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 NT$4,572 per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
NT$4,572
NT$4,903 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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)
Great location - oceanfront and short walking distance to the town of Ponta Delgada The room was in good condition and clean. The decor in the room and lobby was upscale. Nice ambiance and great food in the hotel restaurants. Also the staff were friendly and very helpful. Would stay here again.

Reviewed on 2026/2/26

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 NT$3,819 per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
NT$3,819
NT$4,118 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (910 reviews)
Everyone was super friendly. Excellent suite room w plenty of space. Pool and sauna were wonderful.

Reviewed on 2026/2/28

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA
Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel

4 out of 5
Rua Padre Jose Jacinto Botelho, 5 Povoacao Azores
The price is NT$6,144 per night from Mar 15 to Mar 16
NT$6,144
NT$6,390 total
Mar 15 - Mar 16
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in Povoacao. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property condition ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (796 reviews)
Yes, dpa was brilliant.

Reviewed on 2026/3/3

Terra Nostra Garden Hotel
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! (518 reviews)
Wonderful location excellent facilites very friendly and helpful staff. Great breakfast. Highly recommend. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

Reviewed on 2026/3/1

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 ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (120 reviews)
To manage some dietary restrictions, we wanted a hotel with some meal preparation facilities. We chose the Casa Do Contador and we could not have been more please. Prior to arrival we contacted them for some information. Their responses were almost immediate. Upon arrival, we found it to be a small ...

Reviewed on 2026/3/4

Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool
Whales Bay Hotel

Whales Bay Hotel

4 out of 5
Canada do Terreiro, São Vicente Ferreir Ponta Delgada
Book a stay at this spa aparthotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (115 reviews)
Spacious clean room, great and helpful staff

Reviewed on 2025/12/7

Whales Bay Hotel
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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