Ribeira Grande
Travel Guide





Visit Ribeira Grande

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA
Great location (close walk to beach, town, restaurants) and great amenities. Helpful staff.
Reviewed on Nov 12, 2025

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort
Wonderful, very unique hotel. Full access to a long beach where you can watch the surfers. Staff were wonderful and attentive. Also, great location on the North coast to do day trips!
Reviewed on Oct 23, 2025

Volcanic Charming House
Overall all very clean and service very friendly
Reviewed on Oct 27, 2025

Quinta de Santana
Very friendly staff, great to have parking
Reviewed on Sep 21, 2025

Quinta do Passo
Location was great, town was very walkable with very good restaurants near by. Super easy to get to all areas of the island from this spot.
Reviewed on May 13, 2025

Sao Vicente Lodge
What a great spot if you want quiet and tranquility, the view was spectacular. Went for a nice walk in the morning along the bluff not a place to go if you do not have a car or don’t bring groceries with you. It’s a bit far out that is what I loved about it.
Reviewed on Sep 17, 2025
Popular places to visit

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

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?
Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port
Explore the waterfront in Rabo de Peixe with a trip to Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port.
Things to do

Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada

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

Glass Bottom Boat Tour & Snorkeling in São Miguel, Azores

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

Half Day Sete Cidades (West side of the Island)


