Xavier Family Street

Category: Culture and Entertainment > Artwork

District: Açores > Lajes do Pico > Lajes do Pico

Location

Rua Família Xavier is situated in Lajes do Pico, one of the main centers of the municipality of the same name, on Pico Island, Azores. Integrated into the urban fabric of the village, this street is part of the arteries that make up its residential environment. Its position allows visitors to perceive the local daily life and the proximity between the residential core and the natural surroundings that characterize this part of the island.

Local Character

This artery reflects the architectural style that marks a large part of the constructions in Lajes do Pico. It is common to observe houses that employ dark volcanic stone, an abundant material on the island, which gives the facades a robust appearance integrated into the landscape. The street, with its tranquil atmosphere, offers a glimpse of local life, where the simplicity of the constructions harmonizes with the Azorean landscape, marked by rurality and proximity to the sea.

Landscape Surroundings

Although not a dedicated viewpoint, Rua Família Xavier benefits from the surrounding landscape that characterizes Lajes do Pico. Depending on the perspective and observation point on the street, it is possible to get a sense of the immensity of the Atlantic Ocean, which embraces the village, or the lush vegetation that covers the island's slopes. The atmosphere breathed is that of Pico Island, with its sea breeze and the sense of volcanic presence that shaped all its natural beauty.

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