Title: Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau Travel Guide: Best of Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau, Sao Nicolau Travel 2025 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-De-Sao-Nicolau-Hotels.d553248626206132634.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Holiday Rentals in Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-De-Sao-Nicolau-Holiday-Rentals.d553248626206132634.Travel-Guide-HolidayRentals)[Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau Car Hire](https://expedia.co.uk/Compare-Cheap-Car-Hire-In-Tarrafal-De-Sao-Nicolau.d553248626206132634.Car-Hire-Guide)[Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau Holidays](https://expedia.co.uk/Tarrafal-De-Sao-Nicolau.d553248626206132634.Holidays-City-Breaks) # Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau Travel Guide ## Tourist Guide ## Visit Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau Things to do - Top hotels in Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau - Top Holiday Rentals in Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau ![Edificio Magico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13400000/13396000/13396000/d92e46f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edificio Magico Altha Fontainha, Avenida Assis Cadorio, Tarrafal, Sao Nicolau £41 6 Oct - 7 Oct includes taxes & fees Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sao Nicolau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Branca Beach and Tarrafal Port are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Best hotel in its entire city "Wonderful hotel in a wonderful location overlooking the city and the city's beach and port. Friendly, efficient staffing team. Thanks especially for arrangements to pick my up at the port where I had arrived on a boat from another island." Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025&selected=13396000&PinnedHotelID=13396000&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626206132634) ![Farinha de Pau - Eco Rural Project](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/10000000/9650000/9646100/9646019/8da80e20_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Farinha de Pau - Eco Rural Project Av. Assis Casorio, Praia Branca, In front of the Boca Ribeira road, Sao Nicolau £46 5 Nov - 6 Nov includes taxes & fees Stay at this guesthouse in Sao Nicolau. Enjoy free parking, on-site spa services and a local area shuttle (surcharge). Popular attractions Ponta Boca da Ribeira ... 7/10 Good! (4 reviews) "Die Farinha de Pau ist nicht mit anderen Unterkünften vergleichbar. Es ist ein Eco-Project, und genau das wurde vor Ort umgesetzt. Für die Häuser und die Einrichtungen wurden bereits vorhandene Materialien genutzt, z.B. Paletten als Untergestell der Betten mit guten Matratzen oder die Nutzung des ..." Reviewed on 22 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=05%2F11%2F2025&endDate=06%2F11%2F2025&selected=9646019&PinnedHotelID=9646019&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626206132634) ![Apartment in Tarrafal de São Nicolau](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95380000/95376700/95376700/b43105e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartment in Tarrafal de São Nicolau Tarrafal de São Nicolau Stay at this apartment in Sao Nicolau. Popular attractions Branca Beach and Tarrafal Port are located nearby. [Get rates](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=95376700&PinnedHotelID=95376700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626206132634) [](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?startDate=19%2F10%2F2025&endDate=20%2F10%2F2025&selected=95376700&PinnedHotelID=95376700&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=553248626206132634) [See all 10 properties in Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience&startDate=06%2F10%2F2025&endDate=07%2F10%2F2025®ionId=553248626206132634) 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. ![Edificio Magico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/14000000/13400000/13396000/13396000/d92e46f5_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Edificio Magico Altha Fontainha, Avenida Assis Cadorio, Tarrafal, Sao Nicolau Stay at this beach aparthotel in Sao Nicolau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a rooftop terrace. Popular attractions Branca Beach and Tarrafal Port are located ... 9.6/10 Exceptional! (9 reviews) Best hotel in its entire city "Wonderful hotel in a wonderful location overlooking the city and the city's beach and port. Friendly, efficient staffing team. Thanks especially for arrangements to pick my up at the port where I had arrived on a boat from another island." Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025 [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Nicolau-Hotels-Edificio-Magico.h13396000.Hotel-Information) ![Apartment in Tarrafal de São Nicolau](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95380000/95376700/95376700/b43105e6_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Apartment in Tarrafal de São Nicolau Tarrafal de São Nicolau Stay at this apartment in Sao Nicolau. Popular attractions Branca Beach and Tarrafal Port are located nearby. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Nicolau-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h95376700.Hotel-Information) ![200 meters from the center and in front of Tarrafal beach (São Nicolau).](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/96000000/95350000/95340400/95340383/4a2c178b_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### 200 meters from the center and in front of Tarrafal beach (São Nicolau). Tarrafal de São Nicolau, Contea di Tarrafal de São Nicolau Stay at this family-friendly apartment in Sao Nicolau. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Branca Beach and Tarrafal ... [](https://expedia.co.uk/Sao-Nicolau-Hotels-Vrbo-Property.h95340383.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in Tarrafal de Sao Nicolau](https://expedia.co.uk/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=553248626206132634&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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