Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is located in the extreme southwest of the island of São Miguel, also known as Green Island, a paradise in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. Its settlement began around 1439, after, according to some historians, have been discovered in 1427 by Diogo de Silves. Of the various natural wonders that exist in the municipality, be sure to know the sources of water, the craters of volcanoes and lagoons, with emphasis on the two Lagoas das Sete Cidades and the Piscinas Naturais de Mosteiros. In fact, on this island full of attractions, it becomes difficult to enumerate them: since its diverse fauna and lush flora, typical houses and windmills of Flemish origin, to regional products, such as the pineapple of São Miguel, the wine and liquor smelling pineapple and passion fruit. The craft of Ponta Delgada is known for the originality of its materials: teeth and Whale bones, fish scales, basalt stone, corn kernels and leaves of Ficus. Regarding the food, especially the stews of fish, the "arroz de lapas", the "torresmos de molho de fígado", the "caldo azedo", the "massa sovada" and the "bolos lêvedos". If you walk out of the County, be sure to try the famous "cozidos das Furnas", made taking advantage of the heat of the Earth, in the municipality of Povoação. Completing the tourist offer of the island, there are companies that organize and promote the most varied sports and/or occupation of leisure: Golf, sailing, windsurfing, canoeing, paintball, rappelling, climbing, diving, horseback riding, fishing and observation of dolphins and other cetaceans.

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Azores: a road trip between lagoons and volcanoes in São Miguel

In the immensity of the Atlantic, Nature has created nine small pieces of paradise. São Miguel is one of them. Hit the …

Where to eat in Ponta Delgada

Where to sleep in Ponta Delgada

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

5 star

Located on the main avenue of Ponta Delgada, this hotel offers large rooms, very well equipped and with private balcony, providing a fantastic view to the sea.…

Hotel Marina Atlântico
Hotel Marina Atlântico

4 star

The Hotel Marina Atlântico, opened in October 2004, is a true reference in the city. The hotel offers bright and contemporary décor, inspired by nautical motif…

Hotel do Colégio
Hotel do Colégio

4 star

The Hotel is housed in a noble 19th-century building, in the commercial area of Ponta Delgada. You can relax and admire sober decoration and an environment of …

Near Ponta Delgada

Povoação

Povoação


Located in the eastern part of the south coast of the island of São Miguel, the municipality of Povoação is bordered by the municipalities of Nordest…

Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo


Located on the south coast of the island of São Miguel, the municipality of Vila Franca do Campo is limited to the northeast, by the municipality of …

Lagoa

Lagoa


Located on the south coast of the São Miguel island, at the bottom of the main crater of the Serra de Pau volcanic set, Lagoa is one of the oldest se…

Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande


Located on the north coast of the island of São Miguel, Ribeira Grande has a relief dominated by the volcanic massif of the Serra de Água de Pau, who…