Quebrada is the most
easterly portion of the parish, the toponymic name originates from a landslide
long ago. Another area is the harbour (Porto) which remains an important
part of the region's fishing industry (a Lota - fish registration centre,
slipway and located in this area). Also, the Caminho Real that links Paul do
Mar with Prazeres starts at the harbour and was once the parish's few
land accesses to the rest of the island. Quebrada is the location of the parish
seat, the Junta de Freguesia;
