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Hotel do Mar

Rua Goncalo Velho
Rated 8.4 in 771 reviews

Hotel do Mar is a charming establishment nestled in the picturesque town of Povoação, Portugal. This hotel offers guests a tranquil retreat that beautifully blends modern amenities with traditional Portuguese hospitality. With its proximity to the stunning coastline and scenic landscapes, Hotel do Mar is an ideal choice for travelers looking to explore the natural beauty of the Azores.

The hotel features well-appointed guest rooms that are designed for comfort and relaxation, providing a peaceful environment for a restful stay. Each room is equipped with essential amenities to ensure a pleasant experience, while some offer breathtaking views of the ocean or the surrounding hills.

Guests at Hotel do Mar can enjoy a range of facilities, including an inviting outdoor pool surrounded by sun loungers, perfect for soaking up the sun. The on-site dining option serves a selection of local dishes, allowing visitors to indulge in the flavors of the region. Additionally, the hotel provides easy access to various outdoor activities, such as hiking, whale watching, and water sports, making it an ideal base for adventure seekers.

The warm and attentive staff at Hotel do Mar strive to make each guest's stay memorable, offering personalized service that enhances the overall experience. Whether you are seeking relaxation or adventure, Hotel do Mar provides a welcoming atmosphere that captures the spirit of Povoação and the beauty of the Azorean islands.

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Climate and Weather

January
 17°
 12°
 16°
 4
Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
February
 17°
 12°
 15°
 5
Sun hours / day
 10
Rain free days
March
 18°
 13°
 15°
 6
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
April
 19°
 14°
 16°
 7
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
May
 21°
 15°
 17°
 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
June
 23°
 17°
 19°
 9
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
July
 25°
 19°
 21°
 10
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
August
 26°
 19°
 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 27
Rain free days
September
 25°
 18°
 22°
 8
Sun hours / day
 22
Rain free days
October
 22°
 16°
 21°
 7
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
November
 19°
 14°
 19°
 5
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
December
 17°
 13°
 17°
 4
Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Cultural heritage monument in Povoação, Azores, Portugal
180m / 200yd
Igreja da Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus
Igreja da Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus
Church building in Azores, Portugal
360m / 390yd
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Church in Povoação, Azores
1.9km / 1.2mi
Praia do Fogo
Praia do Fogo
5.7km / 3.6mi
Furnas
Furnas
Civil parish in Povoação
6.6km / 4.1mi
Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Church in Azores, Portugal
7.5km / 4.6mi
Mata-Jardim José do Canto
Mata-Jardim José do Canto
Botanic garden in Furnas, Portugal
7.6km / 4.7mi
Igreja de Santa Ana
Igreja de Santa Ana
Church in Furnas, Portugal
6.9km / 4.3mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França
7.4km / 4.6mi
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ponte dos Sete Arcos
Ponte dos Sete Arcos
13km / 8.1mi
Igreja de São José
Igreja de São José
Church in Salga, Portugal
12.3km / 7.6mi
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
Church in Fenais da Ajuda, Portugal
14km / 8.7mi
Jardim Botânico da Ribeira do Guilherme
12.5km / 7.8mi
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Tea plant in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
15.9km / 9.9mi
Praia da Viola
Beach on São Miguel, Azores
14.8km / 9.2mi
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
17.1km / 10.6mi
Our Lady of Peace Chapel
Our Lady of Peace Chapel
16.4km / 10.2mi
Praia da Vinha da Areia
Praia da Vinha da Areia
16km / 10mi
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Statue in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal - Canto da Maya - 1954
17.1km / 10.6mi
Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia, Vila Franca do Campo
Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia, Vila Franca do Campo
Church building in Azores, Portugal
17.2km / 10.7mi
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja de São Pedro
Church in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
17.3km / 10.7mi
Island of Vila Franca
Island of Vila Franca
Island in Portugal
17.7km / 11mi
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
22km / 13.7mi
Convent of Caloura
Convent of Caloura
Convent in Lagoa, Portugal
22.4km / 13.9mi
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church in Água de Pau, Portugal
23.3km / 14.5mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Monte Santo
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Monte Santo
Chapel in Água de Pau, Azores, Portugal
23.4km / 14.5mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church of Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
25.5km / 15.9mi
Ermida de Santo André
25.8km / 16mi
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Cultural heritage monument in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
25.9km / 16.1mi
Igreja da Misericordia
Igreja da Misericordia
Cultural heritage monument in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
25.5km / 15.9mi
Arquipélago
Arquipélago
Museum for contemporary art and cultural center
26.2km / 16.3mi
Aeroporto de Santana
Airport in Portugal
28.3km / 17.6mi

What to do in Povoação and near Hotel do Mar

Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Rosário
Cultural heritage monument in Povoação, Azores, Portugal
180m / 200yd
Igreja da Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus
Igreja da Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus
Church building in Azores, Portugal
360m / 390yd
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Church in Povoação, Azores
1.9km / 1.2mi
Praia do Fogo
Praia do Fogo
5.7km / 3.6mi
Furnas
Furnas
Civil parish in Povoação
6.6km / 4.1mi
Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Chapel of Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Church in Azores, Portugal
7.5km / 4.6mi
Mata-Jardim José do Canto
Mata-Jardim José do Canto
Botanic garden in Furnas, Portugal
7.6km / 4.7mi
Igreja de Santa Ana
Igreja de Santa Ana
Church in Furnas, Portugal
6.9km / 4.3mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Penha de França
7.4km / 4.6mi
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
10.8km / 6.7mi
Ponte dos Sete Arcos
Ponte dos Sete Arcos
13km / 8.1mi
Igreja de São José
Igreja de São José
Church in Salga, Portugal
12.3km / 7.6mi
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
Convento de Nossa Senhora da Ajuda
Church in Fenais da Ajuda, Portugal
14km / 8.7mi
Jardim Botânico da Ribeira do Guilherme
12.5km / 7.8mi
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Tea plant in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
15.9km / 9.9mi
Praia da Viola
Beach on São Miguel, Azores
14.8km / 9.2mi
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
17.1km / 10.6mi
Our Lady of Peace Chapel
Our Lady of Peace Chapel
16.4km / 10.2mi
Praia da Vinha da Areia
Praia da Vinha da Areia
16km / 10mi
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Statue in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal - Canto da Maya - 1954
17.1km / 10.6mi
Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia, Vila Franca do Campo
Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia, Vila Franca do Campo
Church building in Azores, Portugal
17.2km / 10.7mi
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja de São Pedro
Church in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
17.3km / 10.7mi
Island of Vila Franca
Island of Vila Franca
Island in Portugal
17.7km / 11mi
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
22km / 13.7mi
Convent of Caloura
Convent of Caloura
Convent in Lagoa, Portugal
22.4km / 13.9mi
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church in Água de Pau, Portugal
23.3km / 14.5mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Monte Santo
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Monte Santo
Chapel in Água de Pau, Azores, Portugal
23.4km / 14.5mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church of Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
25.5km / 15.9mi
Ermida de Santo André
25.8km / 16mi
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Cultural heritage monument in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
25.9km / 16.1mi

About Povoação

Povoação, located on the eastern coast of São Miguel Island in the Azores, offers a serene atmosphere and a range of activities for visitors. One of the best ways to appreciate the natural beauty of the area is by exploring the scenic hiking trails that wind through the lush landscape. These trails often lead to stunning viewpoints overlooking the coastline and the surrounding hills, providing ample opportunities for photography and reflection.

The historical significance of Povoação is evident in its architecture and local sites. Visitors can explore the charming streets lined with traditional houses, as well as the Church of Nossa Senhora do Rosário, which showcases beautiful azulejos and offers insight into the town’s religious heritage. The town's history as one of the first settlements on the island adds depth to its cultural offerings.

For those interested in local cuisine, discovering the traditional Azorean dishes is a must. Local restaurants often serve fresh seafood, hearty stews, and unique desserts that reflect the island’s culinary traditions. Engaging with the community at local markets can offer a glimpse into daily life and provide opportunities to taste homemade goods.

Another remarkable aspect of Povoação is its proximity to natural hot springs. The nearby area features thermal baths, where visitors can relax in warm, mineral-rich waters surrounded by nature. This experience is particularly enjoyable after a day of hiking or exploring.

Lastly, the coastal scenery around Povoação is captivating. The rugged cliffs and black sand beaches invite leisurely walks, making it an ideal setting for those who appreciate the ocean's beauty. Whether you are looking to engage in outdoor activities, delve into the local culture, or simply unwind in a tranquil environment, Povoação offers a balanced experience.




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