Povoação

Located in the eastern part of the south coast of the island of São Miguel, the municipality of Povoação is bordered by the municipalities of Nordeste, Ribeira Grande and Vila Franca do Campo. The abundant vegetation aroused, from an early age, the interest of the discoverers who, believing in the fertility of the land, began to transport cattle, wheat seeds, vegetables and some agricultural implements to the island, with the aim of settling here. The landscapes, parks, especially Terra Nostra, and beaches are some of the most popular places. From the various viewpoints, you can capture fantastic views of all these natural elements. Regional cuisine and sweets are showcased in the various restaurant units. The famous Portuguese stew, made in volcanic holes with hermetically sealed pans, is one of the highlights.

What to do in Povoação

Where to eat in Povoação

Where to sleep in Povoação

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

4 star

The Terra Nostra Garden Hotel is situated in an area of rare beauty, more precisely in the Vale das Furnas, finding themselves in a fantastic integrated botani…

Casa dos Barcos
Casa dos Barcos

Cottage located near the Lagoa das Furnas and just five kilometres of Furnas, where you can visit the fumaroles and prove the "cozido das Furnas". It is insert…

Near Povoação

Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo


Located on the south coast of the island of São Miguel, the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo is limited to the northeast, by the municipality of …

Lagoa

Lagoa


Located on the south coast of the São Miguel island, at the bottom of the main crater of the Serra de Pau volcanic set, Lagoa is one of the oldest se…

Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada


Ponta Delgada is located in the extreme southwest of the island of São Miguel, also known as Green Island, a paradise in the middle of the Atlantic O…

Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande


Located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, Ribeira Grande has a relief dominated by the volcanic massif of the Serra de Água de Pau, who…