Location: Ponta Delgada
Top Things to do in Ponta Delgada
10 Sights & Landmarks in Ponta Delgada That You Shouldn't Miss
Ponta Delgada (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpõtɐ ˌðɛɫˈɣaðɐ]) is the largest municipality (concelho) and administrative capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. The population in 2011 was 68,809, in an area of 232.99 square kilometres (89.96 square miles). There are 17,629 residents in the three central civil parishes that comprise the historical city: São Pedro, São Sebastião, and São José. Ponta Delgada became the region's administrative capital under the revised constitution of 1976; the judiciary and Catholic see remained in the historical capital of Angra do Heroísmo while the Legislative Assembly of the Azores was established in Horta.
Restaurants in Ponta Delgada
1. LP Academy - Driving Center
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
248/5000 At LP Academy - Safety Driving Center, you will be able to test your skills and ability to control your vehicle in the most extreme conditions, rent Karts for children and adults, among many other attractions. Located in Ponta Delgada city.
2. Plantacao de Ananas dos Acores
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5.0 based on 50 reviews
Immerse yourself in the magical journey of the azorean pineapple. Free tours, pineapple for sale, fresh pineapple juice, cocktails, ice cream and a lot more! Visit us!
Reviewed By I820ZEannag
The tour through the plantation is well organized and the staff is very friendly. Rodrigo was super kind and gave a lot of extra information. Try the chocolate fondue - so good!
3. Quinta do Agricultor
4. Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao
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4.5 based on 298 reviews
Reviewed By Nanette132 - Brisbane, Australia
An easy walk to this lovely old church from the port. We were to go on a free walking tour from near here but they didn't show up so we visited the church. The outside was plain but lovely inside, in the distinctive Portuguese style. You can walk up to the Botanic Gardens E1 for seniors and the Sant Ana Palace in the Park from here and also the very interesting Fort Sao Bras and Military Museum. Pick up a map as you leave the ship, ask them to mark the highlights and walk the narrow streets of lovely Ponta Delgada. The Sol Mar supermarket is across the street from the port, cheap water, beer and wine in Litre cartons, easy to carry back on the ship.
5. Igreja de Sao Jose
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4.5 based on 99 reviews
Reviewed By AkoSiAys - Bonn, Germany
It is a big church in front of a square. I love its facade although it the architecture is just typical to the islands. The main altar is golden and majestic! The side altars with all its design are also very pretty. The ceilings with its paintings are worth a look. Some side chapel also got azulejos on the walls. I went there in the morning and I was alone in the church. It is very peaceful!
6. Igreja do Santo Cristo
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4.5 based on 324 reviews
Reviewed By AkoSiAys - Bonn, Germany
At first I thought it was not a church as the facade is simply white with some volcanic rocks. The church is not big but it has a big golden main altar and pulpit. The walls also got azulejos. The interior design is really amazing. This church is home to a miraculous image of Jesus Christ and is very much venerated in the island. Because of this, many locals visit the place to pray.
7. Ponta da Ferraria
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4.5 based on 451 reviews
Reviewed By ToughMudderHero - Holbaek, Denmark
Firstly the drive down the hill is steep and fairly narrow so take your time in case there's traffic coming the other way! Definitely worth the drive however as at the bottom there is a small inlet that's fed by a hot spring, and cooled by the sea. It was fairly chilly when I went due to the large swell but it made the experience a lot of fun. There are a couple of changing rooms and toilets. Other than that, the headland is worth walking around but make sure you wear sturdy shoes as it's sharp and uneven. When the swell is big there are some spectacular sights of the waves crashing onto the rocks. We didn't try the official thermal bath but it looked nice enough, and much better if you've got a family. The sunset would be awesome from here too.
8. Pico Carvao
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4.5 based on 101 reviews
Reviewed By W5349OCgeorgel - Preston, United Kingdom
The scenery is both pastoral and spectacular.You can see both the north and south coasts. A must visit to experience the magnificent natural beauty of the Island.
9. Sinagoga Shaar Hashamain
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4.5 based on 37 reviews
Reviewed By marksA218QP
The synagogue itself is fairly traditional European, nothing special, but a wonderful place for a destination wedding, or a quiet meditation, (or a personal mincha!). However, the history of Azorean Jewry, written up (in English) on the walls of the lower room, is fascinating, especially of the Moroccan BinSaude family, unfortunately lost to Judaism, but pivotal in the commercial development of the islands, in tourism, hotels, SATA Airlines, etc.
10. Igreja de Sao Pedro
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4.5 based on 83 reviews
Reviewed By Macryan12
I have forgotten how beautiful the churches are here, if your in town stop by for a quick visit. The Portuguese have such a respect for their religion.
