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Ponta Delgada Airport, Azores

Ponta Delgada in the Azores

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Located in the Azorean island of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada is the capital of Azores.

From the mainland, the Ponta Delgada Airport is the main point of entry to the city.

This idyllic place with its rugged beauty is also a stopover for most cruise ships.

In fact, lots of tourists visit each year to enjoy the breathtaking panorama that Ponta Delgada offers.

Top things to do in the Azores

With Ponta Delgada’s rich landscapes, idyllic villages, and varied offerings when it comes to tourist attractions, it’s so easy to fall in love with this beautiful island.

But in a place with so many scenic attractions, where do you start?

São Miguel is a very alluring island, and in Ponta Delgada this is best depicted through Lagoa das Empadadas.

This should be your first destination if you’re looking to unwind and just take in the spectacular view of the lake complete with the best bounties of nature.

To reach Pinhal da Paz, you’ll need your car, but you’ll never regret that you made this trip.

On the way to the natural park, you’ll be greeted by a plethora of beautiful sights.

When you get to Pinhal da Paz, you’ll love the green vegetation, cascade of flowers, and natural wildlife!

Ponta Delgada is not without its religious history.

One such church that has become a historical landmark in this quaint town is the Church of Sao Jose.

If you’re one interested in the history of Ponta Delgada, you might want to schedule a few hours’ visit to the Carlos Machado Museum.

Located in Rua Jose do Canto, the Jardim Jose do Canto is the perfect place to hold impromptu picnics under the shade of sturdy, age old trees.

Since Ponta Delgada is known for its excellent wine and delectable cheeses, you might want to sample these specialties in one of your picnics.

For every trip to a new place, there is always something that completes the whole experience, and in Ponta Delgada, you can’t just go home if you haven’t tasted the succulent and juicy pineapples that the town offers.

Pineapples thrive on the volcanic soil of São Miguel, and the numerous greenhouses attest to the abundance of this fruit.

Caldeira das Sete Cidades

Probably ranked as the number one most visited spot in São Miguel, the Caldeira das Sete Cidades really lives up to its reputation.

Sete Cidades is composed of two crater lakes, Lagoa Verde and Azul, named as such for these are the most dominant colours that one sees when traveling to the place.

It’s located 10 kilometres from Ponta Delgada, and you can schedule this as part of your day trip.

This is one spot that will leave you truly speechless!

And if you’re heading back to the mainland Portugal, balance out your island getaway with a few days in the city in Lisbon and explore the history and magic of Portugal from city to sea!

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