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Town of Santo Espírito, the locality of more importance in the Southeastern zone of the island is Santo Espírito with its pretty church of Nossa Senhora gives to Purificação of Barroca facade and surprising basalt sculptures. It was constructed in century XVI and later modified and extended in the XVIII and is one of the most harmonious structures of the island. According to account the legend, the church is constructed upon the place where the first mass dedicated to the Spirit was celebrated Santo in the archipelago. Other interesting places are the museum of Santa Maria who lodges articles and devices that used to be used for the traditional pottery and basketwork in the island. The museum also lodges exhibitions of artists of the place. In the Cooperative of Artesanato of Santa Maria we found all class of made objects of artisan way. Santo Espírito is also the departure point of two pleasant strolls on foot that offer spectacular panoramic views to us.

 
 

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