Top Things to do in Ribeira Grande
What to do and see in Ribeira Grande, Azores: The Best Things to do Good for Kids
Discover the best top things to do in Ribeira Grande, Portugal including Azores Surf Center, Nomadik Surf Academy, Harmony Trail Azores, Santa Barbara Surf School Azores, Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Salto do Cabrito, Museu Casa do Arcano, Praia de Santa Barbara, Miradouro de Santa Iria, Bela Vista Viewpoint.
Restaurants in Ribeira Grande
1. Azores Surf Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
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. Nomadik Surf Academy
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 31 reviews
Nomadik Surf Academy is a surf school in Sao Miguel island, Azores. We provide surf, stand up paddle and bodyboard lessons. We have all the equipment to rent that you´ll need, such as surfboards, short and long, sup boards, bodyboards and wetsuits. We are open from 9.00 to 19.00, every day. Contact us! Your surf school in the Azores.
3. Harmony Trail Azores
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 135 reviews
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.
4. Santa Barbara Surf School Azores
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 33 reviews
Santa Barbara Surf School Azores provide surf lessons and equipment hire of surfboards, sup boards, bodyboards, wetsuits and snorkel equipment. We have also a guide surf service for all surf levels. Located in the north of Sao Miguel island, Azores. The school is on the west side of Santa Barbara Beach in Ribeira Grande. We have beach bar open all day with snacks and drinks with a terrace over the beach and the sea. The school is open from 9am to 7pm every day. Contact us!
5. Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,754 reviews
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!
6. Salto do Cabrito
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 464 reviews
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.
7. Museu Casa do Arcano
8. Praia de Santa Barbara
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 303 reviews
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
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 280 reviews
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!
