Ribeira Grande, Açores, Portugal

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Ribeira Grande, Açores

Year-round surf; spring and summer for hiking to the hot springs and waterfallsBest time
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Ribeira Grande is the second-largest town on Sao Miguel in the Azores, on the island's north coast. It is a base for surfing at the nearby beach and for visiting the volcanic hot springs and waterfalls in the hills above town.

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Ribeira Grande is the second-largest town on Sao Miguel in the Azores, on the island's north coast. It is a base for surfing at the nearby beach and for visiting the volcanic hot springs and waterfalls in the hills above town.

Country: PortugalLanguage: PortugueseCurrency: Euro (EUR)Time zone: WET (UTC+0)
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Ribeira Grande is the second-largest town on Sao Miguel in the Azores, on the island's north coast. It is a base for surfing at the nearby beach and for visiting the volcanic hot springs and waterfalls in the hills above town.

Best forSurfing; hot springs and waterfall day trips; a quieter alternative base to Ponta Delgada
When to goYear-round surf; spring and summer for hiking to the hot springs and waterfalls
Getting aroundCar recommended for the hot springs and surf beaches; buses connect to Ponta Delgada (about 20 minutes)
Where to stayCentral Ribeira Grande or near the coast for surf access
Maybe skip ifYou want nightlife or a wide choice of restaurants

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