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Fábrica de Chá de Porto Formoso
- leisure
ER1-1
9625-421, Porto Formoso
For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. Fábrica de Chá Porto Formoso was founded by Amâncio Machado Faria e Maia and operated between the 1920s and the 1980s. Recently, it has been undergoing a recovery process. Visitors can enjoy the estate's vast panoramic gardens, visit the museum space and the tea factory itself. Afterwards, they can relax and taste one of the factory's specialties in the tea room. It has a private park.
Fábrica de Chá da Gorreana
- leisure
ER1-1
9625-304, Maia
For a long time, São Miguel Island was the only place in Europe where tea was manufactured. The Fábrica de Chá Gorreana began planting tea in 1874, but it was only in 1883 that the first tea came off the production line. The retrospective of tea production can be visited daily at the Gorreana farm. Then, among ancient tea production machines, enjoy an aromatic tea. It has a private park.
Teatro Ribeiragrandense
- art
Largo Conselheiro Artur Hintze Ribeiro
9600-555, Ribeira Grande
Opened in 1933, the Ribeiragrandense Theater is the quintessential concert hall in Ribeira Grande. It was built in the first half of the 20th century, then renovated in 1988 and opened in 2000. Currently, various activities take place here, such as conferences, congresses, films, theater shows, festivals, among others.
Caldeira Velha
- country
Caldeira Velha
9600, Ribeira Grande
An area of great beauty and rugged terrain. It consists of a stream with small dams, hot water springs that cascade down, fumaroles, calderas and rocky outcrops. It is classified as a Regional Natural Monument.
Percurso Pedestre da Caldeira Velha
- country
ER5-2
9600, Ribeira Grande
Route with dense vegetation along the entire way. Upon arriving at Caldeira Velha, classified as a National Natural Monument, you can enjoy the beautiful surrounding landscape and the warm, clear waters. There are boiling water that you should not go near, however, further ahead, you will find a waterfall with hot water where you can bathe.
Reserva Natural da Lagoa do Fogo
- country
Lagoa do Fogo
9600, Ribeira Grande
Large lagoon, with clear waters surrounded by a beautiful and peaceful landscape. This area is classified as a Natural Reserve.
Miradouro da Lagoa do Fogo
- country
- leisure
ER5-2
9600, Ribeira Grande
A very pleasant space with views of the lovely Fogo (Fire) lagoon and of the surrounding region.
Farol da Ponta do Cintrão
- heritage
Ponta do Cintrão
9600, Ribeirinha
Lighthouse situated above the Pierced area. Provides one of the most beautiful panoramic views of the island of São Miguel.
Quinta dos Sabores
- food & drink
Caminho da Selada, 10
9600-151, Rabo de Peixe
Restaurante acolhedor com um conceito "farm to table", uma oficina agro-alimentar que oferece uma experiência incrível.
Parque de Campismo Rural Quinta das Laranjeiras
- hotels
Canada Roda do Pico, 30
9600-097, Rabo de Peixe
Este parque de campismo rural é a opção ideal para estar em pleno contacto com a natureza. Pode trazer tenda ou alugar uma no parque, podendo inclusive optar pela tenda suspensa.