Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Porto Formoso February 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) ![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) ## 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. 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[Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.co.uk/welcome-one-key) --- ## Recommended things to do in Porto Formoso | Number of things to do | 98 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ponta Delgada Airport: Bus to/from Vila Franca do Campo](/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-airport-bus-to-from-vila-franca-do-campo.a45953684.activity-details): £9 | | Top 5 things to do | [Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details)[Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-get-to-know-furnas-like-the-locals-in-a-full-day-van-tour.a2686202.activity-details)[Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-boat-tour-around-ilheu.a47063180.activity-details)[Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details)[Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details)[Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details)[Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details)[Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkelling Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkelling-tour.a47063183.activity-details)[São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-glass-bottom-boat-tour-with-snorkelling.a4768968.activity-details) | | With kids | [Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details)[Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details)[Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details)[Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details)[São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling](/things-to-do/sao-miguel-glass-bottom-boat-tour-with-snorkelling.a4768968.activity-details) | ## 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) #### Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port Explore the waterfront in Rabo de Peixe with a trip to Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port. [](https://expedia.co.uk/Rabo-De-Peixe-Fishing-Port-Ribeira-Grande.d839604648533868544.Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.co.uk/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Porto Formoso worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Porto Formoso? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Porto Formoso? ### Is three days enough to stay in Porto Formoso? ### Is Porto Formoso a walkable neighbourhood? ### What are some activities to do in Porto Formoso with kids? > - [Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details) > - [Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +Hotsprings](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-swimming.a48064557.activity-details) > - [Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details) > - [Ilhéu de Vila Franca: Inside Guided Natural Reserve Geo Tour](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-islet-reserve-boat-walking-tour.a44624480.activity-details) > - [São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkelling](https://expedia.co.uk/things-to-do/sao-miguel-glass-bottom-boat-tour-with-snorkelling.a4768968.activity-details) ### What to do in Porto Formoso for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Porto Formoso? ![](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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