Porto Formoso

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Miradouro de Santa Iria was one of my favorite lookout points on São Miguel Island in the Azores. It seemed an ideal spot to hold a picnic. #lookoutpoints #landscapes #SãoMiguel #Azores 

The island is filled with a variety of lookout points, so definitely rent a car while visiting and check them out! https://www.google.com.mx/maps/search/Miradouro+Sao+Miguel/@37.8261032,-25.8289386,11z/data=!3m1!4b1

For more details on visiting São Miguel and island hopping in the Azores, check out my blog: https://www.modernodyssey.co/azores-sao-miguel-island/
Miradouro de Santa Iria was one of my favorite lookout points on São Miguel Island in the Azores. It seemed an ideal spot to hold a picnic. #lookoutpoints #landscapes #SãoMiguel #Azores 

The island is filled with a variety of lookout points, so definitely rent a car while visiting and check them out! https://www.google.com.mx/maps/search/Miradouro+Sao+Miguel/@37.8261032,-25.8289386,11z/data=!3m1!4b1

For more details on visiting São Miguel and island hopping in the Azores, check out my blog: https://www.modernodyssey.co/azores-sao-miguel-island/
Heralded as one of the island's loveliest viewpoints in my Bradt travel guide, Miradouro de Santa Iria can be found along São Miguel's northern coastline, just east of Ribeira Grande.

You can definitely see for miles and I quite like the effect the late afternoon sun creates.
One of the 2 tea plantations in all of Europe. Both are on this island. The only plantations in the world not using fertilizers or pesticides
Porto Formoso, Sao Miguel island, Azores
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

5 out of 5
Avenida Infante D. Henrique 113 Ponta Delgada
The price is ₩194,529 per night from Feb 11 to Feb 12
₩194,529
₩209,227 total
Feb 11 - Feb 12
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,001 reviews)
Everything was incredible. I would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 6, 2026

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA

5 out of 5
Rua das Terças, 3 Ponta Delgada
The price is ₩216,472 per night from Feb 13 to Feb 14
₩216,472
₩232,052 total
Feb 13 - Feb 14
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (908 reviews)
We clearly went in the off season, mid January, so there were few guests, which we didn’t mind at all. Free Breakfast buffet was excellent as was the hotel’s service the entire time.

Reviewed on Jan 19, 2026

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA
Hotel Verde Mar & SPA

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA

5 out of 5
Rua Dr José Nunes da Ponte Ribeira Grande
The price is ₩206,475 per night from Feb 16 to Feb 17
₩206,475
₩221,651 total
Feb 16 - Feb 17
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Ribeira Grande. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (589 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 Jan 16, 2026

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA
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.
Hotel Gaivota Azores

Hotel Gaivota Azores

4 out of 5
Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 103 Ponta Delgada
Book a stay at this business-friendly aparthotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a marina. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (514 reviews)
The staff is incredibly nice and helpful

Reviewed on Feb 3, 2026

Hotel Gaivota Azores
Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool

Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool

3 out of 5
Rua do Contador, 41 Ponta Delgada Azores
Book a stay at this family-friendly apartment in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach shuttle (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (119 reviews)
Casa do Contador had character, beauty, AND comfort. The breakfast especially was a fantastic experience, delivered to our room each day in a traditional wicker basket. We've never experienced anything like it! The staff were friendly and helpful, and recommended a really great tour to the east of ...

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool
Açorsonho Apartamentos Turísticos

Açorsonho Apartamentos Turísticos

4 out of 5
Rua do Navio, n.47 Ponta Delgada
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (155 reviews)
It was clean and the bed was extremely comfortable. Got a take out steak sandwich and beer from the restaurant and it was delicious.

Reviewed on Sep 23, 2025

Açorsonho Apartamentos Turísticos
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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