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Volcanic Charming House

Rua de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento 76
Rated 9.3 in 675 reviews

Volcanic Charming House is a unique accommodation option located in the picturesque town of Ribeira Grande, Portugal. Nestled in a landscape shaped by volcanic activity, this hotel offers guests a tranquil retreat while embracing the natural beauty of the surrounding area. The property features a harmonious blend of traditional Azorean architecture and modern amenities, creating an inviting atmosphere for travelers seeking both comfort and authenticity.

Guests at Volcanic Charming House can enjoy a range of thoughtfully designed rooms, each reflecting the local culture and natural environment. The hotel prioritizes guest satisfaction, providing personalized service to enhance the overall experience. A focus on sustainability can be seen throughout the property, with eco-friendly practices integrated into daily operations.

The outdoor spaces are equally inviting, with well-maintained gardens and lounging areas that allow guests to unwind while soaking in the stunning views of the volcanic landscape. There are also various communal spaces where visitors can connect with others and share their travel experiences.

Volcanic Charming House is ideally situated to explore the local attractions, including scenic hiking trails, striking coastal views, and charming town squares. The hotel serves as an excellent base for discovering the rich cultural heritage and natural wonders of the Azores, making it an appealing destination for those looking to immerse themselves in this unique region of Portugal.

 Swimming pool

Climate and Weather

January
 16°
 11°
 16°
 4
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
February
 16°
 11°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
March
 17°
 12°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
April
 18°
 13°
 17°
 7
Sun hours / day
 16
Rain free days
May
 20°
 14°
 18°
 8
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
June
 22°
 17°
 19°
 10
Sun hours / day
 23
Rain free days
July
 24°
 19°
 22°
 10
Sun hours / day
 25
Rain free days
August
 25°
 20°
 23°
 9
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
September
 24°
 19°
 23°
 8
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
October
 22°
 17°
 21°
 6
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
November
 19°
 14°
 19°
 5
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
December
 17°
 12°
 17°
 4
Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
0.8km / 0.52mi
Ermida de Santo André
1km / 0.6mi
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Museum for contemporary art and cultural center
250m / 270yd
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Cultural heritage monument in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
50m / 50yd
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
4.1km / 2.5mi
Convento da Caloura
Convento da Caloura
Convent in Lagoa, Portugal
12km / 7.5mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church in Água de Pau, Portugal
10.8km / 6.7mi
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Tea plant in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
10.9km / 6.8mi
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
13.8km / 8.6mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz
12.9km / 8mi
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus da Pedra
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus da Pedra
Church building in Azores, Portugal
13.8km / 8.6mi
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Statue in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal - Canto da Maya - 1954
13.9km / 8.6mi
Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
Church in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
15.2km / 9.5mi
Forte de São Brás
Forte de São Brás
Fort in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal
15.7km / 9.8mi
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja de São Pedro
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
14.8km / 9.2mi
Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas
Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas
Church building in Azores, Portugal
15.1km / 9.4mi
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André
Museum in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
14.9km / 9.3mi
Praia da Vinha d'Areia
Praia da Vinha d'Areia
14.1km / 8.8mi
Jardim José do Canto
Jardim José do Canto
Garden in Azores, Portugal
14.7km / 9.1mi
Ermida De Sant'Ana
Ermida De Sant'Ana
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
15km / 9.3mi
Jardim António Borges
Jardim António Borges
15.5km / 9.6mi
Portas da Cidade
Portas da Cidade
City gate in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
15.3km / 9.5mi
Igreja de Santo António
Igreja de Santo António
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
16.3km / 10.1mi
Gruta do Carvão
Protected area in Portugal
16.2km / 10.1mi
Furnas
Furnas
Civil parish in Povoação
19.4km / 12.1mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Church in Azores, Portugal
18.7km / 11.7mi
Lagoas das Sete Cidades
Lagoas das Sete Cidades
Crater lake
21.9km / 13.6mi
Praia do Fogo
Praia do Fogo
21.1km / 13.1mi
Hotel Monte Palace
Hotel Monte Palace
Former hotel in São Miguel, Azores
23.6km / 14.7mi
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
22.7km / 14.1mi
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Church in Povoação, Azores
26.5km / 16.5mi

What to do in Ribeira Grande and near Volcanic Charming House

Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
0.8km / 0.52mi
Ermida de Santo André
1km / 0.6mi
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Arquipélago - Centro de Artes Contemporâneas
Museum for contemporary art and cultural center
250m / 270yd
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Cultural heritage monument in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
50m / 50yd
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
4.1km / 2.5mi
Convento da Caloura
Convento da Caloura
Convent in Lagoa, Portugal
12km / 7.5mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Igreja de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church in Água de Pau, Portugal
10.8km / 6.7mi
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Cha Gorreana Tea Factory
Tea plant in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
10.9km / 6.8mi
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
13.8km / 8.6mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz
Ermida de Nossa Senhora da Paz
12.9km / 8mi
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus da Pedra
Igreja do Senhor Bom Jesus da Pedra
Church building in Azores, Portugal
13.8km / 8.6mi
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Gonçalo Vaz Botelho
Statue in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal - Canto da Maya - 1954
13.9km / 8.6mi
Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
Church in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
15.2km / 9.5mi
Forte de São Brás
Forte de São Brás
Fort in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal
15.7km / 9.8mi
Igreja de São Pedro
Igreja de São Pedro
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
14.8km / 9.2mi
Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas
Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas
Church building in Azores, Portugal
15.1km / 9.4mi
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André
Museu Carlos Machado - Núcleo de Santo André
Museum in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
14.9km / 9.3mi
Praia da Vinha d'Areia
Praia da Vinha d'Areia
14.1km / 8.8mi
Jardim José do Canto
Jardim José do Canto
Garden in Azores, Portugal
14.7km / 9.1mi
Ermida De Sant'Ana
Ermida De Sant'Ana
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
15km / 9.3mi
Jardim António Borges
Jardim António Borges
15.5km / 9.6mi
Portas da Cidade
Portas da Cidade
City gate in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
15.3km / 9.5mi
Igreja de Santo António
Igreja de Santo António
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
16.3km / 10.1mi
Gruta do Carvão
Protected area in Portugal
16.2km / 10.1mi
Furnas
Furnas
Civil parish in Povoação
19.4km / 12.1mi
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
Church in Azores, Portugal
18.7km / 11.7mi
Lagoas das Sete Cidades
Lagoas das Sete Cidades
Crater lake
21.9km / 13.6mi
Praia do Fogo
Praia do Fogo
21.1km / 13.1mi
Hotel Monte Palace
Hotel Monte Palace
Former hotel in São Miguel, Azores
23.6km / 14.7mi
Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeirões
22.7km / 14.1mi
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
Church in Povoação, Azores
26.5km / 16.5mi

About Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande, located on the island of São Miguel in the Azores, offers a variety of experiences that reflect its natural beauty and cultural heritage. One of the highlights is exploring the natural landscapes. The area is known for its lush greenery, stunning coastlines, and volcanic features. The nearby Lagoa do Fogo, a crater lake, provides opportunities for hiking and enjoying panoramic views.

The town itself has a charming atmosphere, with historic architecture that showcases its colonial past. Walking through the streets, visitors can admire buildings such as the Church of Nossa Senhora da Estrela, which features beautiful azulejos, traditional Portuguese tiles. The local markets and shops also offer a glimpse into the island's culture, where one can find artisanal products, fresh produce, and traditional crafts.

For those interested in outdoor activities, Ribeira Grande is a great base for surfing and other water sports. The nearby beaches, such as Praia de Santa Bárbara, are popular with surfers and sunbathers alike. Additionally, the region offers various hiking trails that cater to different skill levels, often leading to breathtaking viewpoints and unique geological formations.

Culinary experiences are also a significant aspect of visiting Ribeira Grande. Sampling local cuisine is a must, with dishes that highlight the island's seafood and agricultural produce. Restaurants in the area often feature recipes that have been passed down through generations, providing an authentic taste of Azorean culture.

Lastly, taking the time to engage with the local community can enrich your visit. Festivals and events throughout the year celebrate everything from traditional music to regional gastronomy, giving visitors a chance to connect with the culture of Ribeira Grande on a deeper level. Each of these aspects contributes to a well-rounded experience in this charming town.




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