Location: Ponta Delgada
Top Things to do in Ponta Delgada
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Ponta Delgada, Azores
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. O Principe dos Queijos
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5.0 based on 73 reviews
Reviewed By cristinap809 - Cluj-Napoca, Romania
Best place to buy azore cheese and local wine to take home!!The sales person gives you samples of cheese and explains about it.We purchesed some azorean pinapple liquor at a better price than at the pinapple plantation!
2. O Rei Dos Queijos
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5.0 based on 58 reviews
Reviewed By chimik72 - Holon, Israel
I read about this shop before arrival on San Miguel ,it was in Mercado Da Graca ,that itself worth visit, in this shop you have many kinds of cheeses matured and young,you may test them,beside cheeses other products jams ,wine.
3. Azores Lovers
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5.0 based on 9 reviews
Through our products, which are created with a contemporary and original design, we tell a story - What it's like to love the Azores! Visit us and come live this story with us!
Reviewed By MCDesign29 - Los Angeles, United States
I had the best experience with Azores lovers. I recently ordered from their website, since all the stores are closed due to the Corona Virus, and I was able to order gifts for my boyfriend's birthday and for Mother's Day for my Mom and Mother in Law. From the experience of shopping on their website, which was seamless and very easy, with live chat support which made it even easier to shop and they clarified any questions I had, to the experience of receiving the gifts at home, delivered personally from them, all excellent. The service was fantastic, the gifts came beautifully wrapped and with personalized messages on each of them, and the gifts themselves were very high quality and very unique, with great prices. Absolutely loved shopping from Azores lovers, they made the birthday and Mother's day even more special for our family here in the Sao Miguel. I will definitively order again! Thank you!
4. 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!
5. Be Nature
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5.0 based on 16 reviews
Local and tunisian artisanal products...
Reviewed By 134mitchb - Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Be Nature is a great store owned by the friendly, helpful and kind Atef. I have traveled all over the world and I was so happy to find Be Nature in Ponta Delgada. Atef offers great products for a very reasonable prices. He treats you with respect and is so helpful. He has great knowledge about all his products. I have found the best soap that I have ever used in this small store in the Azores. Who would have thought. My wife bought a lovely purse for a very reasonable price. He has ceramics, spices, soap, clothes and many gifts. It was a great surprise to find the products of Tunisia in the capital of Sao Miguel. If you go to Ponta Delgada, stop in and say hello to Atef.
6. Pinhal da Paz
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
7. 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.
8. Azorean Gift Shop
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4.5 based on 15 reviews
9. Free Tour Ponta Delgada
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4.5 based on 46 reviews
Get to know Ponta Delgada while walking and talking. A way to take a look around town with some added historical & cultural context. Learn about how an island that was a laurel jungle became a gem in the Atlantic, how tiny creatures wiped out what made the locals rich, and other cool stuff you'd need to go to the local library for to know. Have a raincoat and sunscreen with you and don't leave your questions at the door!
10. Jardim Antonio Borges
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4.5 based on 233 reviews
Reviewed By Akumuk - Paignton, United Kingdom
This is a beautiful botanic gardens that holds many varieties of trees and shrubs. There is always something to see and the walks are pleasant to stroll around. One of the oldest Australians fig trees can be found here, a long way from home. Do not be surprised to find students from the local high school in the park! It is worth the explore and the use of the natural landscape is very clever. The park dates back nearly two centuries
