Ponta Garça, Vila Franca do Campo — 31.38 km², a heron seen from the sea and a lighthouse open on Wednesdays

The municipality's largest parish was born in the 15th century, lost its first chapel in the earthquake of 1522 and takes its name from a rock that looked like a heron. It is often said to be the largest parish in the Azores — the official area figures say otherwise.