A former whaling factory
A former whaling factory in Santa Cruz, now part of the Museu das Flores, where the island’s whaling history and the processing of sperm whales can be understood.
FLORES
Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão
A former whaling factory in Santa Cruz, now part of the Museu das Flores, where the island’s whaling history and the processing of sperm whales can be understood.
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Photo informationPhoto: Angrense · Public domainSource
Time needed1h30
Access~5 min from Santa Cruz das Flores
PLACE · LANDSCAPE · EXPERIENCE
The history, identity and landscape of the place
At Santa Cruz das Flores, the Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão preserves a readable industrial landscape. Built between 1941 and 1944, it operated until 1984 before being transformed into a museum site. The visit puts whaling into the economic and social history of Flores. The industrial building, chimney, machinery and working spaces make that history tangible rather than purely documentary.
It works well as a cultural stop in Santa Cruz, especially on a day when you want to balance heritage with outdoor activities. A former whaling factory in Santa Cruz, now part of the Museu das Flores, where the island’s whaling history and the processing of sperm whales can be understood. Now part of the Museu das Flores, the former factory helps explain sperm-whale processing and the role of the activity on the island.
Built between 1941 and 1944, the Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão operated until 1984 before becoming a museum site. The chimney, machinery and working spaces make Flores’ whaling industry tangible rather than purely documentary.
ON SITE
What you will really discover
Preserved industrial architecture
At Santa Cruz das Flores, the Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão preserves a readable industrial landscape.
A cultural stop in Santa Cruz
It works well as a cultural stop in Santa Cruz, especially on a day when you want to balance heritage with outdoor activities.
A place to understand Flores’ whaling history
The visit puts whaling into the economic and social history of Flores.
CHOOSE HOW TO VISIT
Choose how to visit: Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão
The visit puts whaling into the economic and social history of Flores. The industrial building, chimney, machinery and working spaces make that history tangible rather than purely documentary.
A former whaling factory in Santa Cruz, now part of the Museu das Flores, where the island’s whaling history and the processing of sperm whales can be understood.
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Plan your trip with Maria™Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão can be integrated into your trip with Maria™, taking the overall pace of your stay into account.
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Decide on site with Miguel™Miguel™ can compare this place with available conditions, the time you have and other options on the island.
WHEN CONDITIONS MATTER
When conditions matter
At Santa Cruz das Flores, the Fábrica da Baleia do Boqueirão preserves a readable industrial landscape. Built between 1941 and 1944, it operated until 1984 before being transformed into a museum site.