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
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House had everything one could need for a fabulous stay. Jose was quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend

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Ribeira Grande - S. Miguel - Açores Azores
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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
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Ocean view room. Wonderful fast attentive staff. All was 1st class.

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

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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 ...
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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 ...
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Wonderful location excellent facilites very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Highly recommend. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

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Popular places to visit

Lagoa do Fogo and green valley on San Miguel island of Azores

Lagoa do Fogo

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa do Fogo during your travels in Matriz. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.

Lagoa do Fogo
Hot spring waters in Furnas, Sao Miguel. Azores. Portugal. Vertical

Caldeira Velha

Explore the great outdoors at Caldeira Velha, a lovely green space in Conceição. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Caldeira Velha
...and Ribeira Grande at dusk! A lovely town to walk around and use as your base for travels around São Miguel. #waterlust

Monte Verde Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monte Verde Beach during your trip to Conceição?

Monte Verde Beach
Batalha lakes C course

Batalha Golf Course

Enjoy a round of golf in Calhetas at Batalha Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Batalha Golf Course
Nice warm nature shower at Caldeira Velha, one fantastic natural hotspring between palms and ferns. I think a place where many tropical waterparks get their inspiration. #azores #hotsprings #places #sao_miguel #waterfall #hot #springs #nature Make sure you follow me on: https://www.facebook.com/ShotByCanipel/ https://www.instagram.com/canipel/

Caldeira Velha Natural Monument

Explore the great outdoors at Caldeira Velha Natural Monument, a lovely green space in Ribeira Grande. Wander the gardens and seaside in the area.

Caldeira Velha Natural Monument

Santa Bárbara Beach

Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Bárbara Beach during your trip to Ribeira Seca?

Santa Bárbara Beach

Things to do

Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner

Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner

CA $127
per adult
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Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner
Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

CA $32
per traveller
Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental
Furnas Lake

Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

CA $105
per adult
Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations
See Sete Cidades from amazing viewpoints.

Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades

CA $77
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades
São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch

CA $121
per adult
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São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch
Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores

Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores

CA $53
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Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores
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Cities near Porto Formoso

A rocky beach looking out at the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Vila Franca do Campo

Panoramic cityscape view to Municipality and central square of Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores

Ribeira Grande