Porto Formoso Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

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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Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Ribeira Grande - S. Miguel - Açores Azores
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Our host was so helpful and the communications were excellent. The view of the ocean from the unit is spectacular. The unit is comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

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

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

Ribeira Grande Azores
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria Viewpoint ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
House had everything one could need for a fabulous stay. Jose was quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

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BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

5 out of 5
Avenida Infante D. Henrique 113 Ponta Delgada
The price is AU$203 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
AU$203
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,000 reviews)
Everything was incredible. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
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Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views

Ribeira Grande - S. Miguel - Açores Azores
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, laundry facilities and patios. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (45 reviews)
Our host was so helpful and the communications were excellent. The view of the ocean from the unit is spectacular. The unit is comfortable and the kitchen is well stocked.

Reviewed on 16 Dec 2025

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

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

Ribeira Grande Azores
Stay at this family-friendly holiday home in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a water park and a garden. Popular attractions Moinhos Beach and Santa Iria Viewpoint ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (70 reviews)
House had everything one could need for a fabulous stay. Jose was quick to answer any questions. Highly recommend

Reviewed on 6 Nov 2025

BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps
Hotel Gaivota Azores

Hotel Gaivota Azores

4 out of 5
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 103 Ponta Delgada
Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
The staff is incredibly nice and helpful

Reviewed on 3 Feb 2026

Hotel Gaivota Azores
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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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

Caldeira Velha
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
...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
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

Activities

Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

AU$34
per traveller
Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental
Cascata da gruta

The Great waterfalls Hiking tour

AU$162
per adult
The Great waterfalls Hiking tour
See Sete Cidades from amazing viewpoints.

Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades

AU$82
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades
Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour

Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour

AU$94
per adult
Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour
Hotsprings in Furnas

Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner

AU$122
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner
Ponta Delgada: Hidden Gems of São Miguel Full-Day Van Tour

Ponta Delgada: Hidden Gems of São Miguel Full-Day Van Tour

AU$128
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Ponta Delgada: Hidden Gems of São Miguel Full-Day Van Tour
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