Ribeira Grande Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Visit Ribeira Grande

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA
Hotel Verde Mar is a lovely hotel situated right on the seafront in Ribeira Grande. The staff were courteous, pleasant, and always willing to help. Our room was spacious, bright, and clean — and it’s definitely worth booking one with a sea view, as it includes a lovely outdoor sitting area with a ...
Reviewed on 29 Oct 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 23 Oct 2025

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

Quinta de Santana
Very friendly staff, great to have parking
Reviewed on 21 Sept 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 13 May 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 17 Sept 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 savour 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?
Museu Casa do Arcano
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museu Casa do Arcano during your trip to Matriz. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.
Things to do

Azores Whale Watching Tour – Ponta Delgada
