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View of Sete Cidades near Miradouro da Grota do Inferno viewpoint, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal.
View of Sete Cidades near Miradouro da Grota do Inferno viewpoint, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal.

Discover Ponta Delgada, Azores

Whale Watching. Hot Springs.

Exciting Shore Excursions

Immerse yourself in authentic experiences with our Shore Excursions, expertly guided by locals.

Snapshots of Ponta Delgada

A visual preview of the amazing sites that await you.

Amazing Azores, Sao Miguel island fishing harbor See firsthand how is still a way of life.
Steep coast with beautiful blue ocean and sky, Ponta Delgada, Madeira, Portugal Behold the stunning, rugged coastline.
City Hall in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. Ponta Delgada City Hall with a bell tower in the capital of the Azores. Portugal, Sao Miguel. Town Hall, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal Admire the Old World architecture of Rossio Square.
Portas da Cidade, the city symbol of Ponta Delgada in Sao Miguel Island in Azores, Portugal. Walk through the historic gates to the village.
Mountain landscape with hiking trail and view of beautiful lakes, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel Island, Azores, Portugal Take a hike someplace glorious.

Travel Tips & Interesting Info

Uncover Hidden Gems & Fun Facts

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The Azores form an archipelago of nine mountainous islands, located well out into the Atlantic Ocean, though significantly closer to Europe than North America.

Typical and traditional azores food dish or dinner prepared by lowering the pot in a hot spring hole heated by volcanic steam for more than 5 hours, slow cooking with a lid weighted with stones on top

Exquisite Flavours

Try the unique cozido das Furnas, stew cooked underground by volcanic steam, and fresh, tangy pineapple, locally grown.

Pineapple bush on pineapple plantation in Ponta Delgada, Azores.

Fun Facts

While in Ponta Delgada, make sure you try the pineapple, called the "King of Fruits" and "Fruit of Kings."

Port Name & Location

Passenger Terminal Portas do Mar - Portugal
Ship will BERTH at this port.

Language

The local language is Portuguese. Say "where is the toilet?" in Portuguese: "com licena, onde fica o banheiro?"

Time Zone

AZOT (Azores Time)
UTC/GMT -1 hours

Currency & Shopping

European Currency (EUR)
Gold jewellery, native crafts and souvenirs.

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