Ribeira Grande
Travel Guide





Visit Ribeira Grande

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA
Clean hotel - excellent staff- amazing spa and the smell of the hotel is so fresh! Great ocean view, walking distance to shops and restaurants and the town square
Reviewed on Jan 16, 2026

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort
Propre, tranquille, décoré avec goût. Le resto était excellent, les petits-déjeuners copieux et savoureux! Et la vue! WoW! La mer s’ouvre devant nous sur une plage de sable volcanique…. C’est le meilleur endroit pour s’arrêter quand on atterrit aux Açores
Reviewed on Feb 8, 2026

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

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

Pico do Refúgio
Great location, stunning hotel grounds, warm hospitality and delicious breakfast. Amazing place overall.
Reviewed on Feb 1, 2026

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
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

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

Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

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

From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip


