Graça's Guidebook
Food scene
Restaurante O Silva
41 R. Direita de CimaClassy restaurant, great wine selection, delicious food.
Fine dining + beautiful sunsets+ million dollar views
41 locals raden deze aan
Alabote - Restaurante Bar
68 R. East ProvidenceFine dining + beautiful sunsets+ million dollar views
Well know for their great steaks
134 locals raden deze aan
Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel
Well know for their great steaks
Cozido a portuguesa, cooked underground by volcanic vapor, unique location, one of the most remotely located restaurants you will ever see.
11 locals raden deze aan
Restaurante - Bar Caldeiras
Largo das caldeirasCozido a portuguesa, cooked underground by volcanic vapor, unique location, one of the most remotely located restaurants you will ever see.
Tuká Tulá - Bar
Great light meals & bar, right on the beach
A Cascata
7 R. do Gaspar FructuosoLocal cuisine, appetizers, shellfish and seafood
Restaurante A Família
1A Rua 29 de JunhoChinese/Japanese buffet
O Chocolatinho
21 R. de Nossa Sra. da ConceiçãoGourmet coffee and fine chocolates, delicious iced coffee
A Merenda
120 R. de Nossa Sra. da ConceiçãoGreat ice cream, delicious pastries and coffee, plus affordable light meals
Café Com Sopas
1 R. de Gonçalo BezerraSnack bar- great coffee, pastries, soups and sandwiches
Parks & Nature
Unspoiled nature, lake formed on crater of a volcano. Magnificent views, plus great walking trails
120 locals raden deze aan
Lagoa do Fogo
Unspoiled nature, lake formed on crater of a volcano. Magnificent views, plus great walking trails
Amazing nature, natural thermal pools. Admission fee required.
53 locals raden deze aan
Milieu-interpretatiecentrum van Caldeira Velha
Amazing nature, natural thermal pools. Admission fee required.
Recommended stop on the way to Caldeira Velha and Lagoa do Fogo
17 locals raden deze aan
Salto do Cabrito Waterval
Recommended stop on the way to Caldeira Velha and Lagoa do Fogo
Natural wonder, come ready to swim, sun bathe & snorkel. Site of cliff diving competitions, limited number of visitors per day & ferry fee required
64 locals raden deze aan
Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
Natural wonder, come ready to swim, sun bathe & snorkel. Site of cliff diving competitions, limited number of visitors per day & ferry fee required
Amazing views, be at one with nature, walking trails. Site of famous miradouro Boca do Inferno
Pico do Carvão
Amazing views, be at one with nature, walking trails. Site of famous miradouro Boca do Inferno
Beautiful botanical gardens, come ready to take lots of pictures, natural thermal pool for swimming, admission fee required
114 locals raden deze aan
Terra Nostra Park
Largo Marquês da Praia e MonfortBeautiful botanical gardens, come ready to take lots of pictures, natural thermal pool for swimming, admission fee required
Fantastic views, beautiful nature, peaceful and tranquil surroundings, worth driving down the hydrangeas lined streets to visit the small town of Sete Cidades
106 locals raden deze aan
Sete Cidades
Fantastic views, beautiful nature, peaceful and tranquil surroundings, worth driving down the hydrangeas lined streets to visit the small town of Sete Cidades
Natural thermal pools and garden in an amazing enclave in the beautiful town of Furnas. Open until 23H00, admission fee required
141 locals raden deze aan
Poça da Dona Beija
1 Lomba Das BarracasNatural thermal pools and garden in an amazing enclave in the beautiful town of Furnas. Open until 23H00, admission fee required
Furnas Lake
Volcanic activity, best known for it’s natural geysers
Sightseeing
Gazebo of the Haystack
Beautiful view over Ribeira Grande, Monte Verde beach and Poças
A popular stop on the way to Nordeste, for canyoning activities, beautiful views, and short walking trails
Miradouro da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
A popular stop on the way to Nordeste, for canyoning activities, beautiful views, and short walking trails
One of the Island’s most beautiful miradouros, breathtaking views
17 locals raden deze aan
Miradouro da Vista do Rei
142 9-1One of the Island’s most beautiful miradouros, breathtaking views
One of the Island’s most amazing miradouros, pick a clear, sunny day for this visit
25 locals raden deze aan
Miradouro da Grota do Inferno
One of the Island’s most amazing miradouros, pick a clear, sunny day for this visit
Wonderful miradouro with some of the most impressive views of the north coast, bring your camera
16 locals raden deze aan
Miradouro de Santa Iria
Wonderful miradouro with some of the most impressive views of the north coast, bring your camera
Entertainment and Activities
Linking conservation and environmental protection with fun activities for nature lovers
AZORES GREENMARK TOURISM SHOP
11 R. do Espirito SantoLinking conservation and environmental protection with fun activities for nature lovers
North Shore Sea Tours. an authentic azorean experience
Coastal fishing, boat rentals, snorkeling
Azores Surf Center
2 R. da PraiaSurf school for all ages and experience levels
Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, sunset cruises, jeep safaris, walking tours, bird watching and many more
33 locals raden deze aan
Futurismo Azores Adventures
Whale watching, swimming with dolphins, sunset cruises, jeep safaris, walking tours, bird watching and many more
Espírito Azul Dive Center - Dive in Azores Islands
Diving expeditions and diving school
Batalha Golf Course
Let’s play golf
Quinta da Terça
221 Rua Padre DomingosHorseback riding for horse and nature lovers
Sea Colors Azores
Educational whale and dolphin watching tours
Come discover the Laurissilva forest, habitat for one of the most endangered bird species in Europe, the Priolo. This rare bird is found only in the eastern region of São Miguel
9 locals raden deze aan
Centro Ambiental do Priolo
M1038Come discover the Laurissilva forest, habitat for one of the most endangered bird species in Europe, the Priolo. This rare bird is found only in the eastern region of São Miguel
Azores Adventure Islands - Canyoning
Canyoning trips
Arts and Culture
Working Mechanical Presépio, displays of antique tools and trades
11 locals raden deze aan
Museu Municipal da Ribeira Grande
10 R. de São VicenteWorking Mechanical Presépio, displays of antique tools and trades
Museu da Emigração Açoreana
31A EN1-1AHistory of Azorean immigration
Beautiful Contemporary Arts Center, located on a historic building and former alcohol and tobacco factory
21 locals raden deze aan
Arquipélago
17 EN1-1ABeautiful Contemporary Arts Center, located on a historic building and former alcohol and tobacco factory
Famous local maker of fruit flavored liqueurs, and other fine spirits
20 locals raden deze aan
Mulher de Capote
12 R. do BerquóFamous local maker of fruit flavored liqueurs, and other fine spirits
Largest museum in São Miguel, a great option for a rainy day activity
106 locals raden deze aan
Museu Carlos Machado
65 Rua do Dr.Guilherme PoçasLargest museum in São Miguel, a great option for a rainy day activity
Teatro Micaelense
s/n R. de São JoãoA place for concerts, plays, galas, shows and other events
Local and other beaches
Best beach for surfing in the Azores, also great for sun bathing and experienced swimmers, with a great restaurant/bar at either end
26 locals raden deze aan
Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
Best beach for surfing in the Azores, also great for sun bathing and experienced swimmers, with a great restaurant/bar at either end
Nice beach on the south coast, located in Sao Roque with a separate safer area for children to swim in. Great restaurants and bar right on the beach
21 locals raden deze aan
Praia do Pópulo
Estrada Regional do PópuloNice beach on the south coast, located in Sao Roque with a separate safer area for children to swim in. Great restaurants and bar right on the beach
Nice beach on the south coast, located in the town of Água D’Alto, near Vila Franca do Campo
36 locals raden deze aan
Praia de Água d'Alto
Estrada Regional 1-1Nice beach on the south coast, located in the town of Água D’Alto, near Vila Franca do Campo
Praia do Monte Verde
39 EN1-1ABeach best known for it’s summer music festivals, also used for surfing
Beach on the south coast, located on the city of Vila Franca do Campo, the water park is not in operation at this time
10 locals raden deze aan
Strand van Vinha da Areia
R. Eng. Martins MotaBeach on the south coast, located on the city of Vila Franca do Campo, the water park is not in operation at this time
Public salt/sea water swimming pool complex located on the south coast city of Lagoa, limited parking space, admission fee required
9 locals raden deze aan
Complexo Municipal de Piscinas
27 R. da Cidade de New BedfordPublic salt/sea water swimming pool complex located on the south coast city of Lagoa, limited parking space, admission fee required
One of the nicest south coast beaches, calmer water than other south coast beaches, with this unique feature, underwater volcanic activity resulting in hot water and sand in some spots
21 locals raden deze aan
Ribeira Quente
One of the nicest south coast beaches, calmer water than other south coast beaches, with this unique feature, underwater volcanic activity resulting in hot water and sand in some spots
Shopping and essentials
Shopping Mall in Ponta Delgada, nice affordable food court, great shopping, supermarket and movie theater, free parking, great option for a rainy day
123 locals raden deze aan
Parque Atlantico
Rua da JuventudeShopping Mall in Ponta Delgada, nice affordable food court, great shopping, supermarket and movie theater, free parking, great option for a rainy day
Supermarket, 3 minute walk from the apartment
32 locals raden deze aan
Modelo Continente Ribeira Grande
Supermarket, 3 minute walk from the apartment
Casa Cheia
92 R. Cidade de LavalSupermarket, 3 minute walk from the apartment