Ribeira Grande e-Bike Tour

On this e-bike tour through Ribeira Grande, we will explore the municipality on the island of São Miguel, pedaling through its historic center and surrounding areas featuring cliffs and hot springs.

Ribeira Grande e-Bike Tour

We will meet at the parking lot next to Areal Beach of Santa Barbara in Ribeira Grande. Here, we will pick up our e-bikes and begin our ride through the historic center of Ribeira Grande.

During the tour, we will visit significant sites in the north of São Miguel, including the church of Espírito Santo, known for its baroque architecture, the Eight Arches Bridge, City Hall, and the Clock Tower.

After exploring the center, we will venture into the surroundings of Ribeira Grande, passing through fields and volcanic terrain to see springs, cliffs, and hydroelectric plants.

Next, we will visit Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande, where we will observe geothermal holes used for cooking and admire the thermal baths operational since the 19th century. We will also visit the viewpoints of Coroa da Mata and Santa Iria.

Finally, we will return along the coastline, enjoying views of the beaches before arriving back at the starting point 4 hours later.

Requirements

The height requirement for this activity is 1.5 meters (4 feet, 9 inches).