Taras & Nelia’s guidebook
Sightseeing
Mosteiros
Sete Cidades
Miradouro da Grota do Inferno
Ribeira Grande
Lagoa do Fogo
Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
Praia do Pópulo
Estrada Regional do PópuloFurnas
Poça da Dona Beija
1 Lomba Das BarracasTerra Nostra
Miradouro da Ponta do Sossego
EN1-1AVila Franca do Campo
Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo
Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park
Nordeste
Great place to explore natural plant life and vegetation in a confined park setting. Wonderful place to enjoy a picnic. The park offers several outdoor seating and barbecue pits.
14 locals recommend
RESERVA FLORESTAL DE RECREIO DO PINHAL DA PAZ
23 R. do ContadorGreat place to explore natural plant life and vegetation in a confined park setting. Wonderful place to enjoy a picnic. The park offers several outdoor seating and barbecue pits.
Food scene
A Tasca
16 R. do AljubeFantastic local Azorean cuisine
O Galego
21 Bairro da Praia dos SantosKnown for beef
Bar Caloura
Fresh fish
Restaurante O Silva
41 R. Direita de CimaAll food is good here
Forneria São Dinis
20 R. Padre Fernando Vieira GomesPizza and wine bar
Restaurante José Do Rego
30 Rua de Nossa Senhora das NecessidadesSeafood buffet on certain days. Call in advance
Tony's Restaurant
Rua Largo TeatroTraditional cozido meal *** must have if visiting Furnas
Coffee and fresh pastries. Local tarts from Vila Franca
Queijadas da Vila of Adelino Morgado and Daughters
20 R. do PenedoCoffee and fresh pastries. Local tarts from Vila Franca
Tuká Tulá - Bar
Tuna sandwich is a must ! (when in season)
Xurrex
2 R. do BrasilMany take out options
Food Scene
Saca-Rolhas Taberna
3 R. NovaHidden gem close to Ponta Delgada.
Azor Hotel
Rooftop lounge. Beautiful evening spot to unwind overlooking the marina
Xitaka
149 B R. do PaimAuthentic Azorean cuisine
Great atmosphere to enjoy authentic, local cuisine with a wide variety of menu options
34 locals recommend
Restaurante Ponta do Garajau
9 Rua Dr. Frederico Moniz PereiraGreat atmosphere to enjoy authentic, local cuisine with a wide variety of menu options