Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal

The Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre is a structure dedicated to the promotion of the natural heritage of the Caldeira Velha´s area, classified as a Natural Monument. The building has, among other aspects, the main purpose of promoting the particular environmental values, allowing the visitor to discover in loco the particularities of this point of interest and acting as a complementary space of informal education. At the same time, it offers a wide network of resources and promotes a touristic component. It is also possible to enjoy four thermal pools at the Natural Monument. Concentrated in a space surrounded by the natural landscape, the building is noteworthy for being an “object stamped on the landscape”, which adapts to the existing vegetation and rocks, granting it an organic image, consistent with the space.

Gorreana, Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-304 Portugal

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal

Travessa do Conde de Jacome Correia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel Portugal

Estrada de Sao Pedro, Maia, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9625-380 Portugal

Largo Gaspar Frutuoso, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-513 Portugal

Rua Joao D'Horta Matriz, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-561 Portugal

Rua Adolfo Coutinho de Medeiros, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-516 Portugal

En5-2a Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal

Rua do Estrela, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-525 Portugal

Rua de Santa Catarina, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal

This church is architecturally rich, with thick pillars that define the three zones, and a rich facade made with carved stone that provides a sensation of harmony and movement. Its construction began in 1796 and ended in 1825. The church has an important treasure in pieces of silver, gold and painting. Among jewels, the most distinguished is a silver monstrance dated to 1618.

Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9500 Portugal

Rua Melo Nunes, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal

Excellent area for diving and swimming.