Ribeira Grande Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Beautiful Nature.
Beautiful Nature.
One of the top surfing spots of our planet, with World Championships held here. 
We enjoyed it at sunset.
#waterlust #GoldenHour
...and Ribeira Grande at dusk! A lovely town to walk around and use as your base for travels around São Miguel. 
#waterlust
Ribeira Grande is home to some fantastic architecture!
Hotel Verde Mar & SPA

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA

5 out of 5
Rua Dr José Nunes da Ponte Ribeira Grande
The price is ₹12,718 per night from 29 Jan to 30 Jan
₹12,718
₹13,653 total
29 Jan - 30 Jan
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in their reviews. ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (588 reviews)
Clean hotel - excellent staff- amazing spa and the smell of the hotel is so fresh! Great ocean view, walking distance to shops and restaurants and the town square

Reviewed on 16 Jan 2026

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA
Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

4 out of 5
Estrada Regional nº1, 1º Morro de Baixo Ribeira Grande
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is ₹12,601 per night from 5 Feb to 6 Feb
₹12,601
₹13,533 total
5 Feb - 6 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (235 reviews)
One of the best resorts we have ever stayed…if you are looking for a place to disconnect from the world, reconnect with nature & recharge your batteries, look no further. We can’t wait to go back.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort
Quinta de Santana

Quinta de Santana

4 out of 5
Canada da Meca 4 Ribeira Grande
Stay at this aparthotel in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Honey Route Experience and Santa Bárbara Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (180 reviews)
Very friendly staff, great to have parking

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Quinta de Santana
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Quinta de Santana

Quinta de Santana

4 out of 5
Canada da Meca 4 Ribeira Grande
Stay at this aparthotel in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and an outdoor pool. Popular attractions Honey Route Experience and Santa Bárbara Beach ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (180 reviews)
Very friendly staff, great to have parking

Reviewed on 21 Sept 2025

Quinta de Santana
Pico do Refúgio

Pico do Refúgio

4 out of 5
Roda do Pico 5 - Rabo de Peixe Ribeira Grande
Stay at this aparthotel in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, an outdoor pool and a garden. Popular attractions Ponta Delgada Harbour and Rabo de Peixe Fishing ...
9/10 Wonderful! (51 reviews)
This is a fantastic property. It is beautiful, well located and unique. The room was perfect and the attention we received was excellent. We were permitted early check-in which completely changed our trip in the most positive way. Staff were great, super friendly and accommodating. The breakfast ...

Reviewed on 9 May 2025

Pico do Refúgio
Quinta do Passo

Quinta do Passo

4 out of 5
R. do Espirito Santo 7 Ribeira Grande Açores
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a garden. Popular attractions Museu Casa do Arcano and Caldeira Velha ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (19 reviews)
Great location
Location was great, town was very walkable with very good restaurants near by. Super easy to get to all areas of the island from this spot.

Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Quinta do Passo
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Reviews of Ribeira Grande

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The hotel is not complete,spa facilities were not available. Websites mention hotel is new, not unfinished. Reception staff & concierge were great. San Miguel is beautiful,ribiera grande not that attractive. SATA connections via Lisbon v. poor.

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