Santa Maria (Azores) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels

About Santa Maria (Azores)

Santa Maria (SUHN-tuh muh-REE-uh, /ˈsɐ̃.tɐ mɐˈɾi.ɐ/) island has 5,552 residents (2011) in its single municipality ofVila do Porto(VEE-luh doo POHR-too, /ˈvi.ɫɐ du ˈpoɾ.tu/), which is divided into fivefreguesias(civil parishes):

Top Attractions in Santa Maria (Azores)

Explore the best things to see and do in Santa Maria (Azores):

• ★Aveiro waterfall
• ★Barreiro da Faneca
• ★Gonçalo Velho Lighthouse
• ★GR1SMA Great Route of Santa Maria
• ★Gruta do Figueiral
• ★Poço da Pedreira
• ★Raposo bay waterfall
• ★São Brás fort

Where to Eat in Santa Maria (Azores)

Must-try local food and restaurants:

• 🍴Espaço Em Cena
• 🍴Mesa d'Oito
• 🍴Ponta Negra Restaurante e Bar de Praia

Where to Stay in Santa Maria (Azores)

• 🏨Hotel Colombo
• 🏨Hotel Santa Maria
• 🏨Ilha a Pé

Santa Maria (Azores) Travel Guide Sections

Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: