, Ribeira Grande, Santa Bárbara and São Pedro. The municipality is located on the southern coast of the island of São Miguel, and includes the islet of Vila Franca, which is connected to the mainland by a bridge. The city of Vila Franca do Campo is located on the south coast of São Miguel Island, about 10 kilometers from the island's capital, Ponta Delgada. The city is built on a hillside overlooking the Bay of Villa Franca and its harbor. The city's main industries are tourism and fishing. Vila Franca do Campo was founded in the 15th century, and quickly became an important center of commerce and trade. The city was an important port of call for ships traveling between Europe and the New World. Today, Vila Franca do Campo is a popular tourist destination. The city's harbor is home to a number of restaurants and cafes, and the city's beaches are popular with both locals and tourists. The city is also home to a number of historical landmarks, including the 15th century Forte de São Brás, the 17th century Igreja Matriz de Nossa Senhora da Esperança, and the 18th century Palácio da Assumpção.