Title: Visit Porto Formoso: 2026 Travel Guide for Porto Formoso, Ribeira Grande | Expedia.com [Hotels in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.com/Porto-Formoso-Hotels.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.com/Porto-Formoso-Vacation-Rentals.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to Porto Formoso](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Car-Rental-Guide)[Porto Formoso Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Porto Formoso ## Travel Guide ![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) ## Visit Porto Formoso Things to do ![](https://forever.travel-assets.com/flex/flexmanager/images/2026/02/06/expedia-sale-2026-desktop-us-ca.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1400&h=600&q=mediumHigh) ## The Annual Vacation Sale Members save up to 40% on hotels and homes. Plan this year’s big trip and save. 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While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens. [](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Do-Fogo-Ribeira-Grande.d6118676.Vacation-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 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. [](https://expedia.com/Caldeira-Velha-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621532485316.Vacation-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 Enjoy a round of golf in Calhetas at Batalha Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.com/Batalha-Golf-Course-Calhetas.d6244924.Vacation-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.com/Monte-Verde-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d706247905894035456.Vacation-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.com/Caldeira-Velha-Natural-Monument-Ribeira-Grande.d706244457519423488.Vacation-Attraction) #### Santa Bárbara Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Bárbara Beach during your trip to Ribeira Seca? [](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d553248635975091238.Vacation-Attraction) ### Things to do ![Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5154485/20c46bdd-52f0-4493-b987-8b7a126a877a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner $93 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/hot-water-pool-bath-inside-pineapple-plantation-dinner.a5154485.activity-details) ![See Sete Cidades from amazing viewpoints.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1126330/06337c23-1f32-4c90-b52e-849f1a91cfd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades $57 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44640050/2f8dd26d-0a5a-4e0a-9fbb-94fb30e90c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental $24 per traveler [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details) ![São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4523274/b3296b86-a743-4cf9-9707-3203a181bfc8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### São Miguel East: Full-Day Van Tour with Lunch $89 per adult **100%** of travellers recommend [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-east-full-day-van-tour-with-lunch.a4523274.activity-details) ![Cascata da gruta](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2264791/7f3c20a1-d460-4342-9096-2078baa86211.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### The Great waterfalls Hiking tour $112 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/the-great-waterfalls-hiking-tour.a2264791.activity-details) ![Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750333/3d0fa9c4-144f-42e4-9a43-9e62bfcd4f77.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour $65 per adult [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details) [See all activities in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.com/Things-To-Do-In-Porto-Formoso.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Activities) ## Cities near 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 - 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