Ribeira Grande

Vale das Lombadas

Ribeira Grande

Route between Ribeira Grande and Vale das Lombadas, passing through the Ribeira Grande Caldeiras, the Salto do Cabrito waterfall and the Fajã do Redondo Dam. Along the way you will be able to see magnificent views of the sea and …

Ponte da Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande

The eight-arch bridge, which is represented in the city's coat of arms, crosses the river that flows into the Atlantic Ocean and which gives the municipality its name. It is one of the highlights of the city of Ribeira Grande …

Percurso Pedestre da Caldeira Velha

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 …

Praia da Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande

Beach with extensive sand and clear waters, surrounded by rocks and dunes forming a dark blanket. Being located in the center of the village, this beach allows for beautiful urban and cultural walks.

Teatro Ribeiragrandense

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 …

Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara

Ribeira Grande

Non-urban beach, with clear waters and extensive sand, very popular with surfers. It has leisure and support infrastructure for bathers.

Fábrica de Licores A Mulher de Capote

Ribeira Grande

The Eduardo Ferreira & Filhos liqueur factory, better known as "Mulher de Capote", produces the famous typical liqueurs of São Miguel. Passion fruit, pineapple, banana and lemon are some of the fruit liqueurs produced. You can also find passion fruit …

Fábrica de Chá de Porto Formoso

Ribeira Grande

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 …

Museu da Emigração Açoriana

Ribeira Grande

Museum that has a vast collection of local ethnography donated by João Bosco da Mota Amaral, all from emigrants and the authorities of the host countries. It is located in the old Ribeira Grande Fish Market.

Fábrica de Chá da Gorreana

Ribeira Grande

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 …

Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande

Calm and peaceful place, known for being an area of fumaroles and other volcanic manifestations. An old spa building from the 17th century is still visible.

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela

Ribeira Grande

Parish church dating from 1517 and dedicated to the Purification of the Blessed Virgin. In the sacristy, highlights are the treasure pieces, of great historical value. Also, noteworthy is the Capela dos Santos Reis Magos, also inside.