Ribeira Grande
The north coast: tea plantations, thermal baths, surf beaches and the second biggest town.
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All places in this area (72)
Viewpoints 11
Waterfalls 2
Beaches 5
Swimming spots 1
Attractions 4
Gardens 1
Museums 4
Restaurants 24
- Restaurante da Associação Agrícola de São Miguel
- A familia
- Azores Spot
- Casa de Pasto O Amaral
- Alabote
- o Correira
- O Pescador
- Casa Pasto Flor
- Monte Verde
- Pizzaria Estrela da Noite
- O Silva
- Maré Cheia
- O Esgalha
- Ribeiramar
- Boteco Do Miguel
- Silêncio das Palavras
- Allo Pizza
- TERRACOTA Restaurante & Bar
- Meia Nau Restaurante & Bar
- Pecado Açoriano
- D'Quina
- North Sushi
- Botequim Açoriano
- O Chocolatinho