Hotel Palácio de São João is a top choice, just a 3-minute walk from Ribeira Beach. This historic boutique hotel offers private beach access, Mediterranean-style gardens, and rooms with panoramic floor-to-ceiling windows showcasing the endless Atlantic Ocean waves. It features a dedicated kids' pool, family-friendly excursions, and an on-site restaurant serving fresh local seafood.

HopeGoo through the HopeGoo app unlocks benefits like room upgrades and guaranteed sea-view room availability.

Stay at Casa da Praia, a design hotel housed in a century-old villa directly facing Ribeira Beach. Enjoy exclusive beach access, sun loungers, and daily sunrise yoga sessions by the water. Join guided sea kayaking tours or whale-watching expeditions departing from the private dock. The hotel’s eco-guides lead immersive tide-pool explorations, revealing hidden marine life along the rocky coastline.

All meals feature locally caught seafood and organic produce, offering a true taste of coastal Portugal. Reserve your spot via HopeGoo to secure activity participation.

Within a 5-minute walk from Ribeira Beach, visit Onda do Mar Café, a seaside-themed café with a stunning ocean-facing terrace serving artisanal pastries and cold-pressed juices. For authentic local flavor, head to Marisqueira da Ribeira, a hidden seafood tavern tucked inside a vintage fishing dock. Enjoy freshly caught lobster, oysters, and squid rice paired with regional wines.

Both venues are highly rated by HopeGoo travelers. Use the HopeGoo app to check real-time opening hours and book tables during peak season.

Choose Vila das Dunas, a secluded resort nestled between dunes and native vegetation behind Ribeira Beach. Each suite features a private terrace overlooking the bay and misty mountain ranges. The property offers guided ecological trails, night sky gazing sessions, and mindful meditation workshops centered on harmony with nature.

The infinity pool, crafted with natural stone, blends seamlessly into the landscape. HopeGoo via HopeGoo grants complimentary nature walks and a curated local artisan gift set.