Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Porto Formoso March 2026 | Expedia.co.uk [Hotels in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Formoso-Hotels.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # What to do in Porto Formoso ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Porto Formoso Types of activities [Porto Formoso travel guide](https://expedia.co.uk/Porto-Formoso.dx553248635975869699) ![Porto Formoso](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/381bcb5d-7060-47ed-9aec-860bf1f4b339.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porto Formoso](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6154906/37c546d4-7e91-4024-ad94-8252dcbf030a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porto Formoso](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975869699/0086f4d2-6f63-4b87-9ce4-4e151e99c753.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porto Formoso](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975869699/86131c4b-c102-4cd9-b178-0c1f94930570.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Porto Formoso](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635975869699/b422d11b-0f2d-4062-9992-77fa2f846b1a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Porto Formoso Attractions Let Expedia help you to experience the best that Porto Formoso has to offer! If you’re planning a trip to Porto Formoso, 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 to Porto Formoso 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. #### Places of interest in Porto Formoso Porto Formoso is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in Porto Formoso, and make it a breeze to explore Porto Formoso and 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 holiday 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 to Porto Formoso, 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 in Porto Formoso. #### Porto Formoso attractions Porto Formoso 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 in Porto Formoso to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Porto Formoso. Looking for things to do in Porto Formoso 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 of Porto Formoso 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. Happy trails! --- - ![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 One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and holiday rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Porto Formoso ### Tours & day trips [See all 106 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2686202/97f72ddb-5194-4a4f-90bb-d49315abedf6.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 ~~£57~~£51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48064557/ab1635ee-5d76-431f-a3a8-6cf5a7cd553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs 4h 9.8/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Settlers Town Guided e-Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47730191/8ca88093-b773-4219-a789-6ac36d7a2997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Settlers Town Guided e-Tour 3h 10/10 4 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £34 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-settlers-town-tour.a47730191.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 £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkelling-tour.a47063183.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 £79 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner.a1155703.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 £50 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-guided-tour-in-sete-cidades-and-lagoa-do-fogo.a46316289.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624480/2e2973b0-b871-48f9-8cf2-0eada2c492db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour 2h 9/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.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 £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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) ![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 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £51 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sao-miguel-azores-whale-and-dolphin-watching-tour.a50898215.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel: Sete Cidades Buggy Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47987578/13957287-4006-4b8a-b4ab-4b65d02037ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Sete Cidades Buggy Tour 4h 10/10 36 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sete-cidades-quad-bike-quad-tour-half-day.a47987578.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Adventure & outdoor [See all 44 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=AdventureOutdoor) ![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 £43 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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) ![São Miguel: Sete Cidades Buggy Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47987578/13957287-4006-4b8a-b4ab-4b65d02037ba.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Sete Cidades Buggy Tour 4h 10/10 36 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sete-cidades-quad-bike-quad-tour-half-day.a47987578.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052392/d78fb557-0aae-4bdb-8584-5fe7aa1be2b3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo 3h 30m 10/10 12 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![4x4 Half-Day - Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48848428/a23367c5-7b54-4dc7-a463-62a7a3addf73.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 4x4 Half-Day - Lagoa do Fogo 3h Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/4x4-half-day-lagoa-do-fogo.a48848428.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 £48 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052386/24551c54-f715-4c4d-9d19-09706063bf02.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada to Sete Cidades 4h 9.4/10 25 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-to-sete-cidades.a1052386.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 £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/terceira-island-azores-cooking-class-experience.a4752773.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51716764/6b3c026f-1c3d-40a8-8a88-61dfd0b08802.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Canyoning in Ribeira dos Caldeirões 3h Free cancellation available £56 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/canyoning-in-ribeira-dos-caldeiroes.a51716764.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Terceira Island: Half-Day 4X4 Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750311/de0a9d11-06c2-4fc7-bf88-116ed7cebc81.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Terceira Island: Half-Day 4X4 Tour 4h 8.6/10 10 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/terceira-island-half-day-4x4-tour.a4750311.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Sete Cidades: Half-Day quad bike Quad Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4761493/161bafca-e940-468b-8d22-7a30c5e2a23c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sete Cidades: Half-Day quad bike Quad Tour 3h 30m+ 10/10 118 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sete-cidades-half-day-quad-bike-quad-tour.a4761493.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 24 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal pools)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50213786/9885382d-2209-43db-88b5-76dddd97a2ce.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### San Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in Furnas (W/ thermal pools) 6h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/night-experience-in-furnas.a50213786.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052384/87b0252c-dd8f-4e56-8152-06fe54357980.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 £268 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/8-hour-private-tour-in-4x4-vehicle-from-ponta-delgada.a1052384.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 £130 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 £173 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 £228 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-tour-cover-the-west-and-centre-of-the-island-with-a-local-guide.a3874471.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 £333 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-furnas-valley-breath-of-the-volcano.a47613590.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![8 Day Tour Portugal’s Islands See and Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51617267/201041fb-09c7-4696-848c-7c83722789a8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 8 Day Tour Portugal’s Islands See and Experience 8d Free cancellation available £7,363 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/8-day-tour-portugals-islands-see-and-experience.a51617267.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50225090/3b6cb4e5-eae8-43af-8038-fe3bfc39a21f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden 8h Free cancellation available £260 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 £104 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/private-boat-tour-of-the-islets-in-vila-franca-do-campo.a49267152.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour - Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunc...](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2101045/a0b2fc42-f95e-4747-b1dd-c904fed91bc8.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Couples PRIVATE Hybrid 4X4 Tour - Furnas (Inc Hot Springs and 3 Course Lunc... 8h 10/10 5 Viator reviews Free cancellation available £259 includes taxes & fees per traveller\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/couples-private-hybrid-4x4-tour-furnas-inc-hot-springs-and-3-course-lunch.a2101045.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Lagoa do Fogo: 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[](https://www.expedia.co.uk/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 £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/full-day-whales-volcano-lagoa-do-fogo-incl-lunch.a3455606.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel Canyoning Level 1 – Parque da Ribeira dos Caldeirões](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51700213/3f15cb04-687a-4ed4-81a5-a909f6bfa121.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel Canyoning Level 1 – Parque da Ribeira dos Caldeirões 3h Free cancellation available £52 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sao-miguel-canyoning-level-1-ribeira-dos-caldeiroes-park.a51700213.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel: Level 2 Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51962795/5ce4a734-70c3-4d96-8a8a-1e02983d46cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Level 2 Canyoning in Salto do Cabrito 4h Free cancellation available £78 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sao-miguel-level-2-canyoning-in-salto-do-cabrito.a51962795.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Furnas by Night: Mystical Dona Beija (tickets included)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51709339/7863f8ea-5e94-4b9d-9455-70bb594af352.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Furnas by Night: Mystical Dona Beija (tickets included) 5h Free cancellation available £74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/furnas-by-night-mystical-dona-beija-tickets-included.a51709339.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Classes & workshops [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=ClassesWorkshops) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48064557/ab1635ee-5d76-431f-a3a8-6cf5a7cd553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs 4h 9.8/10 8 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available £42 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.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 £103 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/terceira-island-azores-cooking-class-experience.a4752773.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca: Sunset Boat Cruise W/ Wine & Water Activities](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51917689/3d859a99-ae9c-4146-9c3d-2071b10f3482.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca: Sunset Boat Cruise W/ Wine & Water Activities 3h Free cancellation available £40 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vila-franca-sunset-boat-cruise-w-wine-water-activities.a51917689.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Azores: Surfing Lessons for All Levels](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51821444/07b39d42-ac3b-4510-bfb0-bdb2c0405b71.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Azores: Surfing Lessons for All Levels 1h 30m Free cancellation available £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/azores-surfing-lessons-for-all-levels.a51821444.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Octant Furnas Hotel: Cozido das Furnas Cooking Class](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51849808/64e323c2-4a5d-49a7-b6e9-6abed52bd578.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Octant Furnas Hotel: Cozido das Furnas Cooking Class 2h 30m Free cancellation available £86 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/octant-furnas-hotel-cozido-das-furnas-cooking-class.a51849808.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 £39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/exclusive-surf-lessons-in-s-miguel-azores.a47558558.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Porto Formoso | Number of things to do | | | ------------------------------- | - | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | : | | Top 5 things to do | | | Half-day tours | | | With kids | | ## What to do in Porto Formoso --- ### 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 4.5/5(32 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.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) #### Moinhos Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moinhos Beach during your trip to Porto Formoso? [](https://expedia.co.uk/Moinhos-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d839604889811222528.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.co.uk/Museu-Casa-Do-Arcano-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621532485318.Attraction) #### Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center You can spend an afternoon studying the exhibits at Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center in Conceição. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Arquipelago-Contemporary-Arts-Center-Ribeira-Grande.d706240046238511104.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? 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