Guidebook for Ribeira Grande
Everything Else
Azores Surf Center
2 R. da PraiaSurf Lessons and surfboard rentals
Food Scene
Alabote - Restaurante Bar
68 R. East ProvidenceVery nice view and good food
Nana Coffee
17 EN1-1ABreakfast and day special lunches
A Merenda
120 R. de Nossa Sra. da ConceiçãoDelicious icecreams, cakes and light meals
Restaurante A Família
1A Rua 29 de JunhoChinese/Japonese buffet right accross the street
Tuká Tulá - Bar
Delicious lighter meals right on Santa Bãrbara Beach
Restaurante A Família
1A Rua 29 de JunhoVery good traditional food. Only serves lunch.
One of the best restaurants in the island. Very good steaks.
134 locals recommend
Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel
One of the best restaurants in the island. Very good steaks.
Restaurante Monte Verde
39 R. da AreiaFish restaurant on Monte Verde Beach
Restaurante O Pescador
EN1Azores Spot
Arts & Culture
Arquipélago
17 EN1-1AInternarional Award winner Contemporary Arts Center
Mulher de Capote
12 R. do BerquóTraditional Liqueur factory
Museu Carlos Machado
65 Rua do Dr.Guilherme PoçasSightseeing
Gazebo of the Haystack
View point with gorgeous sunsets over the north coast
Caldeiras
Thermal pool and very good restaurand right across the street
Cascata do Salto do Cabrito
Waterfall on the way to Lagoa do Fogo
Furnas Lake
Parks & Nature
Centro de Interpretação Ambiental da Caldeira Velha
Thermal Pool
Amazing view point over the volcano crater of Lagoa do Fogo.
Walking trail down to the lake for the adventurous in good shape.
105 locals recommend
Lagoa do Fogo
Amazing view point over the volcano crater of Lagoa do Fogo.
Walking trail down to the lake for the adventurous in good shape.
Monte Verde Surf Beach
Municipal pools of Ribeira Grande (Puddles), Azores
Public pools complex
Spa of Ferraria
Thermal pool
Parque Terra Nostra
Largo Marquês da Praia e MonfortThermal pool and botanical garden
Poça da Dona Beija
1 Lomba Das BarracasThermal pool
Praia da Viola
Rua de Manuel Jacinto da PonteIslet off the south coast. Ferry runs from June to October.
64 locals recommend
Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
Islet off the south coast. Ferry runs from June to October.
Short hiking trail to amazing views over Sete Cidades lakes
25 locals recommend
Miradouro da Grota do Inferno
Short hiking trail to amazing views over Sete Cidades lakes
Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
Essentials
Modelo Continente Ribeira Grande
Casa Cheia
6 R. de São SebastiãoEntertainment & Activities
Highly recommended Dive Center in Vila Franca do Campo
Espírito Azul Dive Center - Dive in Azores Islands
Highly recommended Dive Center in Vila Franca do Campo
Futurismo Azores Adventures
Whale wathcing
Sea Colors Azores
Whale watching
Environmental Center dedicated to the Azorean native laurel forest, the habitat of the island endemic bird, the Priolo.
9 locals recommend
Centro Ambiental do Priolo
M1038Environmental Center dedicated to the Azorean native laurel forest, the habitat of the island endemic bird, the Priolo.
Azores Adventure Islands
2 R. da Praia dos SantosCanyoning and other adventure activities in the island