Matriz
Travel Guide
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Visit Matriz
![Hotel Verde Mar & SPA](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/35000000/34290000/34280800/34280798/w9762h4957x0y0-5c46d243_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 11 February 2025
![Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/3000000/2870000/2865300/2865267/b1e3c7f0_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 25 January 2025
![Octant Ponta Delgada](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/16000000/15250000/15244400/15244399/78edb2b7_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 February 2025
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Reviewed on 1 November 2024
![Quinta do Passo - Azores House](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/34000000/33680000/33676300/33676277/bf0673c6_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 4 June 2023
![Hotel Gaivota Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/5000000/4800000/4796600/4796558/192529ef_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=420&h=224&q=medium)
Reviewed on 26 December 2024
Popular places to visit
![Lagoa do Fogo](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/7d5ca220adf58d555f8fdf53e35f79e9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Lagoa do Fogo
Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa do Fogo during your travels in Matriz. While you're in the area, wander around picturesque gardens.
![One of the top surfing spots of our planet, with World Championships held here.
We enjoyed it at sunset.
#waterlust #GoldenHour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/7d2466bb8ac75596f4d20d8176975d62.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Santa Bárbara Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Bárbara Beach during your trip to Ribeira Seca?
![Caldeira Velha](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/1/124f3cfe42b4fa27dc0752e7d2a70dbb.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Caldeira Velha
Explore the great outdoors at Caldeira Velha, a lovely green space in Conceição. While in this walkable area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.
![Rainbow in the golf course](https://mediaim.expedia.com/destination/2/31da7e1ff20ce8b0ce4c6a11d648ceb5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)
Batalha Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Senhora dos Aflitos at Batalha Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.
![...and Ribeira Grande at dusk! A lovely town to walk around and use as your base for travels around São Miguel.
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Monte Verde Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monte Verde Beach during your trip to Conceição?
Museu Casa do Arcano
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Museu Casa do Arcano during your trip to Matriz. Wander the area's picturesque gardens or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants.