Public services The Azores

Ribeira Grande is a city of character, renowned for its distinctive architecture. It's an opportunity to embark on a cultural journey, through its museums and religious monuments, representing a unique style of Azorean Baroque. A wide variety of leisure activities are available in the surrounding area, including visits to tea plantations, volcano tours, hot-water baths and, of course, surfing on the town's north coast.

The municipality continues to promote Nossa Terra through the "Velas, Capital do Queijo" brand, registered and patented in 2018. It is one of the promoters of this excellent product, Queijo de São Jorge - DOP, with over 500 years of experience. Very active in promoting the municipality nationally and internationally, the town strongly values its history and traditions, as well as the gastronomy and natural sites of the island of São Jorge, including the emblematic Fajãs Biosphere Reserves.

The Horta Town Hall has been ISO 9001 certified since 2005, making it the first municipality in the Azores to obtain this quality certification. Horta is an attractive tourist destination, not least thanks to Sea Week, the country's biggest nautical festival. Visitors can also enjoy the magnificent scenery of the island of Faial and discover the many activities offered by the municipality, particularly in the fields of education, culture and the environment.

This is the Graciosa Town Hall. On the town's website, you'll find a wealth of tourist information, including details of what to do on the island, where to buy souvenirs, where to eat and where to stay... You'll also find contacts for travel agencies and car rental companies. On site, even if it's not their primary function, the reception staff will be able to give you some advice.