Porto Formoso
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Visit Porto Formoso

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
The breakfast was excellent but could be a little more varied as we stayed 4 nights. Staff was helpful and welcoming. They took you to your room and showed you how everything worked. Had a night service leaving you a chocolate. Also had great housecoats. A surprise was a sparkling wine and mini cake ...
Reviewed on Apr 2, 2026

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA
The hotel was amazing! It is beautiful and clean. Such a wonderful view. My only negative was the massage rooms are right next to the indoor pool so it was a bit hard to relax with children screaming/crying and toilets flushing. (Not blaming the children, just the location of the rooms could be better ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Hotel Do Colégio
Hotel Do Colegio is highly recommended for anyone visiting the area! The hotel is centrally located, extremely convenient, and walkable to everything we wanted to see in the old city center. The breakfast was a highlight each morning, and the staff was truly wonderful and attentive throughout our ...
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026

Hotel Gaivota Azores

Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool
A/C , heather worked well Clean , well located close to downtown Good place to stay
Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

ANC Resort
This resort is beautiful, modern, well-appointed, with wonderful rooms-all with a perfectly functional kitchenette. The sushi restaurant is delicious. The staff is very friendly and knowledgeable. The location is quiet, somewhat remote, and beautiful
Reviewed on Apr 3, 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

Caldeira Velha
Explore the great outdoors at Caldeira Velha, a lovely green space in Conceição. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

Batalha Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Calhetas at Batalha Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Monte Verde Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monte Verde Beach during your trip to Conceição?

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.
Santa Bárbara Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Bárbara Beach during your trip to Ribeira Seca?
Things to do

Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner

Half-Day Tour of the Seven Cities on San Miguel Island

