Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Porto Formoso February 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.ca/Porto-Formoso-Hotels.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Porto Formoso Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Car-Rental-Guide)[Porto Formoso Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Porto Formoso ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Porto Formoso Types of activities [Porto Formoso travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Porto-Formoso.dx553248635975869699) ![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/ ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/381bcb5d-7060-47ed-9aec-860bf1f4b339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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/ ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/381bcb5d-7060-47ed-9aec-860bf1f4b339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/37c546d4-7e91-4024-ad94-8252dcbf030a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![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 ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975869699/0086f4d2-6f63-4b87-9ce4-4e151e99c753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porto Formoso, Sao Miguel island, Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975869699/86131c4b-c102-4cd9-b178-0c1f94930570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Porto Formoso Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Porto Formoso has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Porto Formoso is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Porto Formoso to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Porto Formoso Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Porto Formoso. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Porto Formoso attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Porto Formoso ### Tours & day trips [See all 71 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48064557/ab1635ee-5d76-431f-a3a8-6cf5a7cd553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings 4h 9.8/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2686202/3e54bb0f-c114-4cda-af06-2924ccb60460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations 8h 9.8/10 61 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $105 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-get-to-know-furnas-like-the-locals-in-a-full-day-van-tour.a2686202.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46316289/0678fe7f-b8d1-4cdb-add1-bd76110f5fa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo - Full Day Tour 8h 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $93 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-full-day-tour.a46316289.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155703/694baea9-be7a-4944-bf17-382e7675031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner 6h 9.6/10 105 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $142 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner.a1155703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063183/3acbd64f-51ba-431f-9adb-f7997e609ec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkelling Tour 2h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkelling-tour.a47063183.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Half-Day Jeep Adventure: Unexplored Landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4089660/61efb854-a514-4c05-a36f-f87e76a32cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Jeep Adventure: Unexplored Landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo 3h 30m 10/10 9 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/extraordinary-half-day-tour-4x4-unexplored-landscapes-lagoa-do-fogo-join-us.a4089660.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Ribeira Grande: Sete Cidades Quad / Buggy Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47987578/6dbab40f-46aa-4c27-a7cd-e60432d40a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ribeira Grande: Sete Cidades Quad / Buggy Tour 4h 10/10 35 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $112 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sete-cidades-quad-bike-quad-tour-half-day.a47987578.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1578183/dba9bccc-1a9a-423c-b422-7ef5c39010d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools 7h 30m 10/10 3 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $129 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-furnas-tour-lake-fumaroles-and-thermal-pools-4x4.a1578183.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768968/f3d38d4d-86e7-4f44-ae66-8613b764c494.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling 2h 9.4/10 176 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-miguel-glass-bottom-boat-tour-with-snorkelling.a4768968.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45278448/06a22dc2-b037-4230-b051-ae88dcc6708d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs 4h 30m 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $116 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-furnas-and-hot-springs.a45278448.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![Nigth experience in mystic Furnas and spa](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50213786/c6d94b9e-404a-4dc3-aca7-7124d2b6a451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nigth experience in mystic Furnas and spa 6h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available ~~CA $129~~CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/night-experience-in-furnas.a50213786.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Natural Monument Old Caldeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4282585/cbe450ea-56f8-4638-b9cc-911c8150b465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Natural Monument Old Caldeira 8h 10/10 7 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $242 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-excursion-to-the-termas-de-sao-miguel.a4282585.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Professional Photo Session in São Miguel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340724/379efcb5-54ca-4a97-acdf-dcc67e16824a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Professional Photo Session in São Miguel 2h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $322 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/professional-photo-session-in-sao-miguel-island.a46340724.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Culture & Nature - Visit All Centre of the Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3874471/81ec231a-b7aa-476d-90ec-0fc57b47776c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Culture & Nature - Visit All Centre of the Island 5h 10/10 6 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $424 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/island-centre-fire-lake-thermal-pool-vila-franca-pineapple-tea-private.a3874471.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052384/d8f616e0-9129-418e-b01a-5f40262d386d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada 8h 10/10 115 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $499 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/8-hour-private-tour-in-4x4-vehicle-from-ponta-delgada.a1052384.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Full Day Furnas Private Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50225090/3b6cb4e5-eae8-43af-8038-fe3bfc39a21f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Furnas Private Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $483 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-furnas-private-tour.a50225090.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49267152/9a932622-66ae-405f-bbc3-5fcd5e532bb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo 1h 10/10 1 Viator review Free cancellation available CA $193 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-boat-tour-of-the-islets-in-vila-franca-do-campo.a49267152.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48722924/8f7e8ef9-3abd-4ff7-9300-eea8ad11036a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas 8h Free cancellation available CA $725 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-to-lagoa-do-fogo-and-furnas.a48722924.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48944440/9b2fcd43-ac38-47db-bd70-add7c19dbcc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full-Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available CA $725 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-and-sete-cidades-private-full-day-tour.a48944440.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour in Furnas Valley Breath of the volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47613590/cecc7b21-c8b6-46c0-90b5-fa5b583b3aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Furnas Valley Breath of the volcano 8h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $620 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-furnas-valley-breath-of-the-volcano.a47613590.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 14 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkelling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063183/3acbd64f-51ba-431f-9adb-f7997e609ec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkelling Tour 2h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $97 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkelling-tour.a47063183.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44640050/2f8dd26d-0a5a-4e0a-9fbb-94fb30e90c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental 2h 9.6/10 15 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $32 includes taxes & fees per traveller [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768968/f3d38d4d-86e7-4f44-ae66-8613b764c494.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling 2h 9.4/10 176 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $81 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-miguel-glass-bottom-boat-tour-with-snorkelling.a4768968.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063180/76c7e133-b416-46b3-a6f7-553ddfb3b9cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu 45m Free cancellation available CA $40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-boat-tour-around-ilheu.a47063180.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624480/2e2973b0-b871-48f9-8cf2-0eada2c492db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour 2h 9/10 9 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $64 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4753088/9f4878a8-cc8b-4f0e-820b-36e701db4959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores 30m 10/10 6 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/boat-tour-around-vila-franca-do-campo-islet-in-azores.a4753088.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Exclusive Surf Lessons in S Miguel Azores](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47558558/1c609612-c8d3-44b8-a7b3-a297da4a6b94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Exclusive Surf Lessons in S Miguel Azores 2h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $73 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/exclusive-surf-lessons-in-s-miguel-azores.a47558558.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50898215/e94b9867-ed05-4c98-9556-9352553c2fb6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel, Azores: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/sao-miguel-azores-whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour.a50898215.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Snorkelling in Vila Franca do Campo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45891306/42a4e073-48db-4688-ac33-db09472f46b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snorkelling in Vila Franca do Campo 1h 10/10 4 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $113 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/snorkelling-in-vila-franca-do-campo.a45891306.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44504439/c7d2fe1b-d246-41d6-9269-d960d9e85821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience 3h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $187 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/azores-swim-with-dolphins-atlantic-experience.a44504439.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155703/694baea9-be7a-4944-bf17-382e7675031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner 6h 9.6/10 105 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $142 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner.a1155703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Terceira Island: Azores Cooking Class Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752773/dae1133a-003e-4fe8-b122-d08607f9542d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Terceira Island: Azores Cooking Class Experience 5h 10/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $192 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/terceira-island-azores-cooking-class-experience.a4752773.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750333/3d0fa9c4-144f-42e4-9a43-9e62bfcd4f77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour 4h 10/10 3 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Azores: Full-Day Land & Ocean Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47116876/23211c75-27c2-4020-ba8c-3d6728cbadc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Azores: Full-Day Land & Ocean Tour 8h Free cancellation available CA $373 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/azores-full-day-land-ocean-tour-with-outdoor-lunch.a47116876.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44504439/c7d2fe1b-d246-41d6-9269-d960d9e85821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience 3h 10/10 5 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $187 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/azores-swim-with-dolphins-atlantic-experience.a44504439.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![E-Bike Furnas and Cheese Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50740703/177ed990-8b29-45ee-9efa-f6dc3a109298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### E-Bike Furnas and Cheese Tasting Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $121 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/e-bike-furnas-and-cheese-tasting-tour.a50740703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48064557/ab1635ee-5d76-431f-a3a8-6cf5a7cd553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings 4h 9.8/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155703/694baea9-be7a-4944-bf17-382e7675031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner 6h 9.6/10 105 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $142 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner.a1155703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +hotsprings bath](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3455606/890cafac-26bb-46ff-ab7d-2e0999341bc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +hotsprings bath 4h 9.8/10 8 Viator reviews Free cancellation available CA $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-whales-lagoa-do-fogo-volcano-incl-lunch.a3455606.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Porto Formoso | Number of things to do | 99 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ponta Delgada Airport: Bus to/from Vila Franca do Campo](/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-airport-bus-to-from-vila-franca-do-campo.a45953684.activity-details): CA $17 | | Top 5 things to do | [Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details)[Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-get-to-know-furnas-like-the-locals-in-a-full-day-van-tour.a2686202.activity-details)[Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details)[Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-boat-tour-around-ilheu.a47063180.activity-details)[Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details)[Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details)[Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkelling Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkelling-tour.a47063183.activity-details)[Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details)[São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-glass-bottom-boat-tour-with-snorkelling.a4768968.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details)[Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details)[Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details)[Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs](/things-to-do/half-day-furnas-and-hot-springs.a45278448.activity-details)[Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details) | ## What to do in Porto Formoso --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Porto Formoso ![Lagoa do Fogo and green valley on San Miguel island of Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118676/ab3d9ec7-4a51-482a-9b8c-47c6caad2532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagoa do Fogo 5/5(28 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Lagoa-Do-Fogo-Ribeira-Grande.d6118676.Vacation-Attraction) ![Hot spring waters in Furnas, Sao Miguel. Azores. Portugal. Vertical](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532485316/f1f9449a-7dba-44f9-a1ae-3675f7a4b89c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Caldeira Velha 4.5/5(17 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Caldeira-Velha-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621532485316.Vacation-Attraction) ![Batalha lakes C course](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6244924/014f0228-72cf-4520-a108-dbd6a64c69df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Batalha Golf Course 4.5/5(2 reviews) Enjoy a round of golf in Calhetas at Batalha Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/Batalha-Golf-Course-Calhetas.d6244924.Vacation-Attraction) ![...and Ribeira Grande at dusk! A lovely town to walk around and use as your base for travels around São Miguel. #waterlust](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/43a87c5d-676e-44e5-b40f-a3ca35b061a3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Monte Verde Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monte Verde Beach during your trip to Conceição? [](https://expedia.ca/Monte-Verde-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d706247905894035456.Vacation-Attraction) ![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/](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/9cea5a1b-f16f-4d21-8745-d6789cf9711d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### 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. [](https://expedia.ca/Caldeira-Velha-Natural-Monument-Ribeira-Grande.d706244457519423488.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Bárbara Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Bárbara Beach during your trip to Ribeira Seca? [](https://expedia.ca/Santa-Barbara-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d553248635975091238.Vacation-Attraction) #### Moinhos Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moinhos Beach during your trip to Porto Formoso? [](https://expedia.ca/Moinhos-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d839604889811222528.Vacation-Attraction) #### Museu Casa do Arcano You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museu Casa do Arcano during your trip to Matriz. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.ca/Museu-Casa-Do-Arcano-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621532485318.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port Explore the waterfront in Rabo de Peixe with a trip to Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port. [](https://expedia.ca/Rabo-De-Peixe-Fishing-Port-Ribeira-Grande.d839604648533868544.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Porto Formoso ![We are in the middle of the ocean on a small ferry while this photo was taken.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/182259/34810fb3-8942-4c96-a5f5-cf703fdd0f55.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Vila Franca do Campo ![Beautiful Nature.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/a5f9f774-ead5-4cc0-882c-19ed4c9fc50d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ribeira Grande ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Porto Formoso worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Porto Formoso? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Porto Formoso? ### Is three days enough to stay in Porto Formoso? ### Is Porto Formoso a walkable neighbourhood? ### What are some activities to do in Porto Formoso with kids? > - [Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details) > - [Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details) > - [Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details) > - [Half Day Furnas And Hot Springs](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-furnas-and-hot-springs.a45278448.activity-details) > - [Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details) ### What to do in Porto Formoso for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Porto Formoso? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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