Explore the best places
Ponte da Ribeira Grande
- heritage
1ª Travessa do Conde de Jácome Correia
9600, 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 and forms the connection between the eastern and western parts of the city. Below, between the river, stands a leafy garden.
Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
- beach
Areal de Santa Bárbara
9600, Ribeira Seca
Non-urban beach, with clear waters and extensive sand, very popular with surfers. It has leisure and support infrastructure for bathers.
Praia da Ribeira Grande
- beach
Praia da Ribeira Grande
9600, 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.
Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
- beach
- country
Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
9600, 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
- heritage
Rua do Prior Evaristo Carreiro Gouveia, 45
9600-572, 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.
Vale das Lombadas
- country
Lombadas
9600, Porto Formoso
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 the mountains, until you reach Lombadas, where you can enjoy the famous mineral water spring.
Fábrica de Licores A Mulher de Capote
- leisure
Rua do Berquó, 12
9600-542, 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 brandy, wine and cream and anise liqueurs.
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.