Title: Santa Bárbara Travel Guide: Best of Santa Bárbara, Ribeira Grande Travel 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Santa Bárbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Hotels.d553248635974899336.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Santa Bárbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara-Holiday-Rentals.d553248635974899336.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Santa Bárbara Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Santa-Barbara.d553248635974899336.Car-Hire-Guide)[Santa Bárbara Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Santa-Barbara.d553248635974899336.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Santa Bárbara Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Santa Bárbara Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-uk-fr-de.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Holiday Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and holiday homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. [Book now](https://expedia.co.uk/cheap-deals?rfrr=DX_SPRING_PROMO_553248635974899336) - Top hotels in Santa Bárbara - Top Holiday Rentals in Santa Bárbara ![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 £108 27 Feb - 28 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) Great location - oceanfront and short walking distance to the town of Ponta Delgada The room was in good condition and clean. The decor in the room and lobby was upscale. Nice ambiance and great food in the hotel restaurants. Also the staff were friendly and very helpful. Would stay here again. Reviewed on 26 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026&selected=2865267&PinnedHotelID=2865267&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899336) ![Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13250000/13250000/13249997/99c11d87_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA Rua das Terças, 3 Ponta Delgada £90 29 Mar - 30 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff in their ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! (909 reviews) We clearly went in the off season, mid January, so there were few guests, which we didn’t mind at all. Free Breakfast buffet was excellent as was the hotel’s service the entire time. Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=29%2F03%2F2026&endDate=30%2F03%2F2026&selected=13249997&PinnedHotelID=13249997&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899336) ![Hotel Marina Atlântico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1150000/1142500/1142406/2011f4ad_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Hotel Marina Atlântico Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, 1 Ponta Delgada £86 15 Mar - 16 Mar includes taxes & fees Stay at this spa 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 their ... 9/10 Wonderful! (940 reviews) Everything about this place was top notch! Great breakfast buffet, wonderful rooms, superior and numerous amenities. What stood out most though was how extremely friendly and polite all the staff were - front desk, bar, restaurant, etc! 10/10 would return. Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=15%2F03%2F2026&endDate=16%2F03%2F2026&selected=1142406&PinnedHotelID=1142406&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248635974899336) [See all 1,269 properties in Santa Bárbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=28%2F02%2F2026®ionId=553248635974899336) 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. ![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! (515 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) ![Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/21000000/20490000/20483800/20483786/9aa878fe_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool Rua do Contador, 41 Ponta Delgada Azores Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews) Casa do Contador had character, beauty, AND comfort. The breakfast especially was a fantastic experience, delivered to our room each day in a traditional wicker basket. We've never experienced anything like it! The staff were friendly and helpful, and recommended a really great tour to the east of ... Reviewed on 19 Dec 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada-Hotels-Casa-Do-Contador-Exclusive-Suites-Pool.h20483786.Hotel-Information) ![ANC Resort](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2240000/2239000/2238976/c50f5e91_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### ANC Resort Quinta Do Mirante, Cerco Lagoa Stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Lagoa. Enjoy free parking, breakfast (surcharge) and 24-hour room service. Popular attractions Praia Lagoa do Fogo ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa-Hotels-ANC-Experience-Resort.h2238976.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Santa Bárbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248635974899336&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. Additional terms may apply. ## Check Santa Bárbara hotel availability [Tonight ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27)[26 Feb - 27 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=2026-02-26&endDate=2026-02-27) [Tomorrow night ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28)[27 Feb - 28 Feb](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=2026-02-27&endDate=2026-02-28) [This weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026)[27 Feb - 1 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=27%2F02%2F2026&endDate=01%2F03%2F2026) [Next weekend ](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026)[6 Mar - 8 Mar](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.CheckPrices.DestinationExperience&adults=2&openPlayBack=true®ionId=553248635974899336&startDate=06%2F03%2F2026&endDate=08%2F03%2F2026) ### Popular places to visit ![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 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.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 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 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) ![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) ![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) ![Breathtaking viewpoints](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48781501/b69d1263-e5b2-475b-8941-6138b0b8f4ea.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Tour of Zafira-São Miguel Experience | local guide & Scenic Views £49 per adult [](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/tour-of-zafira-sao-miguel-experience-local-guide-scenic-views.a48781501.activity-details) [See all activities in Santa Bárbara](https://expedia.co.uk/Things-To-Do-In-Santa-Barbara.d553248635974899336.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near Santa Bárbara ![Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, Bekannter Aussichtspunkt, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azoren](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2755/1f0a8db3-5b49-417f-8eda-b35123236e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ponta Delgada ![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 ![Aloe vera plants in the surroundings of Caloura.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/319626738130748957/d9bb96cb-72ac-4e44-aa70-6f4303d3797a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lagoa ![Panoramic cityscape view to Municipality and central square of Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/55a1cb6a-04ec-4814-9236-f0309678fa18.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Ribeira Grande - Cities near Santa Bárbara - Places of interest [Ponta Delgada](https://expedia.co.uk/Ponta-Delgada.dx2755)[Vila Franca do Campo](https://expedia.co.uk/Vila-Franca-Do-Campo.dx182259)[Lagoa](https://expedia.co.uk/Lagoa.dx6050044)[Ribeira Grande](https://expedia.co.uk/Ribeira-Grande.dx6154906)[Livramento](https://expedia.co.uk/Livramento.dx6233329)[Rabo de Peixe](https://expedia.co.uk/Rabo-De-Peixe.dx3000021083) - [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) - [Termas da Ferraria ](https://expedia.co.uk/Termas-Da-Ferraria-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794401.Attraction) - [Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres ](https://expedia.co.uk/Santuario-Do-Senhor-Santo-Cristo-Dos-Milagres-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635998002122.Attraction) - [Boca do Inferno Viewpoint ](https://expedia.co.uk/Boca-Do-Inferno-Viewpoint-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794405.Attraction) - [Antonio Borges Garden ](https://expedia.co.uk/Antonio-Borges-Garden-Ponta-Delgada.d6189656.Attraction) - [Caneiros Natural Pools ](https://expedia.co.uk/Caneiros-Natural-Pools-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976792848.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) - [Portuguese Republic Square ](https://expedia.co.uk/Portuguese-Republic-Square-Lagoa.d6223752.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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