Title: Porto Formoso Travel Guide: Best of Porto Formoso, Ribeira Grande Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Formoso-Hotels.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Formoso-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Porto Formoso Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Car-Hire-Guide)[Porto Formoso Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Holidays-City-Breaks) # 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/ ](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) ## Visit Porto Formoso Things to do - Top hotels in Porto Formoso - Top Holiday Rentals in Porto Formoso ![Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30670000/30663800/30663747/732b8f1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=30663747&PinnedHotelID=30663747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869699) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=30663747&PinnedHotelID=30663747&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869699) ![BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19400000/19392500/19392409/19a9a954_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=19392409&PinnedHotelID=19392409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869699) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=24%2F02%2F2026&endDate=25%2F02%2F2026&selected=19392409&PinnedHotelID=19392409&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869699) ![Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2870000/2865300/2865267/9acab172_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico Avenida Infante D. Henrique 113 Ponta Delgada £105 11 Feb - 12 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! (1,001 reviews) Everything was incredible. I would definitely stay here again. Reviewed on 6 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026&selected=2865267&PinnedHotelID=2865267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635975869699) [See all 1,242 properties in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=11%2F02%2F2026&endDate=12%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635975869699) 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. ![Fully furnished holiday home with stunning views](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/31000000/30670000/30663800/30663747/732b8f1b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ribeira-Grande-Hotels-Fully-Furnished-Holiday-Home-With-Stunning-Views.h30663747.Hotel-Information) ![BEACH HOUSE - Casa das Hortênsias - STUNING VIEW - 6 sleeps](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/20000000/19400000/19392500/19392409/19a9a954_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ribeira-Grande-Hotels-Beach-House-Casa-Das-Hortensias-Stuning-View-6-Sleep.h19392409.Hotel-Information) ![Hotel Gaivota Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4796600/4796558/76d0895d_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Gaivota Azores 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 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-Hotels-Hotel-Gaivota-Azores.h4796558.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635975869699&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Do-Fogo-Ribeira-Grande.d6118676.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 5/5(7 reviews) 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. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldeira-Velha-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621532485316.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(1 review) Enjoy a round of golf in Calhetas at Batalha Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Batalha-Golf-Course-Ribeira-Grande.d6244924.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.co.uk/Monte-Verde-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d706247905894035456.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.co.uk/Caldeira-Velha-Natural-Monument-Ribeira-Grande.d706244457519423488.Attraction) #### Santa Bárbara Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Bárbara Beach during your trip to Ribeira Seca? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d553248635975091238.Attraction) ### Things to do ![Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47802309/1dff5850-6e62-40cd-9b15-6ccc8168f86f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Full Day Sete Cidades + Lagoa do Fogo £56 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo.a47802309.activity-details) ![Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5154485/20c46bdd-52f0-4493-b987-8b7a126a877a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner £68 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/hot-water-pool-bath-inside-pineapple-plantation-dinner.a5154485.activity-details) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44640050/2f8dd26d-0a5a-4e0a-9fbb-94fb30e90c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental £17 per traveller [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063180/76c7e133-b416-46b3-a6f7-553ddfb3b9cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu £22 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-boat-tour-around-ilheu.a47063180.activity-details) ![Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768124/9d9f37f6-81ab-48a7-aaca-9ae62ea34d72.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Ponta Delgada: Sete Cidades Guided Buggy, Quad, or Jeep Tour £69 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-sete-cidades-guided-buggy.a4768124.activity-details) ![See Sete Cidades from amazing viewpoints.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1126330/06337c23-1f32-4c90-b52e-849f1a91cfd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades £41 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details) [See all activities in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near 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 - Cities near Porto Formoso - Places of interest [Vila Franca do Campo](https://expedia.co.uk/Vila-Franca-Do-Campo.dx182259)[Ribeira Grande](https://expedia.co.uk/Ribeira-Grande.dx6154906) - [Ponta Delgada Harbour ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-Harbour-Ponta-Delgada.d6118672.Attraction) - [Ponta Delgada City Gates ](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-City-Gates-Ponta-Delgada.d6189652.Attraction) - [Lagoa Azul ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Azul-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621532485216.Attraction) - [Santa Bárbara Beach ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d553248635975091238.Attraction) - [Lagoa do Fogo ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Do-Fogo-Ribeira-Grande.d6118676.Attraction) - [Lagoa das Furnas ](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Das-Furnas-Povoacao.d6118678.Attraction) - [Caldeira Velha ](https://expedia.co.uk/Caldeira-Velha-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621532485316.Attraction) - [Antonio Borges Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Antonio-Borges-Garden-Ponta-Delgada.d6189656.Attraction) - [Boca do Inferno Viewpoint ](https://expedia.co.uk/Boca-Do-Inferno-Viewpoint-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794405.Attraction) - [Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santuario-Do-Senhor-Santo-Cristo-Dos-Milagres-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635998002122.Attraction) - [Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church ](https://expedia.co.uk/Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Church-Lagoa.d6223748.Attraction) - [Bell Tower ](https://expedia.co.uk/Bell-Tower-Ponta-Delgada.d6189648.Attraction) - [Farol da Ponta do Arnel ](https://expedia.co.uk/Farol-Da-Ponta-Do-Arnel-Nordeste.d553248621563221051.Attraction) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels when you book in 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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