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Travel Guide of Ribeira Grande in Portugal by Influencers and Travelers


Ribeira Grande is a municipality in the northern part of the island of São Miguel in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 32,112, in an area of 180.15 km².


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1 - São Miguel Island

São Miguel Island, nicknamed "The Green Island", is the largest and most populous island in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores.

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2 - Calhetas

   8 km away

Calhetas is a freguesia in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Azores. The population in 2011 was 988, in an area of 4.70 km². Calhetas is the smallest parish in area in Ribeira Grande. It contains the localities Calhetas and Figueira do Mato.

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3 - Hiking / Trekking in São Miguel

   14 km away

Discover the Lagoa do Fogo Nature Reserve in São Miguel in the Azores Islands with a guided tour to the Fogo Volcano. São Miguel is the largest island of the Azores and one of the most touristic. In particular São Miguel is a per...

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Hiking / Trekking in São Miguel things to do in Ribeira Grande



4 - Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara

Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Portugal, and one of the three capital cities of the Azores.

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5 - Porto Formoso

   8 km away

Porto Formoso is a civil parish in the municipality of Ribeira Grande in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 1,265, in an area of 12.79 km².

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6 - Wildlife Experiences in São Miguel

   16 km away

In Azores you will have the opportunity to observe 27 different species of whales and dolphins all year round. Join Picos de Aventura on a whale and dolphins tour so you can take a closer look to this magnificent mammals. The team of local skippers a...

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7 - Lagoa do Fogo

   7 km away
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8 - Miradouro do Pico da Barrosa

   7 km away
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9 - Scuba Diving in São Miguel

   16 km away

Discover the best diving spots with expert, local guides who know the island like the back of their hand. Go out exploring with a team of expert and certified scuba divers who love nothing more than unveiling the most exquisite marine life and divin...

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10 - Lagoa

   10 km away
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11 - Miradouro de Santa Iria

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12 - Boat Tours in São Miguel

   14 km away

Enjoy this incredible boat tour to Volcano island of Vila Franca, São Miguel. Spend a wonderful day with your friends, family or couple. The tour begins with an introduction to the volcanic islet's geology, plants, and animals species that can...

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13 - Ponta Delgada

   16 km away

Ponta Delgada is the largest municipality and economic capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago.

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14 - Azores

   17 km away

The Azores, officially the Autonomous Region of the Azores, is one of the two autonomous regions of Portugal. It is an archipelago composed of nine volcanic islands in the Macaronesia region of the North Atlantic Ocean, about 1,360 km west of continental Portugal, about 1,500 km west of Lisbon, in continental Portugal, about 1,500 km northwest of Morocco, and about 2,500 km southeast of Newfoundland, Canada.

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15 - Canyoning in São Miguel

   8 km away

Enjoy canyoning while exploring the beautiful landscapes in Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, Sao Miguel. It is an adventurous and funny activity you can share with your family and friends. Canyoning is one of the most gratifying activities one can do whi...

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16 - Miradouro da Boca do Inferno

   22 km away
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17 - Lagoa das Sete Cidades

   24 km away

Lagoa das Sete Cidades is a twin lake situated in the crater of a dormant volcano on the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. It consists of two small, ecologically different lakes connected by a narrow strait, which is crossed by a bridge.

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18 - Miradouro da Vista do Rei

   25 km away
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19 - Salto do Prego

   29 km away
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