What to do and see in Ribeira Grande, Azores: The Best Budget-friendly Things to do

October 2, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Ribeira Grande, Portugal including Azores Surf Center, Harmony Trail Azores, Azores GreenMark - Feel the Azorean Nature, Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Salto do Cabrito, Museu Casa do Arcano, Tabaco da Maia Museum, Praia de Santa Barbara, Miradouro de Santa Iria, Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande.
Restaurants in Ribeira Grande

1. Azores Surf Center

Excellent
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5.0 based on 65 reviews

Azores Surf Center

The Azores Surf Center is a surf school located on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores. We provide surf lessons, surf equipment hire, surf house accommodation and are here to help with any of your surfing needs!

2. Harmony Trail Azores

Excellent
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5.0 based on 135 reviews

Harmony Trail Azores

Harmony Trail is a eco tourism company in S.Miguel Azores.We offer small group excursions. We provide the opportunity to customize your tour. We can accommodate hiking, biking, canoe, surfing, whale watching , fishing along with cultural tours, nature focused tours, historical sights, etc. Harmony Trail offers tailor made excursions, allowing you to decide where to go, as well as programmed tours.

3. Azores GreenMark - Feel the Azorean Nature

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5.0 based on 70 reviews

Azores GreenMark - Feel the Azorean Nature

The "AZORES | GREENMARK" is the only company in the Azores linking their services in conservation and environmental protection with the organization of tourist entertainment activities. We were the first company in the Azores archipelago to have the "Azores" brand that means quality and excellence of the tourist entertainment servisse. In the Azores GreenMark we try that our customers have a fun and enjoyable experiences throughout the Island. The Azores GreenMark is ready to take you on a pleasant adventure and tours.

4. Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre

Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal [email protected] http://parquesnaturais.azores.gov.pt/pt/parques/9/centro/21
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4.5 based on 1,754 reviews

Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre

The Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre (CIACV) is a structure dedicated to the promotion of the natural heritage of the Caldeira Velha´s area, which is classified as a Natural Monument. The building has, among other aspects, the main purpose of promoting the particular environmental values, allowing the visitor to discover in loco the particularities of this point of interest and acting as a complementary space of informal education. At the same time offers a wide network of resources and promotes a touristic component. It is also possible to enjoy three thermal pools and a walking trail at the Natural Monument. Concentrated in a space surrounded by natural landscape, the building is noteworthy for being an “object stamped on the landscape”, which adapts to the existing vegetation and rocks, granting it an organic image, consistent with the space.

Reviewed By Matteuzzo - Syracuse, Italy

We came here on a cold January morning, but we didn't want to miss out on this experience. Since a couple of years, this little park asks for an entrance fee (both for visiting and bathing) and there is a ample car park nearby. There are changing booths, WC, showers and a small information center. Recommend to first take a bath in the 24°C pool and waterfall before you head to the 38°C hot springs. It was early morning but already very crowded. Nevertheless an unforgettable experience not to be missed!

5. Salto do Cabrito

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal http://www.ribeiragrande.pt/geo/cascata-do-salto-do-cabrito
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4.5 based on 464 reviews

Salto do Cabrito

Reviewed By TheCrazyreyn - London, United Kingdom

We walked from Caldeiras de Ribeira Grande to this spot along the hiking trail, and it's ingenious in the way it uses a giant pipe (which services the hydro electric dam next to the waterfall) as part of the route. The heights on this route by the waterfall are something else! I'd also recommend visiting the abandoned dam at the Caldeiras de Ribeira Grande end of this route, which we almost didn't do but was absolutely worth the 10-15 minute detour.

6. Museu Casa do Arcano

Rua Joao D'Horta Matriz, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-561 Portugal +351 296 473 339 http://www.casadoarcano.com
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4.5 based on 34 reviews

Museu Casa do Arcano

7. Tabaco da Maia Museum

Estrada de Sao Pedro, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-380 Portugal +351 296 442 905 http://museutabacomaia.webcindario.com/
Excellent
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4.5 based on 41 reviews

Tabaco da Maia Museum

8. Praia de Santa Barbara

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal +351 296 477 647 http://www.cm-ribeiragrande.pt/index.php
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4.5 based on 303 reviews

Praia de Santa Barbara

Reviewed By MofromMass - Plymouth, United States

Long stretch of beautiful beach. We didn't swim, it was October, but there were lifeguards there, so if it's warmer, go for it! The waves were incredible. One of my favorite lunches of the trip and maybe of all time was at the Tuka Tula bar/restaurant located on the beach. The scenery is unforgettable.

9. Miradouro de Santa Iria

Porto Formoso, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal http://igoazores.com/visitar-sao-miguel-roteiro-2-dias/
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4.5 based on 280 reviews

Miradouro de Santa Iria

Reviewed By ROCruiser - Claremont, United States

An excellent viewpoint on the northern coast of the island. Breathtaking with the cliffs and ocean views for miles around. Kind of reminded me of the Pacific Coast of California and Oregon. Absolutely beautiful!

10. Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande

Largo Gaspar Frutuoso, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-513 Portugal
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4.5 based on 33 reviews

Igreja Matriz Ribeira Grande

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