Matriz
Travel Guide





Visit Matriz

Quinta do Passo
Location was great, town was very walkable with very good restaurants near by. Super easy to get to all areas of the island from this spot.
Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
Ocean view room. Wonderful fast attentive staff. All was 1st class.
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA
Clean, comfortable and a great price. Overall a great stay. Staff were friendly and helpful and the spa/pool areas were clean and well maintained. Decent breakfast. Definitely would book again.
Reviewed on 28 Feb 2026

Quinta do Passo
Location was great, town was very walkable with very good restaurants near by. Super easy to get to all areas of the island from this spot.
Reviewed on 13 May 2025

Hotel Gaivota Azores
Lovely room. Very clean with comfortable bed. Staff were helpful and friendly. I would definitely stay here again. Great breakfast that was included with the price of the room. Hotel is downtown central to everything. Nice grocery store located next to the hotel.
Reviewed on 10 Mar 2026

Casa do Contador - Suites & Pool
To manage some dietary restrictions, we wanted a hotel with some meal preparation facilities. We chose the Casa Do Contador and we could not have been more please. Prior to arrival we contacted them for some information. Their responses were almost immediate. Upon arrival, we found it to be a small ...
Reviewed on 4 Mar 2026
Popular places to visit

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.

Caldeira Velha
Explore the great outdoors at Caldeira Velha, a lovely green space in Conceição. While in this walkable area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

Batalha Golf Course
Enjoy a round of golf in Calhetas at Batalha Golf Course. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

Monte Verde Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Monte Verde Beach during your trip to Conceição?

Caldeira Velha Natural Monument
Explore the great outdoors at Caldeira Velha Natural Monument, a lovely green space in Ribeira Grande. Wander the gardens and seaside in the area.
Santa Bárbara Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Santa Bárbara Beach during your trip to Ribeira Seca?
Things to do

From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

From Ponta Delgada: Whale and Dolphin Watching Trip

Half Day Sete Cidades (West side of the Island)

Ponta Delgada: Hidden Gems of São Miguel Full-Day Van Tour



