Manuel And Luisa's Guidebook

Manuel And Luisa
Manuel And Luisa
Manuel And Luisa's Guidebook

Sightseeing

This is one of Sao Miguel’s beautiful wonders. You can drive to the top for a stunning view of the blue and green lagoon. For those interested in hiking you can begin your hike in Ginetes. The base of the lakes has some water sports such as canoeing and paddle boats are available for rent. Bike rental is also available by the hour or daily rental. Also Lagoa Azul, a buffet restaurant known for traditional Azores cuisine can be found in the centre of town.
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Sete Cidades
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This is one of Sao Miguel’s beautiful wonders. You can drive to the top for a stunning view of the blue and green lagoon. For those interested in hiking you can begin your hike in Ginetes. The base of the lakes has some water sports such as canoeing and paddle boats are available for rent. Bike rental is also available by the hour or daily rental. Also Lagoa Azul, a buffet restaurant known for traditional Azores cuisine can be found in the centre of town.
This quaint sea side fishing village is recommended if you are in search for Polvo a famous Portuguese octopus stew. You can also go there for a swim in the sea, there are some protected natural pools amongst the rock formations. Beautiful sunsets.
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Mosteiros
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This quaint sea side fishing village is recommended if you are in search for Polvo a famous Portuguese octopus stew. You can also go there for a swim in the sea, there are some protected natural pools amongst the rock formations. Beautiful sunsets.
This amazing view is accessible only by taking a short little hike. Park your car and climb some stairs, this incredible view awaits you.
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Miradouro da Grota do Inferno
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This amazing view is accessible only by taking a short little hike. Park your car and climb some stairs, this incredible view awaits you.
One of Sao Miguel’s famous scenic views. Make sure to stop at Caldeira Velha, Sao Miguel’s natural park, where you can relax in the warm waters heated by the volcano and frolic under the waterfall. There is an entrance fee to go inside.
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Lagoa do Fogo
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One of Sao Miguel’s famous scenic views. Make sure to stop at Caldeira Velha, Sao Miguel’s natural park, where you can relax in the warm waters heated by the volcano and frolic under the waterfall. There is an entrance fee to go inside.
This town is famous for it’s geysers and natural hot springs. Plan to spend the day there. You can watch workers lower pots of food into the ground to be cooked. Hours later they return to dig up lunch. You can enjoy the famous lunch called Cozido a variety of meats, potatoes, cabbage that has been cooking in the ground at many of the local restaraunt. Terra Nostra Garden hotel offers Cozido daily and included in the price is entrance to the gardens and thermal baths. Inquire about pricing as it changes. A swim in the Poca Da Dona Beija thermal hot springs is a must. Book online to reserve a spot Open 7 am -11pm Make sure you try Bolos Levedos. Furnas is famous for them. Similar in shape to English muffins but a brioche, sweet type of bread. This is also home to our famous comedic, celebrity hairdresser Bruno Costa from Malako services. Also known as the famous Gertrudes Labaça. Be sure to book an appointment.
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Furnas
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This town is famous for it’s geysers and natural hot springs. Plan to spend the day there. You can watch workers lower pots of food into the ground to be cooked. Hours later they return to dig up lunch. You can enjoy the famous lunch called Cozido a variety of meats, potatoes, cabbage that has been cooking in the ground at many of the local restaraunt. Terra Nostra Garden hotel offers Cozido daily and included in the price is entrance to the gardens and thermal baths. Inquire about pricing as it changes. A swim in the Poca Da Dona Beija thermal hot springs is a must. Book online to reserve a spot Open 7 am -11pm Make sure you try Bolos Levedos. Furnas is famous for them. Similar in shape to English muffins but a brioche, sweet type of bread. This is also home to our famous comedic, celebrity hairdresser Bruno Costa from Malako services. Also known as the famous Gertrudes Labaça. Be sure to book an appointment.
This is a beautiful beach located in Santa Barbara, Ribeira Grande. Famous for International surfing competitions. Great place to take some surfing lessons. Lovely restaraunt on site called Tuka Tula beach bar.
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Praia do Areal de Santa Bárbara
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This is a beautiful beach located in Santa Barbara, Ribeira Grande. Famous for International surfing competitions. Great place to take some surfing lessons. Lovely restaraunt on site called Tuka Tula beach bar.
If you want to spend the afternoon at the beach close to the Center of Ponta Delgada this is very convenient. There are a variety of restaurants across the street where you can pick up some burgers and salads and head to the beach for a picnic.
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Praia das Milícias
Estrada Regional do Pópulo
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If you want to spend the afternoon at the beach close to the Center of Ponta Delgada this is very convenient. There are a variety of restaurants across the street where you can pick up some burgers and salads and head to the beach for a picnic.

Food scene

This restaurant at the top of the hill has authentic Azorean comfort foods. It’s inexpensive and you can try a variety of dishes. Open only on certain days of the week. Please inquire.
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Restaurante O Raião
132 R. da Ribeira
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This restaurant at the top of the hill has authentic Azorean comfort foods. It’s inexpensive and you can try a variety of dishes. Open only on certain days of the week. Please inquire.
This pizzeria is run by our local Italian husband and wife team. Located in Ginetes, the next town over from Candelaria. Approximately 5 minute drive. Nice stone baked pizzas as well as a variety of other dishes available. Ask for their Tiramisu it’s incredible!
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'O Sole Mio
5 Rua Maestro Viveiros Pimentel
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This pizzeria is run by our local Italian husband and wife team. Located in Ginetes, the next town over from Candelaria. Approximately 5 minute drive. Nice stone baked pizzas as well as a variety of other dishes available. Ask for their Tiramisu it’s incredible!
This is another fantastic buffet style restaurant located in the beautiful town of Sete Cidades. Affordable and you can enjoy a large variety of traditional Azorian comfort foods.
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Restaurante Lagoa Azul
18 R. da Caridade
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This is another fantastic buffet style restaurant located in the beautiful town of Sete Cidades. Affordable and you can enjoy a large variety of traditional Azorian comfort foods.
This little gem, Sunset Steve Bar is a great place to relax overlooking the shoreline in Mosteiros. Great sunsets. Wonderful BIFANAS, burgers and baskets of fries. Great coffees and drinks as well. Inexpensive considering the view is top notch. It can get quite busy so be prepared to just sit back and relax and take in the view while you wait a bit for your order. I think it’s well worth it.
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Sunset Poço da Pedra
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This little gem, Sunset Steve Bar is a great place to relax overlooking the shoreline in Mosteiros. Great sunsets. Wonderful BIFANAS, burgers and baskets of fries. Great coffees and drinks as well. Inexpensive considering the view is top notch. It can get quite busy so be prepared to just sit back and relax and take in the view while you wait a bit for your order. I think it’s well worth it.
Ok Indian food lovers. This is a an absolute must. Amazing owner Sid and his staff are incredibly kind and lovely to converse with. He is fluent in English, German, Pakistani and Portuguese. The food is out of this world. Spices are imported in and ground fresh to prepare their incredible dishes.
Jewel of India
Ok Indian food lovers. This is a an absolute must. Amazing owner Sid and his staff are incredibly kind and lovely to converse with. He is fluent in English, German, Pakistani and Portuguese. The food is out of this world. Spices are imported in and ground fresh to prepare their incredible dishes.
If you’d like to experience an amazing evening of Azorean Fado and a preset meal of Codfish, potatoes, wines, cheeses. This is highly recommended. Usually dinner and show are on Wednesdays and Fridays but please do contact them for up to date show times and dates.
Casa do Bacalhau - Ponta Delgada Açores
8 R. do Castilho
If you’d like to experience an amazing evening of Azorean Fado and a preset meal of Codfish, potatoes, wines, cheeses. This is highly recommended. Usually dinner and show are on Wednesdays and Fridays but please do contact them for up to date show times and dates.
Authentic affordable Portuguese cuisine. Ask for the Menu del Dia. There will be a variety of dishes to choose from, plates are usually under 12€ and the portions are generous and very delicious.
Restaurante Farol
44 Rua Padre Fernando Vieira Gomes
Authentic affordable Portuguese cuisine. Ask for the Menu del Dia. There will be a variety of dishes to choose from, plates are usually under 12€ and the portions are generous and very delicious.

Groceries

This supermarket has a lot of staple items you may need and the prices are always reasonable.
Casa Cheia
This supermarket has a lot of staple items you may need and the prices are always reasonable.
Our town grocery store. Located 7 minute walk from the house or a two minute drive. We have reusable grocery bags available for your convenience.
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My Super Candelaria
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Our town grocery store. Located 7 minute walk from the house or a two minute drive. We have reusable grocery bags available for your convenience.
This is your one stop shopping experience. Located close to the centre of Ponta Delgada. This shopping mall has it all including a movie theatre. They have a terrific food court with a variety of American chains as well as traditional Portuguese foods. There is free public underground parking.
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Parque Atlantico
Rua da Juventude
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This is your one stop shopping experience. Located close to the centre of Ponta Delgada. This shopping mall has it all including a movie theatre. They have a terrific food court with a variety of American chains as well as traditional Portuguese foods. There is free public underground parking.
This grocery store is located in Arrifes, not far from the airport. A great selection of fresh fish, fruits vegetables and baked goods. They have a small selection of meals to go at the back of the store near the meat counter.
Solmar Valados Arrifes
10 R. Antonio Resendes Tavares
This grocery store is located in Arrifes, not far from the airport. A great selection of fresh fish, fruits vegetables and baked goods. They have a small selection of meals to go at the back of the store near the meat counter.

Conselho para os viajantes

Como economizar

Important when using your Credit card or debit card.

Word of caution. When paying at most stores with a Credit card the device will ask you if you want to pay in Euros or your home currency. Always choose Euros. It will then ask you again and again you must reject it. If you choose your home currency not only are you paying your credit cards foreign exchange rate but the store you are shopping at are charging you anywhere from 3 to 6% extra markup. Same goes with withdrawing money from an ATM Always local currency. Reject the conversion!! It’s absolute robbery how much extra you will end up giving away.