Dozens of tourists ignore danger signage daily and cross the barrier placed at the access to Ponta de São Jorge, attracted by images and recommendations circulating on social media. DIÁRIO was at the location, spoke with visitors and found that the existing warning is not enough to stop the demand for an area where, in recent years, at least two people have lost their lives. Santana City Council refuses to restore access, considering it would be encouraging more people to go to an area it considers dangerous.
Danger sign doesn't deter tourists from Ponta de São Jorge
dnoticias.pt12 September 2026 at 09:00
Why this matters
Readers in the region are directly affected by the growing tourist pressure on a dangerous area with no safety conditions, and the council's refusal to restore access creates a vacuum of responsibility. The situation highlights the challenge of reconciling the tourist valorization of remote locations with the protection of visitors who are attracted by social media, without effective enforcement on site.
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