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Casa com Vista - Guidebook

Arts & Culture

Museums and otherwise interesting destinations around São Miguel Island.
The Arquipélago Centro de Artes Contemporâneas is a transdisciplinary project whose mission is to disseminate, create and produce emerging culture: a space of exchange and interface for people, knowledge and events. Would pair nicely with a visit to Praça do Emigrante and the Museu da Emigração Açoreana, as they are all located close to each other. http://arquipelagocentrodeartes.azores.gov.pt/en/ https://www.bmiaa.com/arquipelago-new-centre-contemporary-arts-ribeira-grande-portugal/
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Arquipélago
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The Arquipélago Centro de Artes Contemporâneas is a transdisciplinary project whose mission is to disseminate, create and produce emerging culture: a space of exchange and interface for people, knowledge and events. Would pair nicely with a visit to Praça do Emigrante and the Museu da Emigração Açoreana, as they are all located close to each other. http://arquipelagocentrodeartes.azores.gov.pt/en/ https://www.bmiaa.com/arquipelago-new-centre-contemporary-arts-ribeira-grande-portugal/
The Azorean Emigration Museum showcases a vast collection of local ethnography donated by João Bosco Mota Amaral, all of which provided by emigrants and the authorities of the host countries. Located in the old Fish Market of Ribeira Grande. Would pair nicely with a visit to Praça do Emigrante and Arquipélago, as they are all located close to each other. http://aeazores.org/
Museu da Emigração Açoreana
31A EN1-1A
The Azorean Emigration Museum showcases a vast collection of local ethnography donated by João Bosco Mota Amaral, all of which provided by emigrants and the authorities of the host countries. Located in the old Fish Market of Ribeira Grande. Would pair nicely with a visit to Praça do Emigrante and Arquipélago, as they are all located close to each other. http://aeazores.org/
Historically, the municipality of Povoação has had a substantial influence in the production of cereals, earning the nickname of "Granary of the Island". The Wheat Museum emerged from the reconstruction of an old hydraulic mill, where visitors can observe the traditional instruments used in the harvest of wheat, as well as a permanent exhibition of illustration panels referring to the cultivation of cereals in São Miguel. The museum can be visited throughout the year. http://www.azores.gov.pt/Gra/srrn-cets-en/conteudos/livres/Wheat+Museum.htm
Museu do Trigo
Historically, the municipality of Povoação has had a substantial influence in the production of cereals, earning the nickname of "Granary of the Island". The Wheat Museum emerged from the reconstruction of an old hydraulic mill, where visitors can observe the traditional instruments used in the harvest of wheat, as well as a permanent exhibition of illustration panels referring to the cultivation of cereals in São Miguel. The museum can be visited throughout the year. http://www.azores.gov.pt/Gra/srrn-cets-en/conteudos/livres/Wheat+Museum.htm
The island of São Miguel has the only two tea plantations in Europe for industrial purposes, namely in the north coast. Porto Formoso Tea Factory is one of those factories that not only produces tea, but also preserves the memories of tea production in the Azores islands from the very beginning to the last quarter of the 19th century. It also has guided scheduled visits. Afterwards, guests are invited to taste several tea varieties in the beautiful room that depicts a typical kitchen of São Miguel or in the terrace, offering a magnificent view over the tea plantations and Porto Formoso town. Every year in Spring, a tea picking ritual is recreated with the typical old-fashioned outfits. https://chaportoformoso.com/en/
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Čaj Porto Formoso
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The island of São Miguel has the only two tea plantations in Europe for industrial purposes, namely in the north coast. Porto Formoso Tea Factory is one of those factories that not only produces tea, but also preserves the memories of tea production in the Azores islands from the very beginning to the last quarter of the 19th century. It also has guided scheduled visits. Afterwards, guests are invited to taste several tea varieties in the beautiful room that depicts a typical kitchen of São Miguel or in the terrace, offering a magnificent view over the tea plantations and Porto Formoso town. Every year in Spring, a tea picking ritual is recreated with the typical old-fashioned outfits. https://chaportoformoso.com/en/
A descendent of the tradition of cine-theaters, which stimulated the country’s cultural life from the mid-20th century onwards, this theater is a depositary of a history of over 60 years and, essentially, a space for building the present and the future through the arts. https://www.teatromicaelense.pt/en/
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Teatro Micaelense
s/n R. de São João
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A descendent of the tradition of cine-theaters, which stimulated the country’s cultural life from the mid-20th century onwards, this theater is a depositary of a history of over 60 years and, essentially, a space for building the present and the future through the arts. https://www.teatromicaelense.pt/en/
Today, this space houses the Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo (Living Museum of Franciscanism). This museum structure serves as an interpretive and study centre for the Franciscan presence and action in the archipelago. He is also responsible for the procession of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Terceiros, which takes place on the first Sunday of Lent. https://www.ribeiragrande.pt/geo/museu-vivo-do-franciscanismo/ http://www.multic.pt/projecto/5
Museu do Franciscanismo
Rua de São Francisco
Today, this space houses the Museu Vivo do Franciscanismo (Living Museum of Franciscanism). This museum structure serves as an interpretive and study centre for the Franciscan presence and action in the archipelago. He is also responsible for the procession of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Terceiros, which takes place on the first Sunday of Lent. https://www.ribeiragrande.pt/geo/museu-vivo-do-franciscanismo/ http://www.multic.pt/projecto/5
This museum resulted from the recovery and reconversion of a set of buildings and spaces for cultivation of the former Tabacos da Maia factory, founded by Manuel Bento Sousa, which operated between 1871 and 1988. https://www.visitmaiazores.com/museudotabaco
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Museu do Tabaco
Estrada de S. Pedro
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This museum resulted from the recovery and reconversion of a set of buildings and spaces for cultivation of the former Tabacos da Maia factory, founded by Manuel Bento Sousa, which operated between 1871 and 1988. https://www.visitmaiazores.com/museudotabaco
Praça do Emigrante (Emigrant Square) is a beautiful public space in Ribeira Grande that is free to visit and is situated near the coast of the municipality. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, it's a must-see for any visitor to São Miguel or Ribeira Grande. It's a world-class testament to the Azorean diaspora. Beautiful artisanship and stone work, by local artists. Would pair nicely with a visit to Arquipélago and Museu da Emigração Açoreana as they are all located close to each other. https://aeazores.org/en/emigrants-square/the-square/ https://pracadoemigrante.cm-ribeiragrande.pt/
Praça do Emigrante
Avenida Doutor José Nunes da Ponte
Praça do Emigrante (Emigrant Square) is a beautiful public space in Ribeira Grande that is free to visit and is situated near the coast of the municipality. Set against the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean, it's a must-see for any visitor to São Miguel or Ribeira Grande. It's a world-class testament to the Azorean diaspora. Beautiful artisanship and stone work, by local artists. Would pair nicely with a visit to Arquipélago and Museu da Emigração Açoreana as they are all located close to each other. https://aeazores.org/en/emigrants-square/the-square/ https://pracadoemigrante.cm-ribeiragrande.pt/
Paraphrased from one of their social media pages: The Coliseu Micaelense has a capacity for about 1,300 spectators seated, and hosts a wide array of socio-cultural events as diverse as ballet, theatre, opera, rock, circus, dances, fashion shows, and café-concerts.
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Coliseu Micaelense
Rua de Lisboa
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Paraphrased from one of their social media pages: The Coliseu Micaelense has a capacity for about 1,300 spectators seated, and hosts a wide array of socio-cultural events as diverse as ballet, theatre, opera, rock, circus, dances, fashion shows, and café-concerts.
An Azores original since 1936, A Mulher de Capote specializes in the production of natural fruit liqueurs, spirits and other alcoholic products, respecting the most demanding quality standards. Guided tours are available, and the traditional bottles make a great addition to any bar and are great gifts of authentic Azorean culture.
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Mulher de Capote
12 R. do Berquó
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An Azores original since 1936, A Mulher de Capote specializes in the production of natural fruit liqueurs, spirits and other alcoholic products, respecting the most demanding quality standards. Guided tours are available, and the traditional bottles make a great addition to any bar and are great gifts of authentic Azorean culture.
From their website: "Visit Europe’s largest collection of gin here on the island of São Miguel, Azores. Taste the local Azorean gins, Baleia and Rocha Negra as you learn about the history of all things juniper at The Gin Library. You are also welcome to taste one of the gins on display, choosing from over 500 in the collection. If you bring your own bottle of craft gin, you and a guest will enjoy a complimentary Azorean Gin Tasting." From Atlas Obscura: "Solar Branco is a mansion that was built in the hills of Sao Miguel, the largest island in the Portuguese Azores, in 1885. Today, the estate has been converted into a hotel with an unusual feature: its very own Gin Library. Assembled over the course of the owner’s travels—and, more recently, from contributions by traveling Atlas Obscura readers—the collection now includes more than 580 gins in all flavors, shapes, and sizes. The massive array of glistening bottles boasts origin stories that span the world over, ranging from the United Kingdom to Japan, France to South Africa, and Australia to Israel."
The Gin Library 16+
From their website: "Visit Europe’s largest collection of gin here on the island of São Miguel, Azores. Taste the local Azorean gins, Baleia and Rocha Negra as you learn about the history of all things juniper at The Gin Library. You are also welcome to taste one of the gins on display, choosing from over 500 in the collection. If you bring your own bottle of craft gin, you and a guest will enjoy a complimentary Azorean Gin Tasting." From Atlas Obscura: "Solar Branco is a mansion that was built in the hills of Sao Miguel, the largest island in the Portuguese Azores, in 1885. Today, the estate has been converted into a hotel with an unusual feature: its very own Gin Library. Assembled over the course of the owner’s travels—and, more recently, from contributions by traveling Atlas Obscura readers—the collection now includes more than 580 gins in all flavors, shapes, and sizes. The massive array of glistening bottles boasts origin stories that span the world over, ranging from the United Kingdom to Japan, France to South Africa, and Australia to Israel."
Eclectic architecture defines this beautiful building, the monumental Ribeiragrandense Theatre. It was designed by Ezequiel Moreira da Silva and Rego Lima and opened in 1933. A majestic building with an interior to match, it has served as a theatre and cinema in Ribeira Grande.
Teatro Ribeiragrandense
Largo 5 de Outubro
Eclectic architecture defines this beautiful building, the monumental Ribeiragrandense Theatre. It was designed by Ezequiel Moreira da Silva and Rego Lima and opened in 1933. A majestic building with an interior to match, it has served as a theatre and cinema in Ribeira Grande.
This museum center is housed in a 19th century property where the Benevides family's blacksmith workshop operates. Its owner is Mr. João Benevides, great-grandson of the founder, who represents the fourth generation of the family that, in these facilities, dedicated themselves to this ancestral art. In addition to the exhibition and the documentary, visitors can watch live the production of beautiful iron pieces, in the last artisanal blacksmith workshop operating in the Azores.
Tenda do Ferreiro Ferrador
This museum center is housed in a 19th century property where the Benevides family's blacksmith workshop operates. Its owner is Mr. João Benevides, great-grandson of the founder, who represents the fourth generation of the family that, in these facilities, dedicated themselves to this ancestral art. In addition to the exhibition and the documentary, visitors can watch live the production of beautiful iron pieces, in the last artisanal blacksmith workshop operating in the Azores.
From their website: "To preserve and promote an historical legacy built up over the centuries and existing since the Foundation of Portuguese Nationality."
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Museu Militar dos Acores
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique
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From their website: "To preserve and promote an historical legacy built up over the centuries and existing since the Foundation of Portuguese Nationality."

São Miguel Island

A quick look at a few key areas around the island.
The small village of Furnas has many thermal pools and springs, and the beautiful Terra Nostra Garden. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furnas http://www.parqueterranostra.com/en-us/home.aspx
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Furnas
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The small village of Furnas has many thermal pools and springs, and the beautiful Terra Nostra Garden. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Furnas http://www.parqueterranostra.com/en-us/home.aspx
The parish of Povoação is the nearest municipality to Agua Retorta, and has several small shops, restaurants, and sights to see. The larger municipality of Povoação is also home to Ribeira Quente, a small fishing village with the popular Fogo beach. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Povoa%C3%A7%C3%A3o,_Azores http://www.azores.gov.pt/Gra/srrn-cets-en/conteudos/livres/Parish+of+Povoa%C3%A7%C3%A3o.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribeira_Quente
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Povoacao
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The parish of Povoação is the nearest municipality to Agua Retorta, and has several small shops, restaurants, and sights to see. The larger municipality of Povoação is also home to Ribeira Quente, a small fishing village with the popular Fogo beach. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Povoa%C3%A7%C3%A3o,_Azores http://www.azores.gov.pt/Gra/srrn-cets-en/conteudos/livres/Parish+of+Povoa%C3%A7%C3%A3o.htm https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribeira_Quente
The village where Casa com Vista is located. Nearby is the town of Faial da Terra, renowned for the Salto do Prego waterfall. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81gua_Retorta https://www.magical-azores-islands.com/faial-da-terra.html
Agua Retorta
The village where Casa com Vista is located. Nearby is the town of Faial da Terra, renowned for the Salto do Prego waterfall. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/%C3%81gua_Retorta https://www.magical-azores-islands.com/faial-da-terra.html
A small scenic town in the southern part of the island. Opposite the town of Vila Franca do Campo, about 1km from the coast, the islet is a result of the crater of an ancient submerged volcano, and is one of São Miguel’s main tourist attractions. Visitors can book with local boating companies in the mainland harbour to reach the islet for a day of swimming in the natural wave pool. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will be returning here in 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vila_Franca_do_Campo https://portugalinews.eu/red-bull-cliff-diving-back-to-vila-franca-do-campo/
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Vila Franca do Campo
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A small scenic town in the southern part of the island. Opposite the town of Vila Franca do Campo, about 1km from the coast, the islet is a result of the crater of an ancient submerged volcano, and is one of São Miguel’s main tourist attractions. Visitors can book with local boating companies in the mainland harbour to reach the islet for a day of swimming in the natural wave pool. The Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series will be returning here in 2020. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vila_Franca_do_Campo https://portugalinews.eu/red-bull-cliff-diving-back-to-vila-franca-do-campo/
Ponta Delgada is the largest municipality and economic capital of Azores, located on the main island of São Miguel. It is also where the João Paulo II International Airport is located. Although it is smaller by comparison to most other European capital cities, it most certainly bustles with commerce and its own unique nightlife while still maintaining its old-world beatuty and charm. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponta_Delgada https://www.geekyexplorer.com/ponta-delgada-azores/
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Ponta Delgada
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Ponta Delgada is the largest municipality and economic capital of Azores, located on the main island of São Miguel. It is also where the João Paulo II International Airport is located. Although it is smaller by comparison to most other European capital cities, it most certainly bustles with commerce and its own unique nightlife while still maintaining its old-world beatuty and charm. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponta_Delgada https://www.geekyexplorer.com/ponta-delgada-azores/
Lagoa das Sete Cidades ("Lagoon of the Seven Cities") is a twin lake situated in the crater of a dormant volcano on the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Also nearby is the abandoned Monte Palace hotel, which will require visitors to be careful and wear appropriate footwear, but is also a must-see for the graffiti alone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagoa_das_Sete_Cidades https://www.neverendingfootsteps.com/monte-palace-abandoned-hotel-azores/
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Sete Cidades
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Lagoa das Sete Cidades ("Lagoon of the Seven Cities") is a twin lake situated in the crater of a dormant volcano on the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Also nearby is the abandoned Monte Palace hotel, which will require visitors to be careful and wear appropriate footwear, but is also a must-see for the graffiti alone. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lagoa_das_Sete_Cidades https://www.neverendingfootsteps.com/monte-palace-abandoned-hotel-azores/
Nordeste is a municipality on the northeast part of São Miguel island. It has many forests, mountains, and river valleys, and is also home to the highest point on the island, Pico da Vara. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordeste,_Azores https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pico_da_Vara
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Nordeste
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Nordeste is a municipality on the northeast part of São Miguel island. It has many forests, mountains, and river valleys, and is also home to the highest point on the island, Pico da Vara. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nordeste,_Azores https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pico_da_Vara
This small civil parish in the municipality of Povoação has a beautiful beachfront and fishing port. Fogo Beach ("Praia do Fogo") is popular with visitors and locals alike, owing to the tepid waters in comparison to other coastal pools. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribeira_Quente
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Ribeira Quente
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This small civil parish in the municipality of Povoação has a beautiful beachfront and fishing port. Fogo Beach ("Praia do Fogo") is popular with visitors and locals alike, owing to the tepid waters in comparison to other coastal pools. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ribeira_Quente
This small civil parish is located in the southeastern coast of the island, and the interior is crowned by Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island. By way of a trail, the town and waterfalls at Salto do Prego are connected. This parish is also somewhat close to Agua Retorta, only about 15-20 minutes by vehicle. There is a beautiful outdoor public area at the ocean front with picnic areas, WC, and an outdoor swimming pool.
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Faial Da Terra
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This small civil parish is located in the southeastern coast of the island, and the interior is crowned by Pico da Vara, the highest point on the island. By way of a trail, the town and waterfalls at Salto do Prego are connected. This parish is also somewhat close to Agua Retorta, only about 15-20 minutes by vehicle. There is a beautiful outdoor public area at the ocean front with picnic areas, WC, and an outdoor swimming pool.
Rabo de Peixe is a wonderful fishing and agricultural community nearby the municipality of Rabo de Peixe. Its colourful people, homes, and culture make it a truly unique location on the island of São Miguel, and there are several excellent fish restaurants to enjoy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabo_de_Peixe
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Rabo de Peixe
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Rabo de Peixe is a wonderful fishing and agricultural community nearby the municipality of Rabo de Peixe. Its colourful people, homes, and culture make it a truly unique location on the island of São Miguel, and there are several excellent fish restaurants to enjoy. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rabo_de_Peixe
A municipality in the northern part of the island with several river valleys, mountains, and beaches. Also home to the Azorean Emigration Museum, the Archipelago art center, and Praça do Emigrante (Emigrant Square).
Câmara Municipal Da Ribeira Grande
Largo Conselheiro Artur Hintze Ribeiro
A municipality in the northern part of the island with several river valleys, mountains, and beaches. Also home to the Azorean Emigration Museum, the Archipelago art center, and Praça do Emigrante (Emigrant Square).

Shopping

A range of shopping options on São Miguel Island, from large malls to local supermarkets and boutique shops. Please note there are also two small stores located in Agua Retorta that sell daily essentials, and function very much like the corner stores, bodegas, and dépanneurs found in other parts of the world. You'll want to confirm store hours with our property manager while you're at the house, as these stores are not open late and have limited Sunday hours.
A full-service shopping mall with an on-site parking garage, located in Ponta Delgada. https://www.parqueatlanticoshopping.pt/en/
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Parque Atlantico
Rua da Juventude
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A full-service shopping mall with an on-site parking garage, located in Ponta Delgada. https://www.parqueatlanticoshopping.pt/en/
Supermarket and snack bar located in the nearby municipality of Povoação. A great place to buy groceries while in transit from the airport, and there are entrances on both sides of the store. There are also two local stores in our village of Agua Retorta that stock many everyday essentials and fresh fruit, etc.
Supermercado APL -António Pereira da Luz & Filhos Lda
Rua 1º Barão das Laranjeiras
Supermarket and snack bar located in the nearby municipality of Povoação. A great place to buy groceries while in transit from the airport, and there are entrances on both sides of the store. There are also two local stores in our village of Agua Retorta that stock many everyday essentials and fresh fruit, etc.
A beautiful ceramic factory and store located in Ribeira Grande, with many handmade and unique products. https://www.ribeiragrande.pt/geo/fabrica-de-ceramica-micaelense/
Cerâmica Micaelense Lda.
42 R. do Rosário
A beautiful ceramic factory and store located in Ribeira Grande, with many handmade and unique products. https://www.ribeiragrande.pt/geo/fabrica-de-ceramica-micaelense/
A terrific small gallery off the beaten path in Ponta Delgada. There are many excellent prints in a range of sizes, and the owners/artists will safely package your artwork for travel. https://m.facebook.com/miolo.cc/ A few other galleries can be found here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189134-Activities-c49-t1-Sao_Miguel_Azores.html
Miolo Gallery
A terrific small gallery off the beaten path in Ponta Delgada. There are many excellent prints in a range of sizes, and the owners/artists will safely package your artwork for travel. https://m.facebook.com/miolo.cc/ A few other galleries can be found here: https://www.tripadvisor.com/Attractions-g189134-Activities-c49-t1-Sao_Miguel_Azores.html
Centennial store converted into a modern space where you can find the only record store in Azores specializing in vinyl, and a wide variety of quirky and original gifts. A wide variety of music styles, including a local artist section. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labambabazarstore/ Instagram: @labambabazarstore
La Bamba Bazar
23 Rua Manuel da Ponte
Centennial store converted into a modern space where you can find the only record store in Azores specializing in vinyl, and a wide variety of quirky and original gifts. A wide variety of music styles, including a local artist section. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/labambabazarstore/ Instagram: @labambabazarstore
Gato Preto is a lovely home design store located in the Parque Atlântico shopping mall in Ponta Delgada. Unique and handcrafted items in a range of sizes and prices. https://gatopreto.com/pt/en/ https://www.parqueatlanticoshopping.pt/en/store/a-loja-do-gato-preto-en/
A Loja do Gato Preto
Rua da Juventude
Gato Preto is a lovely home design store located in the Parque Atlântico shopping mall in Ponta Delgada. Unique and handcrafted items in a range of sizes and prices. https://gatopreto.com/pt/en/ https://www.parqueatlanticoshopping.pt/en/store/a-loja-do-gato-preto-en/
Handmade soap store in the village of Furnas.
Furnas Souvenir Camellia Soaps
Handmade soap store in the village of Furnas.
A terrific hardware, electronics, and general household store centrally located in the municipality of Povoação. Should you need any odds-and-ends during your travels on São Miguel, there's a good a good chance you'll find it at Irmãos Duarte (the storefront has recently be renamed to "Azorduarte"). Some of the staff speak both English and Portuguese, which helps make the shopping experience easy should you need to ask questions or ask for unique items.
Irmãos Duarte Lda
A terrific hardware, electronics, and general household store centrally located in the municipality of Povoação. Should you need any odds-and-ends during your travels on São Miguel, there's a good a good chance you'll find it at Irmãos Duarte (the storefront has recently be renamed to "Azorduarte"). Some of the staff speak both English and Portuguese, which helps make the shopping experience easy should you need to ask questions or ask for unique items.
Agriloja is primarily a one-stop agricultural superstore, located between Ribeira Grande and Ponta Delgada. Although it could be unlikely that travellers would typically need to shop here, the vast array of merchandise is nonetheless interesting and useful. If you find yourself in the area, it would definitely come in handy for a wide variety of items you might need on your travels - rain gear, food, select souvenirs, carabiners, wine, beer, etc. There is also a small café-style bar located just inside the main entrance.
Agriloja
Agriloja is primarily a one-stop agricultural superstore, located between Ribeira Grande and Ponta Delgada. Although it could be unlikely that travellers would typically need to shop here, the vast array of merchandise is nonetheless interesting and useful. If you find yourself in the area, it would definitely come in handy for a wide variety of items you might need on your travels - rain gear, food, select souvenirs, carabiners, wine, beer, etc. There is also a small café-style bar located just inside the main entrance.
SOL*MAR is a very well-stocked grocery store, and like many general stores in Azores also has a selection of beer, wine, and other spirits. Here, you can expect a typical grocery experience including various household items plus frozen foods, fruits and vegetables, coffee/tea, cereals, plus fresh pastries, bread, and meats. Open every day from 8:30am to 8:00pm local time.
Pingo Doce Povoação - Açores
SOL*MAR is a very well-stocked grocery store, and like many general stores in Azores also has a selection of beer, wine, and other spirits. Here, you can expect a typical grocery experience including various household items plus frozen foods, fruits and vegetables, coffee/tea, cereals, plus fresh pastries, bread, and meats. Open every day from 8:30am to 8:00pm local time.
Meu Super is a supermarket located in Povoação, where you can find typical grocery items for day-to-day life.
Meu Super Povoação
Meu Super is a supermarket located in Povoação, where you can find typical grocery items for day-to-day life.
"When exploring the island of São Miguel, you can’t help but notice the beautiful signs located on buildings, churches, and street corners made of white and blue mosaic tiles. For over 150 years, a small company has been producing these signs and a wide variety of pottery and dinnerware all locally made and painted by hand. If you want to explore more, then this factory is for you. You can get personalized or custom designs made with your name for your home or garden plaques, etc."
Ceramica Viera
12 R. Direita
"When exploring the island of São Miguel, you can’t help but notice the beautiful signs located on buildings, churches, and street corners made of white and blue mosaic tiles. For over 150 years, a small company has been producing these signs and a wide variety of pottery and dinnerware all locally made and painted by hand. If you want to explore more, then this factory is for you. You can get personalized or custom designs made with your name for your home or garden plaques, etc."

Travel

Getting to and around São Miguel Island.
The main airport in Ponta Delgada, João Paulo II Airport. Inside the terminal, there are a number of small shops, cafés, and car rental options. There are also fully-ventilated, secluded smoking areas in the arrival and departure zones.
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João Paulo II Airport in Ponta Delgada
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The main airport in Ponta Delgada, João Paulo II Airport. Inside the terminal, there are a number of small shops, cafés, and car rental options. There are also fully-ventilated, secluded smoking areas in the arrival and departure zones.
There is an Ilha Verde rental outlet located within the main terminal of the airport. https://www.ilhaverde.com/en/stations/saomiguel
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ILHA VERDE Rent a Car - Escritorio Central
19 Campo de São Francisco
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There is an Ilha Verde rental outlet located within the main terminal of the airport. https://www.ilhaverde.com/en/stations/saomiguel

Restaurants & Food Scene

Like many European cultures, there are countless small cafés scattered around each town and municipality (including two in Água Retorta), each serving an array of coffee and assorted alcohols or other beverages. Some establishments may also serve food, but not everywhere offers snacks or full meals. Here are only a few select places to eat or find local delicacies on São Miguel Island. Please note: There are limited restaurant options in our village of Agua Retorta (where Casa com Vista is located). We recommend planning ahead to either dine outside the village or to cook at home. Also note that most restaurants and cafés prefer cash payments in Euros, as opposed to credit cards.
An interesting restaurant in Furnas, which serves the traditional Azorean dish of Cozido das Furnas. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Banhos-F%C3%A9rreos-784696241655323/ http://taste.visitazores.com/en/recipe/cozido-furnas
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RESTAURANTE BANHOS FÉRREOS 2
11 Av. pereira atayde
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An interesting restaurant in Furnas, which serves the traditional Azorean dish of Cozido das Furnas. https://www.facebook.com/pages/category/Restaurant/Banhos-F%C3%A9rreos-784696241655323/ http://taste.visitazores.com/en/recipe/cozido-furnas
Natur Frozen Yogurt was created in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island in 2015. The desire to create something deliciously different in the Azorean market culminated in the creation of this brand. A brand that stands for difference, quality, and constant innovation. https://www.facebook.com/naturfrozenyogurt/ https://naturazores.wordpress.com/
Natur Frozen Yogurt
12 R. do Melo
Natur Frozen Yogurt was created in Ponta Delgada on São Miguel Island in 2015. The desire to create something deliciously different in the Azorean market culminated in the creation of this brand. A brand that stands for difference, quality, and constant innovation. https://www.facebook.com/naturfrozenyogurt/ https://naturazores.wordpress.com/
This excellent hole-in-the-wall restaurant is located in Ponta Delgada, and has many menu options but specializes in the Azorean favourite of sardines. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Man%C3%A9-Cigano/524893910900446
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Mané Cigano
3 Rua Engº José Cordeiro Antiga da Calheta
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This excellent hole-in-the-wall restaurant is located in Ponta Delgada, and has many menu options but specializes in the Azorean favourite of sardines. https://www.facebook.com/pages/Man%C3%A9-Cigano/524893910900446
A decent restaurant in Furnas, with a variety of meals including some traditional Azorean fare. https://www.facebook.com/miromarestaurantefurnas/
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O Miroma
15 Rua Dr. Frederico Moniz Pereira
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A decent restaurant in Furnas, with a variety of meals including some traditional Azorean fare. https://www.facebook.com/miromarestaurantefurnas/
A surprisingly large restaurant in Furnas, which serves a wide selection of meals ranging from traditional Azorean dishes to things like hamburgers and chorizo garlic bread.
Águas Quentes
17 R. da Igreja
A surprisingly large restaurant in Furnas, which serves a wide selection of meals ranging from traditional Azorean dishes to things like hamburgers and chorizo garlic bread.
An excellent little restaurant in the municipality of Lagoa, near Ponta Delgada. The fish menu is extensive and caught daily, but if you are undecided on what to have, let the staff put together a variety of plates for you. Cash only. Address is Rua do Porto, 1 - Rosário - Lagoa (in front of the fishing port // em frente ao porto de pesca) https://www.orabaca.com/ https://www.facebook.com/casadepastorabaca/
Rabaça
9 Rua da Boa Vista
An excellent little restaurant in the municipality of Lagoa, near Ponta Delgada. The fish menu is extensive and caught daily, but if you are undecided on what to have, let the staff put together a variety of plates for you. Cash only. Address is Rua do Porto, 1 - Rosário - Lagoa (in front of the fishing port // em frente ao porto de pesca) https://www.orabaca.com/ https://www.facebook.com/casadepastorabaca/
A wonderful farm-to-table restaurant and shop. Exquisite meals, fantastic service. https://www.facebook.com/QuintadosSabores.Oficial/ https://quintadossabores3.wixsite.com/oficial
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Quinta dos Sabores Farm House
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A wonderful farm-to-table restaurant and shop. Exquisite meals, fantastic service. https://www.facebook.com/QuintadosSabores.Oficial/ https://quintadossabores3.wixsite.com/oficial
Located in Nordeste, Os Melos is a family-friendly restaurant serving regional food at affordable prices. Their buffet has many local options: suckling pig, octopus, fried mackerel, conger, tuna loin, cod, bread and cream, chicken and meat lasagna, pork, ribs, stewed veal, and more. https://www.facebook.com/melosrestaurantes/
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Os Melos Restaurante
n 20 Caminho Fundo
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Located in Nordeste, Os Melos is a family-friendly restaurant serving regional food at affordable prices. Their buffet has many local options: suckling pig, octopus, fried mackerel, conger, tuna loin, cod, bread and cream, chicken and meat lasagna, pork, ribs, stewed veal, and more. https://www.facebook.com/melosrestaurantes/
One of the most renowned restaurant in Azores, the Associação Agrícola de São Miguel serves the famous Azorean beef steak, known for its fantastic quality and flavour. Reservations only by phone: (+351) 296 490 001 / (+351) 926 385 995 https://www.restauranteaasm.com/en/
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Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel
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One of the most renowned restaurant in Azores, the Associação Agrícola de São Miguel serves the famous Azorean beef steak, known for its fantastic quality and flavour. Reservations only by phone: (+351) 296 490 001 / (+351) 926 385 995 https://www.restauranteaasm.com/en/
Genuine handmade cheese from the valley and located in Furnas, the centre of São Miguel's unique geothermal activity. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queijariafurnense Instagram: @queijaria_furnense
Queijaria Furnense
3 Rua do Caminho Novo
Genuine handmade cheese from the valley and located in Furnas, the centre of São Miguel's unique geothermal activity. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/queijariafurnense Instagram: @queijaria_furnense
Locally-grown and imported foods: fresh fish, meat, herbs, fruit, and vegetables. https://www.cm-pontadelgada.pt/pages/546?poi_id=43
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Trh Mercado da Graca
15 R. do Mercado
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Locally-grown and imported foods: fresh fish, meat, herbs, fruit, and vegetables. https://www.cm-pontadelgada.pt/pages/546?poi_id=43
A beautiful store in Ponta Delgada specializing in the art and industry of canned fish of many varieties. https://www.comur.com/where-to-find-us/loja-ponta-delgada/?lang=en https://www.mundofantasticodasardinha.pt/en/
Comur - Ponta Delgada
9 Largo da Matriz
A beautiful store in Ponta Delgada specializing in the art and industry of canned fish of many varieties. https://www.comur.com/where-to-find-us/loja-ponta-delgada/?lang=en https://www.mundofantasticodasardinha.pt/en/
From their website: "This is a place for meetings and synergies, under the leadership of Chef Henrique. In the land of fire, we combine products from the countryside with those from the sea, and cooked them in a wood-fired oven, in a Josper or naturally in ovens dug out over the hot springs. From the meats that come to us from local producers, to the fish from the auction and the freshest greens, we are passionate about the flavours of the Azores – genuine and rustic, cooked traditionally or in a more contemporary way. So it will be easy to travel through the immensity of the island, even without leaving your seat at the table. Take the opportunity, too, to visit our Lobby Market and buy some of the products and utensils used at the À TERRA restaurant, or other local delicacies and items." https://furnas.octanthotels.com/en/a-terra-furnas
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À Terra Fornaria
Avenida Dr. Manuel de Arriaga
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From their website: "This is a place for meetings and synergies, under the leadership of Chef Henrique. In the land of fire, we combine products from the countryside with those from the sea, and cooked them in a wood-fired oven, in a Josper or naturally in ovens dug out over the hot springs. From the meats that come to us from local producers, to the fish from the auction and the freshest greens, we are passionate about the flavours of the Azores – genuine and rustic, cooked traditionally or in a more contemporary way. So it will be easy to travel through the immensity of the island, even without leaving your seat at the table. Take the opportunity, too, to visit our Lobby Market and buy some of the products and utensils used at the À TERRA restaurant, or other local delicacies and items." https://furnas.octanthotels.com/en/a-terra-furnas
A popular restaurant in Ribeira Grande, specializing in pizza, sandwiches and snacks. https://www.facebook.com/Boteco-do-Miguel-1433913959980067
Boteco do Miguel
Rua do Estrela
A popular restaurant in Ribeira Grande, specializing in pizza, sandwiches and snacks. https://www.facebook.com/Boteco-do-Miguel-1433913959980067
Local cuisine, bar, café, vegetarian-friendly, with vegan options, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the North Atlantic Ocean. https://www.facebook.com/tukatula.bar
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Tuká Tulá - Bar
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Local cuisine, bar, café, vegetarian-friendly, with vegan options, all set against the beautiful backdrop of the North Atlantic Ocean. https://www.facebook.com/tukatula.bar
Handcrafted production of chocolates with flavours from the Azores and many more. Located in the fishing and agricultural civil parish of Rabo de Peixe near Ribeira Grande. https://www.facebook.com/oChocolatinho
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O Chocolatinho
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Handcrafted production of chocolates with flavours from the Azores and many more. Located in the fishing and agricultural civil parish of Rabo de Peixe near Ribeira Grande. https://www.facebook.com/oChocolatinho
A rich menu of fish and meat, the preparation of which ranges from traditional Azorean regional dishes to national and international cuisine. https://www.alabote.net/en/ementa/ https://www.facebook.com/alabote.restaurante
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Alabote - Restaurante Bar
68 R. East Providence
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A rich menu of fish and meat, the preparation of which ranges from traditional Azorean regional dishes to national and international cuisine. https://www.alabote.net/en/ementa/ https://www.facebook.com/alabote.restaurante
Appetizers, wraps and sandwiches, pizza, some specialty dishes plus a kids menu. https://www.phgastropub.pt/ https://www.facebook.com/phgastropub
PH Gastropub
Rua do Estrela
Appetizers, wraps and sandwiches, pizza, some specialty dishes plus a kids menu. https://www.phgastropub.pt/ https://www.facebook.com/phgastropub
An excellent fish restaurant in Ribeira Grande. House specialties are charcoal grilled hake fillets and fish soup, with side dishes including regional boiled potato, tomato rice, and fresh salads. For dessert: pineapple, seasonal fruit, and the house product Queijadas de Leite. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonteVerdeRestaurante
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Restaurante Monte Verde
39 R. da Areia
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An excellent fish restaurant in Ribeira Grande. House specialties are charcoal grilled hake fillets and fish soup, with side dishes including regional boiled potato, tomato rice, and fresh salads. For dessert: pineapple, seasonal fruit, and the house product Queijadas de Leite. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MonteVerdeRestaurante
A Merenda has been serving snacks, pastries, ice cream, and pizza for over 30 years. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmerendaSnack
A Merenda
120 R. de Nossa Sra. da Conceição
A Merenda has been serving snacks, pastries, ice cream, and pizza for over 30 years. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AmerendaSnack
An excellent fish restaurant in the small fishing and agricultural parish of Rabo de Peixe, near Ribeira Grande.
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Restaurante O Pescador
EN1
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An excellent fish restaurant in the small fishing and agricultural parish of Rabo de Peixe, near Ribeira Grande.
An excellent and slightly upscale fish restaurant in Rabo de Peixe, near Ribeira Grande.
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Botequim Açoriano
EN1-1A
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An excellent and slightly upscale fish restaurant in Rabo de Peixe, near Ribeira Grande.
This restaurant opened in June 2022 in the municipality of Povoação, and was created by the people who also own O Garoto. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Restaurante-O-Riquim-111602068252488
Restaurante O Riquim
Largo do Jardim Municipal
This restaurant opened in June 2022 in the municipality of Povoação, and was created by the people who also own O Garoto. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Restaurante-O-Riquim-111602068252488
This snack bar opened in Povoaçao in 2020, and offers coffee, quick meals, salads, sandwiches, pastries, and hot bread. The owners also opened a new restaurant in Povoação in June 2022 named O Riquim. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/O-Garoto-Snack-Bar-103596557990500/
Snack Bar O Garoto
Rua Manuel Jose de Medeiros
This snack bar opened in Povoaçao in 2020, and offers coffee, quick meals, salads, sandwiches, pastries, and hot bread. The owners also opened a new restaurant in Povoação in June 2022 named O Riquim. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/O-Garoto-Snack-Bar-103596557990500/
This street cart serves various hot dogs and sandwiches, and their location in Ribeira Grande is typically in the Euromotas parking lot near the soccer stadium. Highly recommended is their hot dog with all the toppings. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078099632235
Bifanas à ferreirinha
Alameda 29 de Junho
This street cart serves various hot dogs and sandwiches, and their location in Ribeira Grande is typically in the Euromotas parking lot near the soccer stadium. Highly recommended is their hot dog with all the toppings. Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100078099632235
Serving traditional flavours of Azores in the village of Furnas. Would pair nicely with a visit to Poça da Dona Beija. https://www.facebook.com/Miroma2020/
Restaurante MIROMA 2
Lomba Das Barracas
Serving traditional flavours of Azores in the village of Furnas. Would pair nicely with a visit to Poça da Dona Beija. https://www.facebook.com/Miroma2020/
From their page: "Contemporary Bistro, Azorean Ingredients with an amazing shop of Portuguese products."
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Louvre Michaelense
8 R. António José D'Almeida
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From their page: "Contemporary Bistro, Azorean Ingredients with an amazing shop of Portuguese products."
Lactaçores is a union of dairy cooperatives in the Azores and they exclusively sell products originating from the islands of the archipelago, produced by our members. They are products made from genuine knowledge, and produced according to high food safety parameters.
Lactaçores - União Das Cooperativas De Lacticínios Dos Açores, Ucrl
S/N Largo Arribanas
Lactaçores is a union of dairy cooperatives in the Azores and they exclusively sell products originating from the islands of the archipelago, produced by our members. They are products made from genuine knowledge, and produced according to high food safety parameters.
From their website: "Born in 1998, the Cooperative Celeiro da Terra is dedicated to the production and selling of liqueurs, jams, cookies and handicraft, providing everyone with the best of what is done in São Miguel. The Celeiro da Terra Cooperative is a non-profit institution created in 1998. With the mission of fighting poverty in the municipality of Povoação, generates jobs to socially disadvantaged professionals. We produce regional products like cookies, jams, and liqueurs. Those are are made with local raw fruits and vegetables, harvested from the fields and gardens of Povoação." There are various locations, notably a new location in the Pavilhão Multiusos in the municipality of Povoação (on street-front level beside the Azores Tourism office).
Cooperativa Celeiro Da Terra Crl
From their website: "Born in 1998, the Cooperative Celeiro da Terra is dedicated to the production and selling of liqueurs, jams, cookies and handicraft, providing everyone with the best of what is done in São Miguel. The Celeiro da Terra Cooperative is a non-profit institution created in 1998. With the mission of fighting poverty in the municipality of Povoação, generates jobs to socially disadvantaged professionals. We produce regional products like cookies, jams, and liqueurs. Those are are made with local raw fruits and vegetables, harvested from the fields and gardens of Povoação." There are various locations, notably a new location in the Pavilhão Multiusos in the municipality of Povoação (on street-front level beside the Azores Tourism office).
Tony's is a very popular restaurant in Furnas, so please plan your visit accordingly because there are occasionally lineups. There are a few Tony's locations in Furnas, accommodating a larger restaurant and snack bar.
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Tony's Restaurant
Rua Largo Teatro
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Tony's is a very popular restaurant in Furnas, so please plan your visit accordingly because there are occasionally lineups. There are a few Tony's locations in Furnas, accommodating a larger restaurant and snack bar.
This is a great cozy snack bar located in the central town square, with a terrific menu of pizzas, hamburgers, sandwiches, and various other items. Perfect for lunch or an early supper. Open on Sundays except for holidays and similar closures.
Pic Nic
21 R. Dr. Caetano Travassos Lima
This is a great cozy snack bar located in the central town square, with a terrific menu of pizzas, hamburgers, sandwiches, and various other items. Perfect for lunch or an early supper. Open on Sundays except for holidays and similar closures.
This is a great pub/restaurant located in Furnas. Very friendly service and an excellent menu that includes pizza, with both indoor and covered outdoor seating.
3 BICAS PUB
44 R. Pᵃ José Jacinto Botelho
This is a great pub/restaurant located in Furnas. Very friendly service and an excellent menu that includes pizza, with both indoor and covered outdoor seating.
An excellent local restaurant across the street from the Azorean Emigration Museum in Ribeira Grande. Delicious daily specials, including unique local fare like rabbit, plus an adjacent bar serving coffee/tea, beer, wine, and other spirits. There is also a free public parking lot right across the street, which makes a visit to the Emigration Museum and this restaurant an easy day trip if you plan on spending extended time in Ribeira Grande.
Restaurante Faria
An excellent local restaurant across the street from the Azorean Emigration Museum in Ribeira Grande. Delicious daily specials, including unique local fare like rabbit, plus an adjacent bar serving coffee/tea, beer, wine, and other spirits. There is also a free public parking lot right across the street, which makes a visit to the Emigration Museum and this restaurant an easy day trip if you plan on spending extended time in Ribeira Grande.
This is an excellent snack bar and restaurant located in central Faial Da Terra, and it's only a few minutes' walk from ocean front.
Faialense
This is an excellent snack bar and restaurant located in central Faial Da Terra, and it's only a few minutes' walk from ocean front.
An excellent, upscale restaurant in Ribeira Grande. Daily specials, plus a terrific standard menu, wine list, and great service.
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Restaurante O Silva
41 R. Direita de Cima
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An excellent, upscale restaurant in Ribeira Grande. Daily specials, plus a terrific standard menu, wine list, and great service.
A lovely bakery located in Furnas, with a wide selection of desserts.
Gloria Moniz Padaria
60 Rua Dr. Frederico Moniz Pereira
A lovely bakery located in Furnas, with a wide selection of desserts.
A restaurant in Ribeira Grande with a wide menu selection, especially fish. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting.
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Restaurante Monte Verde
39 R. da Areia
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A restaurant in Ribeira Grande with a wide menu selection, especially fish. The atmosphere is very warm and inviting.
A cozy eatery in central Furnas with an excellent selection of meats, beans, vegetables, fish, and steak.
Já Se Sabe
A cozy eatery in central Furnas with an excellent selection of meats, beans, vegetables, fish, and steak.
Specialty coffee roastery and café, in the historical centre of Ponta Delgada.
Intz48 Coffee Roasters Azores
46-48 R. Hintze Ribeiro
Specialty coffee roastery and café, in the historical centre of Ponta Delgada.
Great views of the ocean and well-sized portions.
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Bar Caloura
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Great views of the ocean and well-sized portions.
From their website: "The Alabote restaurant is one of the premier venues for cuisine, socializing, and well-being in the city of Ribeira Grande. With architecture that emphasizes the combination of contemporary and functional construction with nature, the Alabote consists of two enclosed spaces, where intimate service and meal tasting are emphasized, and a terrace that opens up to the ocean, allowing for the fusion of the pleasure of eating with the surrounding maritime environment, where the contemplation of the sunset promotes an unforgettable experience and time seems infinite. In its restaurant service, the Alabote proposes an inclusive and diversified menu that promotes flavors, with meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan dishes, some more common and others exclusive to its cuisine, because eating can be a spiritual experience."
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Alabote - Restaurante Bar
68 R. East Providence
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From their website: "The Alabote restaurant is one of the premier venues for cuisine, socializing, and well-being in the city of Ribeira Grande. With architecture that emphasizes the combination of contemporary and functional construction with nature, the Alabote consists of two enclosed spaces, where intimate service and meal tasting are emphasized, and a terrace that opens up to the ocean, allowing for the fusion of the pleasure of eating with the surrounding maritime environment, where the contemplation of the sunset promotes an unforgettable experience and time seems infinite. In its restaurant service, the Alabote proposes an inclusive and diversified menu that promotes flavors, with meat, fish, vegetarian, or vegan dishes, some more common and others exclusive to its cuisine, because eating can be a spiritual experience."
Quoted from their website: "Starting its activity in the year 2002... the owners, always connected to the sea, decide to complement the tourist offer, valuing the local gastronomy with the opening of the 'Restaurant Ponta do Garajau', in a parish with a great fishing tradition, which for a long time already highlighted the need for an excellent space to taste a wide range of the freshest fish from the Azores sea." And from a recent customer review: "The ambiance is incredible, as well as the cuisine. The portions are huge and well worth the cost."
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Restaurante Ponta do Garajau
9 Rua Dr. Frederico Moniz Pereira
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Quoted from their website: "Starting its activity in the year 2002... the owners, always connected to the sea, decide to complement the tourist offer, valuing the local gastronomy with the opening of the 'Restaurant Ponta do Garajau', in a parish with a great fishing tradition, which for a long time already highlighted the need for an excellent space to taste a wide range of the freshest fish from the Azores sea." And from a recent customer review: "The ambiance is incredible, as well as the cuisine. The portions are huge and well worth the cost."
A wide assortment of delicious pastries, plus breakfast and lunch served from Tuesday-Friday and weekends. Also an assortment of speciality coffees and other beverages.
DaSilvaPastelaria
A wide assortment of delicious pastries, plus breakfast and lunch served from Tuesday-Friday and weekends. Also an assortment of speciality coffees and other beverages.
A vegetarian / vegan cafeteria serving homemade lunches in the centre of Ponta Delgada. From a recent review: "A lovely place with delicious, healthy food! It's a great place to work remotely with super fast and reliable wifi connection and a quiet environment (inside public library), great for focus. Absolutely recommended!!"
Cafetaria da Biblioteca Pública e Arquivo Regional de Ponta Delgada - By the Book
A vegetarian / vegan cafeteria serving homemade lunches in the centre of Ponta Delgada. From a recent review: "A lovely place with delicious, healthy food! It's a great place to work remotely with super fast and reliable wifi connection and a quiet environment (inside public library), great for focus. Absolutely recommended!!"
This estate houses the Gin Library, which you will also find here in our Guidebook, and it has recently opened The Green Pantry - a vegetarian and vegan restaurant. From their website: "Chef André’s Sustainable Azorean Gastronomy champions local seasonal produce here at The Solar Branco Eco Estate at our unique dining concept, The Green Pantry. Our food and name is inspired by the rolling green hills of São Miguel. All of our main ingredients are sourced from the island or surrounding islands as we showcase the local produce sourced from local producers in each dish that we serve you. Our cuisine is always fresh, changing with each cycle of food production, meaning our menu changes with the four seasons we enjoy here in the Azores. We aim to bring our unique concept of sustainable gastronomy to you. Our chef’s menu is mainly plant-based with occasional use of dairy, eggs, honey and gluten. All our food is suitable for vegetarians. If any of your party avoid dairy, eggs, honey or gluten, you will be able to let us know this at the time of booking. Enjoy the best plant-based produce from the Azores. Eat slow. Eat local. And enjoy. The Green Pantry & The Solar Branco Eco Estate are strictly for adults only, babies and children under 16 are not allowed entry."
Solar Branco Eco Estate & Boutique Hotel
This estate houses the Gin Library, which you will also find here in our Guidebook, and it has recently opened The Green Pantry - a vegetarian and vegan restaurant. From their website: "Chef André’s Sustainable Azorean Gastronomy champions local seasonal produce here at The Solar Branco Eco Estate at our unique dining concept, The Green Pantry. Our food and name is inspired by the rolling green hills of São Miguel. All of our main ingredients are sourced from the island or surrounding islands as we showcase the local produce sourced from local producers in each dish that we serve you. Our cuisine is always fresh, changing with each cycle of food production, meaning our menu changes with the four seasons we enjoy here in the Azores. We aim to bring our unique concept of sustainable gastronomy to you. Our chef’s menu is mainly plant-based with occasional use of dairy, eggs, honey and gluten. All our food is suitable for vegetarians. If any of your party avoid dairy, eggs, honey or gluten, you will be able to let us know this at the time of booking. Enjoy the best plant-based produce from the Azores. Eat slow. Eat local. And enjoy. The Green Pantry & The Solar Branco Eco Estate are strictly for adults only, babies and children under 16 are not allowed entry."
From their social media page: "A restaurant where you can enjoy authentic regional food in one of the spaces with the most history."
O Avião
From their social media page: "A restaurant where you can enjoy authentic regional food in one of the spaces with the most history."
Beekeeping Tours/Honey Production right on São Miguel Island. Apiário Margaridas emerged from a passion for the wonderful world of bees in 2014.
Apiário Margaridas - Bees Tours and Honey Production
Beekeeping Tours/Honey Production right on São Miguel Island. Apiário Margaridas emerged from a passion for the wonderful world of bees in 2014.
An excellent steak house in the capital city of Ponta Delgada.
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O Galego
21 Bairro da Praia dos Santos
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An excellent steak house in the capital city of Ponta Delgada.
Massa Mãe is a micro-bakery located in Ponta Delgada, specializing in healthy and delicious bread.
Massa Mae Açores
Massa Mãe is a micro-bakery located in Ponta Delgada, specializing in healthy and delicious bread.
A lively bar/restaurant in Ponta Delgada.
Provisório
A lively bar/restaurant in Ponta Delgada.

Sports & Outdoor Activities

There are many excellent things to do and see outdoors on São Miguel Island, from golf to futbol to hiking to whale watching. For a full list of hiking trails, please visit http://trails.visitazores.com/en/node/176
A spectacular golf course set in the midst of a powerful volcanic landscape with luxuriant tropical vegetation. This is a truly incredible golfing experience. http://www.azoresgolfislands.com/en/index.php/golf-courses/furnas-golf-course
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Furnas Golf, Bar And Restaurant
Estrada Regional do Norte
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A spectacular golf course set in the midst of a powerful volcanic landscape with luxuriant tropical vegetation. This is a truly incredible golfing experience. http://www.azoresgolfislands.com/en/index.php/golf-courses/furnas-golf-course
A beautiful botanical garden and geothermal pool. http://www.terranostragarden.com/
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Park Terra Nostra
Largo Marquês da Praia e Monfort
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A beautiful botanical garden and geothermal pool. http://www.terranostragarden.com/
Estádio de São Miguel is a large open-air stadium in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, and is used mostly for national and regional football matches. The stadium is UEFA approved, able to compete in either UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, and is home of the Azorean regional football team C.D. Santa Clara. The Portuguese national team has also used the Stadium to play friendly matches (the last being a 2-0 win over Egypt, to a sold-out crowd). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Est%C3%A1dio_de_S%C3%A3o_Miguel_(Ponta_Delgada) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.D._Santa_Clara
Estádio de São Miguel
Estádio de São Miguel is a large open-air stadium in the municipality of Ponta Delgada, and is used mostly for national and regional football matches. The stadium is UEFA approved, able to compete in either UEFA Champions League and UEFA Europa League, and is home of the Azorean regional football team C.D. Santa Clara. The Portuguese national team has also used the Stadium to play friendly matches (the last being a 2-0 win over Egypt, to a sold-out crowd). https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Est%C3%A1dio_de_S%C3%A3o_Miguel_(Ponta_Delgada) https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/C.D._Santa_Clara
An outdoor pool on the ocean shore of Povoação, with a nearby playground for kids. https://www.allfromazores.pt/piscinas-municipais-da-povoacao
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An outdoor pool on the ocean shore of Povoação, with a nearby playground for kids. https://www.allfromazores.pt/piscinas-municipais-da-povoacao
The Batalha Golf Course is located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, just 10 minutes from the center of the capital, Ponta Delgada. This course, designed by Cameron Powell in 1986, has 27 golf holes spread over more than 120 ha, with its magnificent landscape, nestled in the mountain skirts and with stunning views of the sea - it has large green areas, wide and generous fairways and bunkers meandering around. http://www.azoresgolfislands.com/pt/index.php/batalha-history
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Batalha Golf Course
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The Batalha Golf Course is located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, just 10 minutes from the center of the capital, Ponta Delgada. This course, designed by Cameron Powell in 1986, has 27 golf holes spread over more than 120 ha, with its magnificent landscape, nestled in the mountain skirts and with stunning views of the sea - it has large green areas, wide and generous fairways and bunkers meandering around. http://www.azoresgolfislands.com/pt/index.php/batalha-history
A beautiful geothermal pool experience located in central Furnas. Worth the experience day or night. https://www.pocadonabeija.com/
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Poça da Dona Beija
1 Lomba Das Barracas
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A beautiful geothermal pool experience located in central Furnas. Worth the experience day or night. https://www.pocadonabeija.com/
Located between Ginetes and Mosteiros, Ponta da Ferraria Thermal Baths & Oceanfront Spa is a beautiful place to visit while on São Miguel island. This small cove is a natural ocean swimming where the ocean meets the hot springs, which you access by walking over volcanic rock (so proper footwear is necessary). You can access the water via ladder, and there are also rope guides to help you stay buoyed in the cove. Termas da Ferraria oceanfront spa and restaurant is also located here, with many amenities such as steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and thermal baths. https://termasdaferraria.com/en/
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Spa of Ferraria
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Located between Ginetes and Mosteiros, Ponta da Ferraria Thermal Baths & Oceanfront Spa is a beautiful place to visit while on São Miguel island. This small cove is a natural ocean swimming where the ocean meets the hot springs, which you access by walking over volcanic rock (so proper footwear is necessary). You can access the water via ladder, and there are also rope guides to help you stay buoyed in the cove. Termas da Ferraria oceanfront spa and restaurant is also located here, with many amenities such as steam rooms, saunas, hot tubs, and thermal baths. https://termasdaferraria.com/en/
This hotel in Furnas has a beautiful indoor and outdoor spa, with thermal heated pools. Prices are very reasonable for a 1.5-hour afternoon visit, and there is an adjacent gift shop plus a lounge and restaurant.
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Furnas Boutique Hotel Thermal & Spa
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This hotel in Furnas has a beautiful indoor and outdoor spa, with thermal heated pools. Prices are very reasonable for a 1.5-hour afternoon visit, and there is an adjacent gift shop plus a lounge and restaurant.
From their website: "The Azores Surf Center is a local surf school which aims to provide a friendly, personal and professional service for those who want to learn to surf or improve their surfing skills. Both Josephine and Ricardo, along with their team of dedicated instructors want people to experience the fun of surfing and to enjoy the natural environment as much as they do. We are committed to informing people about how to look after and respect the ocean environment, by organising and participating in beach cleanups as well as working in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation Azores."
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Azores Surf Center
2 R. da Praia
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From their website: "The Azores Surf Center is a local surf school which aims to provide a friendly, personal and professional service for those who want to learn to surf or improve their surfing skills. Both Josephine and Ricardo, along with their team of dedicated instructors want people to experience the fun of surfing and to enjoy the natural environment as much as they do. We are committed to informing people about how to look after and respect the ocean environment, by organising and participating in beach cleanups as well as working in partnership with the Surfrider Foundation Azores."
An 18-hole mini golf course, which is family friendly and opened in early 2023. Open from Wednesday to Monday (closed on Tuesdays) from 12:00pm-10:00pm AZT.
Green Island Minigolf
An 18-hole mini golf course, which is family friendly and opened in early 2023. Open from Wednesday to Monday (closed on Tuesdays) from 12:00pm-10:00pm AZT.
From their website: "An exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalist Guides, an eco-expedition trip to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season’s marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands." This company also offers bird-watching tours: "A marine wildlife expedition to explore hidden places and observe coastal colonies, looking for the season’s birds and wild behaviour out at sea, with incredible ocean views."
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Pozorování velryb Azory TERRA AZUL
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From their website: "An exciting Marine Wildlife tour with Biologists and Naturalist Guides, an eco-expedition trip to see and learn more about Whales, Dolphins, Turtles, Fish, Birds, and the season’s marine biodiversity of the Azores Islands." This company also offers bird-watching tours: "A marine wildlife expedition to explore hidden places and observe coastal colonies, looking for the season’s birds and wild behaviour out at sea, with incredible ocean views."
From their website: "Azores is known for having a very rich biodiversity. Fishing lovers will be amazed not only by the fish wealth but also by beautiful landscapes and sea life. While fishing it is common to see several kinds of dolphins, turtles, whales, such as the Sperm Whale and, the Flying Fish flying in the sea surface." Located in Ponta Delgada, this sport fishing guide is very concerned about the sustainability of the species. They fish according to the rules of the IGFA and tag and release all marlin, except when they are potential records.
Azores Fishing Center
From their website: "Azores is known for having a very rich biodiversity. Fishing lovers will be amazed not only by the fish wealth but also by beautiful landscapes and sea life. While fishing it is common to see several kinds of dolphins, turtles, whales, such as the Sperm Whale and, the Flying Fish flying in the sea surface." Located in Ponta Delgada, this sport fishing guide is very concerned about the sustainability of the species. They fish according to the rules of the IGFA and tag and release all marlin, except when they are potential records.
Catamaran trips of the beautiful south shore of São Miguel Island and the Villa Franca Islet. Day tours, sunset tours, and private tours available.
LS CATAMARANS
Catamaran trips of the beautiful south shore of São Miguel Island and the Villa Franca Islet. Day tours, sunset tours, and private tours available.
The WPA Wake Park is a cable park dedicated to the practice of Wakeboard, located in the centre of the island of São Miguel, municipality of Ribeira Grande, Azores. The facility offers first-time lessons and group sessions.
WPA - Wake Park
The WPA Wake Park is a cable park dedicated to the practice of Wakeboard, located in the centre of the island of São Miguel, municipality of Ribeira Grande, Azores. The facility offers first-time lessons and group sessions.
From their website: "Futurismo is an act of passion. For our islands, our culture, our people, our sea, and the amazing cetaceans that have crafted the Azoreans. A passion for the best of our islands. Going slow and taking in the best of the Azores. Our people, the amazing fauna and flora, our culture our history and stories. When the Azores turned away from the whaling industry, we saw what the future of the islands would look like and led the travel evolution to whale watching, and contributed decisively to transforming the relationship of the Azoreans with the cetaceans." A leader in sustainable tourism in the Azores, they focus on providing unique adventure experiences including whale watching, swimming with dolphins, bird watching, hiking and kayaking.
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Futurismo Azores Adventures
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From their website: "Futurismo is an act of passion. For our islands, our culture, our people, our sea, and the amazing cetaceans that have crafted the Azoreans. A passion for the best of our islands. Going slow and taking in the best of the Azores. Our people, the amazing fauna and flora, our culture our history and stories. When the Azores turned away from the whaling industry, we saw what the future of the islands would look like and led the travel evolution to whale watching, and contributed decisively to transforming the relationship of the Azoreans with the cetaceans." A leader in sustainable tourism in the Azores, they focus on providing unique adventure experiences including whale watching, swimming with dolphins, bird watching, hiking and kayaking.
From their website: "Azorean Blueberry was created to bring another level of service in adventure tourism. Our mission is to share with quality the Azores background and provide the perfect balance between fun and safety."
Azorean Active Blueberry
From their website: "Azorean Blueberry was created to bring another level of service in adventure tourism. Our mission is to share with quality the Azores background and provide the perfect balance between fun and safety."
Pickleball club located in Ponta Delgada, "the best place to practice padel in the Azores."
Azores Padel Club
Pickleball club located in Ponta Delgada, "the best place to practice padel in the Azores."