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cachaseiro Says: In Ponta Delgada you have a tobacco factory that produces cigarettes from the tobacco grown on the island and they also have a cigar production where they use tobacco leaves from other countries such as Indonesia, Hondouras and The Dominican Republic.On thursdays they have...
Nature exploration on San Miguel, the Azores
Katya42 Says: Do not miss:- Ponta Delgada itself- Hiking around Lagoa de Fogo, Furnas lake, Sete Cidades lakes (these are found across the island, each should be a day's activity)- Hot springs and the botanical garden in Furnas- Hot baths in Furnas! For 2€, you get to stay there as long...
One of best short trips we ever took.
hientien Says: We took a cruise with Royal Caribbean, got out at port Ponta Delgada without clear cut plan or purchased excursion. Stopped at Information Center across the street from the ship, and were told it would be best to take a taxi at the nearby intersection to visit Sete Cidades...
A statue in honor of the emmigrants.
cachaseiro Says: The Azores used to be a very impoverised place, especially during the Salazar dictatorship where commonman had almost no chance of education and prosperity and therefore many Azorans emmigrated during that period.There was also a vulcanic eruption in 1958 that ruined many...
cachaseiro Says: The Sao Sebastiao church is the main church in Ponta Delgada and it´s a 15th century church with a lot of interesting touches.The entrances to the church are manueline style which is a unique portugese building style from the 15th century and inside the church you have a lot...
cachaseiro Says: The town hall in Ponta Delgada is in my opnion one of the prettiest buildings in Ponta Delgada.It used to be the house of a weathy merchant family and has a 17th century bell tower and it is located just around the corner from the main square.It´s a classical azoran baroque...
cachaseiro Says: The Azores has lot´s of dolphins and there are several companies in Ponta Delgada offerering various kind of dolphin tours.Futurismo is one company i have used several times and they are a good company with very educated guides and they are generally very reliable.You have...
1 Review and 72 Opinions Vila Nova Hotel is a relatively small hotel in the center of Ponta delgada and a really good choice...
2 Reviews and 120 Opinions Very friendly their goal is to please,was disapointed though upon arriving after a very long...
Mariserra: Freshest Seafood from the Atlantic
Katya42 Says: Mariserra serves fantastic fresh fish, all grilled, and their desserts are exceptional as well. They are located a bit out of the way, a good hour's hike from the center of Ponta Delgada or a ten-minute taxi ride, but it's well worth the fare, because the fish is delicious...
Casa Marisca.: Brilliant seafood in a tiny place.
cachaseiro Says: Casa Marisca is a small restaurant in the eastern part of Ponta Delgada that does really good seafood and has friendly service and a nice atmosphere.I have eaten there a couple of times and always been very happy with the good food and also with the very decent prices.It´s a...
Restaurante Sao Pedro.: Cosy restaurant with good food.
cachaseiro Says: Restaurante Sao Pedro is a small restaurant right next to the church with the same name.It´s a cosy little place with a homey atmosphere and very friendly waiting staff.I have eaten there a few times and the food is quite good.The dishes are typically azoran and there is a...
Barriga Cheia.: Friendly place with cheap food.
cachaseiro Says: Barriga Cheia means the full stomach and that is what you can get here for a very decent price.It´s a little restaurant right in the center of Ponta Delgada that is very popular with the locals because of the decent food and the good prices.I have been there a few times and...
Doris Bar.: My favorite cafe in Ponta Delgada.
cachaseiro Says: Doris bar is a laid back little bar/cafe located by the harbour in the marina.The place has a bit of a bohemian student vibe and has a good selection of books you can read while you are at the cafe.They also have free wifi which attracts a lot of students to the place.It´s...
Avieira67 Says: This is a cheap and comfortable place where you can meet friends and chat with them while you are listening to the music and watching movies.Exhibitions are usually performed at this bar. No special dress required!
Avieira67 Says: This tourist trolley shows you the most interesting historic and natural sites in Ponta Delgada and surronding areas, and includes a guided explanation in English.Five tours are available: Historical, Heritage, Gardens, Outskirt and Beach.Departing Point: Avenida (Near the...
cachaseiro Says: Taxis in Ponta Delgada are very honest and straight forward.In most places around the world, taxis is something that you need to be a little vary about if you do not want to get ripped off, but in Ponta Delgada you are fine as they are few and they are very organised and...
Avieira67 Says: This is the largest lavic tunnel of the Azores, and perhaps the only one in the world inside a town: more than 1km length and 13m width. To visit this regional monument, you need to contact the Ecologic Association "Amigos dos Açores".Please visit website or send an email...
Mercado da Graça (Free Market)
Avieira67 Says: This my favourite place when I need to buy fresh vegetables and fruits. Here you can find a well known shop, just on the right site of the main entrance, specialized in our regional products, namely cheeses, liquors and sweets.Don't forget to visit the shops of our...
Ponta Delgada is a cruise ship harbour.
cachaseiro Says: Ponta Delgada has a pretty big harbour that is capable of taking in really big ships including cruise ships.That makes it a natural port of call for cruise ships crossing the Atlantic and a lot of cruise ships stop by Ponta Delgada.The local tourist information is quite good...
cachaseiro Says: Goncalo Velho Cabral was the person who made the first settlement in Sao Miguel.He was a munk from the order of Christ, who under the their leader Henry the navigator set sails to explore the new world.These days he is honored with a statue on the main square in Ponta...
cachaseiro Says: Ponta Delgada does not really have much in way of beaches, but they have compensated for that by fencing off part of the harbour and build facilities for swimmers and sun seekers, so you can now safely go for a swim right in the center of the harbour in Ponta Delgada.
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Ponta Delgada, capital of São Miguel Island from 1522, with a population of about 60.000 inhabitants, is the main political and administrative centre of the Region and the seat of the Regional...
Ponta Delgada is the capital of Saõ Miguel and the largest city of the Azores, with university established in 1975. The city is well worth exploring a day or two, it has many beautiful churches,...
Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel, has developed around a lovely, natural bay. It charms with its typical architecture - a mixture of Gothic, Baroque and Manueline style that reminds of...
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