Ribeira das Tainhas, Vila Franca do Campo — Frutuoso's Stream of Fruit, the oranges of Calhau da Areia and seven parishes in a single decree

The name comes from the fish that appeared at the stream's mouth on flood days. In the 19th century oranges and vinho de cheiro were shipped to England from Calhau da Areia. A parish since September 1980, created in the same decree as six other Azorean parishes.