Title: Things to Do in Porto Formoso in 2026 | Expedia.com [Hotels in Porto Formoso](https://expedia.com/Porto-Formoso-Hotels.d553248635975869699.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[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) # Things to do in Porto Formoso ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Porto Formoso Types of activities [Porto Formoso Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Porto-Formoso.dx553248635975869699) ![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) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. [Learn about One Key](https://www.expedia.com/welcome-one-key) --- ### Most popular activities in Porto Formoso ### Tours & day trips [See all 83 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48064557/ab1635ee-5d76-431f-a3a8-6cf5a7cd553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs 4h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo - Full Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46316289/0678fe7f-b8d1-4cdb-add1-bd76110f5fa3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sete Cidades / Lagoa do Fogo - Full Day Tour 8h Free cancellation available $69 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sete-cidades-lagoa-do-fogo-full-day-tour.a46316289.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2686202/3e54bb0f-c114-4cda-af06-2924ccb60460.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations 8h Free cancellation available $77 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/adventure-in-the-furnas-with-volcanoes-lagoons-and-tea-plantations.a2686202.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155703/694baea9-be7a-4944-bf17-382e7675031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner 6h 10/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner.a1155703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063183/3acbd64f-51ba-431f-9adb-f7997e609ec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkeling Tour 2h Free cancellation available $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkeling-tour.a47063183.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Half-Day Jeep Adventure: Unexplored Landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4089660/61efb854-a514-4c05-a36f-f87e76a32cb3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Jeep Adventure: Unexplored Landscapes & Lagoa do Fogo 3h 30m 2/10 1 review Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-adventure-unexplored-landscapes-lagoa-do-fogo.a4089660.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel: Sete Cidades Quad / Buggy Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47987578/6dbab40f-46aa-4c27-a7cd-e60432d40a20.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Sete Cidades Quad / Buggy Tour 4h Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sete-cidades-atv-quad-tour-half-day.a47987578.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Settlers Town Guided e-Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47730191/8ca88093-b773-4219-a789-6ac36d7a2997.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Settlers Town Guided e-Tour 3h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $46 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-settlers-town-tour.a47730191.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1578183/dba9bccc-1a9a-423c-b422-7ef5c39010d3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full-Day Furnas Adventure: Lake, Fumaroles and Thermal Pools 7h 30m Free cancellation available $95 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-furnas-tour-lake-fumaroles-and-thermal-pools-4x4.a1578183.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052392/a1c9b49b-14be-4532-8f88-ca37fe68bf1e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo 3h 30m Free cancellation available $72 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Private & custom tours [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=Privatecustomtours) ![São Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in the Furnas (c/ entrance thermas)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50213786/c6d94b9e-404a-4dc3-aca7-7124d2b6a451.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel : Vulcanic Experience in the Furnas (c/ entrance thermas) 6h Free cancellation available ~~$95~~$84 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/night-experience-in-furnas.a50213786.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Natural Monument Old Caldeira](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4282585/cbe450ea-56f8-4638-b9cc-911c8150b465.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Natural Monument Old Caldeira 8h Free cancellation available $178 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-excursion-to-the-termas-de-sao-miguel.a4282585.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Professional Photo Session in São Miguel](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46340724/379efcb5-54ca-4a97-acdf-dcc67e16824a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Professional Photo Session in São Miguel 2h Free cancellation available $237 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/professional-photo-session-in-sao-miguel-island.a46340724.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Culture & Nature - Visit All Center of the Island](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3874471/81ec231a-b7aa-476d-90ec-0fc57b47776c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Culture & Nature - Visit All Center of the Island 5h 10/10 1 review Free cancellation available $312 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/island-center-fire-lake-thermal-pool-vila-franca-pineapple-tea-private.a3874471.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1052384/d8f616e0-9129-418e-b01a-5f40262d386d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 8-Hour Private Tour in 4x4 Vehicle from Ponta Delgada 8h Free cancellation available $368 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/8-hour-private-tour-in-4x4-vehicle-from-ponta-delgada.a1052384.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50225090/3b6cb4e5-eae8-43af-8038-fe3bfc39a21f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Full Day Tour Furnas – Thermal Pools & Botanical Garden 8h Free cancellation available $356 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-furnas-private-tour.a50225090.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/49267152/9a932622-66ae-405f-bbc3-5fcd5e532bb9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private boat tour of the islets in Vila Franca do Campo 1h Free cancellation available $142 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-boat-tour-of-the-islets-in-vila-franca-do-campo.a49267152.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48722924/8f7e8ef9-3abd-4ff7-9300-eea8ad11036a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour to Lagoa do Fogo and Furnas 8h Free cancellation available $534 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-to-lagoa-do-fogo-and-furnas.a48722924.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full-Day Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48944440/9b2fcd43-ac38-47db-bd70-add7c19dbcc4.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo and Sete Cidades Private Full-Day Tour 7h Free cancellation available $534 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-and-sete-cidades-private-full-day-tour.a48944440.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Tour in Furnas Valley Breath of the volcano](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47613590/cecc7b21-c8b6-46c0-90b5-fa5b583b3aea.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Tour in Furnas Valley Breath of the volcano 8h Free cancellation available $457 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-private-tour-in-furnas-valley-breath-of-the-volcano.a47613590.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 18 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063183/3acbd64f-51ba-431f-9adb-f7997e609ec1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkeling Tour 2h Free cancellation available $71 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkeling-tour.a47063183.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44640050/2f8dd26d-0a5a-4e0a-9fbb-94fb30e90c8d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental 2h Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per traveler [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4768968/f3d38d4d-86e7-4f44-ae66-8613b764c494.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### São Miguel: Glass Bottom Boat Tour with Snorkeling 2h 9/10 4 reviews Free cancellation available $59 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-glass-bottom-boat-tour-with-snorkeling.a4768968.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624480/2e2973b0-b871-48f9-8cf2-0eada2c492db.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour 2h 8/10 2 reviews Free cancellation available $47 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-islet-off-coast-nature-reserve-tour.a44624480.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063180/76c7e133-b416-46b3-a6f7-553ddfb3b9cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Vila Franca do Campo: Boat Tour Around Ilhéu 45m Free cancellation available $30 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-boat-tour-around-ilheu.a47063180.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45891306/42a4e073-48db-4688-ac33-db09472f46b0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Snorkeling in Vila Franca do Campo 1h Free cancellation available $83 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/snorkeling-in-vila-franca-do-campo.a45891306.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4753088/9f4878a8-cc8b-4f0e-820b-36e701db4959.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores 30m Free cancellation available $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-boat-tour-around-vila-franca-do-campo-islet.a4753088.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Sao Miguel Island: Scuba Dive for Certified Divers](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4764853/bb76e61f-65a7-4e38-9d41-539e4969ed62.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sao Miguel Island: Scuba Dive for Certified Divers 3h Free cancellation available $74 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sao-miguel-island-scuba-dive-for-certified-divers.a4764853.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Sunset Chill – Relaxing Sunset Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50806293/562b2a75-2300-48a3-a4aa-589881706991.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Sunset Chill – Relaxing Sunset Tour 2h Free cancellation available $53 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/sunset-chill-relaxing-sunset-tour.a50806293.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Islet Tour – Boat Trip Around the Ilhéu de Vila Franca](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50812952/11d1b6e9-ab99-4abc-bfd4-8d1fe7905307.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Islet Tour – Boat Trip Around the Ilhéu de Vila Franca 1h Free cancellation available $36 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/islet-tour-boat-trip-around-the-ilheu-de-vila-franca.a50812952.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 6 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155703/694baea9-be7a-4944-bf17-382e7675031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner 6h 10/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner.a1155703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4750333/3d0fa9c4-144f-42e4-9a43-9e62bfcd4f77.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour 4h Free cancellation available $65 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Terceira Island: Azores Cooking Class Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4752773/dae1133a-003e-4fe8-b122-d08607f9542d.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Terceira Island: Azores Cooking Class Experience 5h Free cancellation available $141 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/terceira-island-azores-cooking-class-experience.a4752773.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44504439/c7d2fe1b-d246-41d6-9269-d960d9e85821.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Azores: Swim with Dolphins Atlantic Experience 3h Free cancellation available $138 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/azores-swim-with-dolphins-atlantic-experience.a44504439.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Azores: Full-Day Land & Ocean Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47116876/23211c75-27c2-4020-ba8c-3d6728cbadc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Azores: Full-Day Land & Ocean Tour 8h Free cancellation available $274 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/azores-full-day-land-ocean-tour-with-outdoor-lunch.a47116876.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![E-Bike Furnas and Cheese Tasting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50740703/177ed990-8b29-45ee-9efa-f6dc3a109298.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### E-Bike Furnas and Cheese Tasting Tour 4h Free cancellation available $89 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/e-bike-furnas-and-cheese-tasting-tour.a50740703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ### Spa & wellness [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&filter.categories=SpaWellness) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48064557/ab1635ee-5d76-431f-a3a8-6cf5a7cd553e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs 4h 6/10 1 review Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1155703/694baea9-be7a-4944-bf17-382e7675031f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal baths and Dinner 6h 10/10 6 reviews Free cancellation available $104 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/furnas-night-time-experience-with-thermal-baths-and-dinner.a1155703.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) ![Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +hotsprings bath](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/3455606/890cafac-26bb-46ff-ab7d-2e0999341bc7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano Geo Tour +hotsprings bath 4h Free cancellation available $57 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/full-day-whales-lagoa-do-fogo-volcano-incl-lunch.a3455606.activity-details?&rid=553248635975869699&location=Porto+Formoso&swp=off) 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[Book now](https://expedia.com/deals?rfrr=ACTIVITIES_SPRING_PROMO_553248635975869699) ## Recommended things to do in Porto Formoso | Number of things to do | 115 | | ------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Ponta Delgada Airport: Bus to/from Vila Franca do Campo](/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-airport-bus-to-from-vila-franca-do-campo.a45953684.activity-details): $12 | | Top 5 things to do | [Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details)[Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details)[Adventure in the Furnas, with volcanoes, lagoons and tea plantations](/things-to-do/adventure-in-the-furnas-with-volcanoes-lagoons-and-tea-plantations.a2686202.activity-details)[Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details)[Vila Franca do Campo: Settlers Town Guided e-Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-settlers-town-tour.a47730191.activity-details) | | Under $25 | [Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details)[Ponta Delgada Airport: Bus to/from Vila Franca do Campo](/things-to-do/ponta-delgada-airport-bus-to-from-vila-franca-do-campo.a45953684.activity-details) | | With kids | [Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details)[Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details)[Vila Franca do Campo: Settlers Town Guided e-Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-settlers-town-tour.a47730191.activity-details)[Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour](/things-to-do/vila-franca-islet-off-coast-nature-reserve-tour.a44624480.activity-details)[Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details) | ## What to do in Porto Formoso --- Looking for sports, concerts, or theater events in Porto Formoso? [Search event tickets](https://www.expedia.com/event-tickets/) to see what's happening today, or to plan what to do this weekend! --- --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Porto Formoso ![Lagoa do Fogo and green valley on San Miguel island of Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118676/ab3d9ec7-4a51-482a-9b8c-47c6caad2532.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Lagoa do Fogo 4.5/5(58 reviews) 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. [](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 4.5/5(19 reviews) 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 4/5(7 reviews) 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 5/5(1 review) 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) #### Moinhos Beach Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Moinhos Beach during your trip to Porto Formoso? [](https://expedia.com/Moinhos-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d839604889811222528.Vacation-Attraction) #### Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas 5/5(1 review) You can learn about the history of Conceição with a trip to Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Estrelas. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Igreja-De-Nossa-Senhora-Das-Estrelas-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621563221045.Vacation-Attraction) #### Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port Explore the waterfront in Rabo de Peixe with a trip to Rabo de Peixe Fishing Port. [](https://expedia.com/Rabo-De-Peixe-Fishing-Port-Ribeira-Grande.d839604648533868544.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from 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 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Porto Formoso worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Porto Formoso? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Porto Formoso? ### Is three days enough to stay in Porto Formoso? ### Is Porto Formoso a walkable neighborhood? ### What are some activities to do in Porto Formoso with kids? > - [Lagoa do Fogo: Biologist-guided Volcano e-Tour +Hot Springs](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/lagoa-do-fogo-guided-volcano-geo-tour-w-hotsprings-bathing.a48064557.activity-details) > - [Terceira Island: Walking Trails Hiking Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/terceira-island-walking-trails-hiking-tour.a4750333.activity-details) > - [Vila Franca do Campo: Settlers Town Guided e-Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-settlers-town-tour.a47730191.activity-details) > - [Inside Vila Franca Islet: Guided Nature Reserve Eco Tour](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-islet-off-coast-nature-reserve-tour.a44624480.activity-details) > - [Half-Day Jeep Tour from Ponta Delgada - Lagoa do Fogo](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-jeep-tour-from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo.a1052392.activity-details) ### What to do in Porto Formoso for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Porto Formoso? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save even more - get up to 20% on select hotels when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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