Porto Formoso

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Miradouro de Santa Iria was one of my favorite lookout points on São Miguel Island in the Azores. It seemed an ideal spot to hold a picnic. #lookoutpoints #landscapes #SãoMiguel #Azores 

The island is filled with a variety of lookout points, so definitely rent a car while visiting and check them out! https://www.google.com.mx/maps/search/Miradouro+Sao+Miguel/@37.8261032,-25.8289386,11z/data=!3m1!4b1

For more details on visiting São Miguel and island hopping in the Azores, check out my blog: https://www.modernodyssey.co/azores-sao-miguel-island/
Miradouro de Santa Iria was one of my favorite lookout points on São Miguel Island in the Azores. It seemed an ideal spot to hold a picnic. #lookoutpoints #landscapes #SãoMiguel #Azores 

The island is filled with a variety of lookout points, so definitely rent a car while visiting and check them out! https://www.google.com.mx/maps/search/Miradouro+Sao+Miguel/@37.8261032,-25.8289386,11z/data=!3m1!4b1

For more details on visiting São Miguel and island hopping in the Azores, check out my blog: https://www.modernodyssey.co/azores-sao-miguel-island/
Heralded as one of the island's loveliest viewpoints in my Bradt travel guide, Miradouro de Santa Iria can be found along São Miguel's northern coastline, just east of Ribeira Grande.

You can definitely see for miles and I quite like the effect the late afternoon sun creates.
One of the 2 tea plantations in all of Europe. Both are on this island. The only plantations in the world not using fertilizers or pesticides
Porto Formoso, Sao Miguel island, Azores

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BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps

BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps

Ribeira Grande Azores
Stay at this vacation home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria Viewpoint are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
House had everything one could need for a fabulous stay. Jose was quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps
Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Ribeira Grande - S. Miguel - Açores Azores
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa ...
Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

5 out of 5
Avenida Infante D. Henrique 113 Ponta Delgada
The price is CA $196 per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
CA $196
CA $210 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,002 reviews)
Ocean view room. Wonderful fast attentive staff. All was 1st class.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps

BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps

Ribeira Grande Azores
Stay at this vacation home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, a garden, and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria Viewpoint are ...
10/10 Exceptional! (74 reviews)
House had everything one could need for a fabulous stay. Jose was quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps
Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Ribeira Grande - S. Miguel - Açores Azores
Book a stay at this family-friendly vacation home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa ...
Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views
Hotel Gaivota Azores

Hotel Gaivota Azores

4 out of 5
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 103 Ponta Delgada
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (518 reviews)
Wonderful location excellent facilites very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Highly recommend. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Reviewed on Mar 1, 2026

Hotel Gaivota Azores
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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