This 18th-century building, which once served as a primary school and as the Maia Town Hall, now houses the Museum of History and Ethnology of the Land of Maia, with two floors and large exhibition rooms. The permanent ethnographic and historical collections aim to portray, through objects, the most prominent aspects of rural life and local daily life.

Quinta da Gruta is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful and well-utilized spaces in the municipality of Maia, covering 22,000 square meters. Located in the center of Castelo da Maia, this romantic early 20th-century mansion has quickly become an important hub for sports and leisure. This space houses the Environmental Education Complex, a Documentation Center, tennis courts, swimming pools, nurseries, green areas, an amphitheater, and a radio-controlled model railway track. Guided tours are available for schools and other institutions.

The Maia Zoo was created in 1985 and aims to be a center for research, preservation, and dissemination of information about species, especially among schools. This space has its own clinic and qualified staff, housing more than 300 animals. Within this area are the Picnic Park, the Maia Seal Pavilion, the Mysterious Nature exhibit, the Reptile Garden, and the Children's Playground.

A large green space, planted by José do Canto, husband of the owner, Mrs. Guilhermina Brum da Silveira. This garden has belonged to the same family for 20 generations. A highlight is an area called Vale dos Fetos (Valley of the Ferns), built in the mid-20th century by Ernesto Hintze Ribeiro.

This volcanic geological formation is approximately 1650 meters long and has an average height of two to three meters, with some places exceeding five meters. Its width varies considerably, reaching up to ten meters. Be sure to notice the beautiful stalactites of lava origin on the ceiling, with their conical shapes and smooth surfaces.

The natural pools of Mosteiros, also known as Carneiros Pools or Poço da Pedra Pools, are one of the most charismatic spots on the island of São Miguel. They have crystal-clear waters and were created by volcanic activity and the action of the sea.

The Ponta Delgada Marina, also known as Portas do Mar, was inaugurated in July 2008. In this leisure and commercial area you can find a maritime terminal, a recreational marina, a swimming pool, a parking lot, an amphitheater and a sea pavilion. There is also, as one would expect, a wide variety of shopping arcades, restaurants, bars and shops.

One of São Miguel's main attractions is the pineapple. At the A. Arruda pineapple plantation, you can observe the fruit in the grand greenhouses, stroll through the estate, and visit the shop selling typical products. Besides pineapple, you can also sample pineapple liqueur and pineapple jam.

A small lagoon with a very unique formation, appearing to be located in the crater of a volcano. It is surrounded by a pleasant, spacious, and peaceful green area, ideal for strolling.

Founded in 1876, the museum is housed in the former convent of Santo André and features a Natural History section, begun in the 19th century, which includes specimens of Azorean flora and fauna. Here you can appreciate collections of painting, sculpture, sacred art, tiles and goldsmithing that make up the Art section, the regional ethnography section, and even a toy collection.