Things to Do in Ponta Delgada

Things to Do in Ponta Delgada, Portugal - Ponta Delgada Attractions

Things to Do in Ponta Delgada

Ways to tour Ponta Delgada

Book these experiences for a close-up look at Ponta Delgada.

Azores Whale Watching & Islet Boat Tour
201
Shore Excursions
from $64.92 per adult
São Miguel West Full Day Tour with Setes Cidades Including Lunch
345
Bus Tours
from $76.72 per adult
São Miguel East Full Day Tour with Furnas Including Lunch
257
Bus Tours
from $76.72 per adult
Quad Biking - Sete Cidades from North Coast (Half Day)
113
Adventure Tours
from $75.54 per adult
Half-Day Whale and Dolphin Watching Tour in Ponta Delgada
130
from $66.59 per adult
Off the Beaten Track Half Day Sete Cidades Jeep Tour
54
Adventure Tours
from $41.31 per adult
Jeep Tour Full Day Sete Cidades & Lagoa do Fogo with lunch and drinks included.
129
Full-day Tours
from $82.62 per adult
LIKELY TO SELL OUT*
Furnas Night-Time Experience with Thermal Baths and Dinner
49
Ports of Call Tours
from $76.72 per adult
Full Day tour to the Seven Wonders of São Miguel Island
5
Bus Tours
from $91.47 per adult (price varies by group size)
Swim with Dolphins in the Azores
36
from $102.90 per adult

Cultural Tours

Top Attractions in Ponta Delgada

1. Ponta da Ferraria

Lookouts

This is a naturally heated swimming pool on a natural volcanic rock environment.

2. Portas da Cidade

Points of Interest & Landmarks

It is several hundred years old, with massive black stones that merge with the surround architecture.

3. Arruda Pineapple Plantation

Farms

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The pineapple plantation contained many different greenhouses with pineapple growth at various stages.

4. Gruta do Carvao

Caverns & Caves

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This cave of volcanic origin of the Island of São Miguel is known geologically as "Complex Volcanic of the Peaks".

5. Igreja do Santo Cristo

Churches & Cathedrals

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Built in the mid 1500's it's one of a few buildings that withstood the various earthquakes and is still a functioning…

6. Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao

Churches & Cathedrals

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It’s white stucco exterior is trimmed with native basalt from this volcanic archipelago.

7. Jose do Canto Botanical Garden

Gardens

This garden was planted over 150 years ago as the owner gathered plants from around the world.

8. Mercado da Graça

Flea & Street Markets • Farmers Markets

Are all types of fresh food products involved in traditional commerce environment.

9. Ananas Santo Antonio

Farms

It is passed from one greenhouse to the other by hand until each plant gives birth to a lovely golden fruit.

10. Parque Atlantico

Shopping Malls

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This is the largest and busiest shopping centre in the Azores.

11. Forte de S. Bras

Points of Interest & Landmarks

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Significantly strong curtain walls of this C17th fort, built to secure the important harbour of Ponta Delgada against…

12. Museu Militar dos Acores

Speciality Museums

The visitor discover inside the museum the military history of Açores as the links of these islands with the First and…

13. Pico Carvão

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Area of inumerable volcanic cones, rows of coloured hydrageas and dark greens provides panoramic views across the…

14. Museu Carlos Machado

Speciality Museums

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The museum has just reopened and is set in a convent dedicated to St.Andrew.

15. Pinhal da Paz

Nature & Wildlife Areas

Now, it features: * a large park / recreation area.

16. Igreja de São Pedro

Points of Interest & Landmarks • Architectural Buildings

With the predominant colours of the Island - black and white - it takes us to ancient times.

17. Igreja de Sao Jose

Churches & Cathedrals

More blue/white tiles tell of the history of St Joseph.

18. Sinagoga Shaar Hashamain

Religious Sites

Recently opened, the synagoge was restored and now is a museum, with history about Jewish community in Ponta Delgada.

19. Moinho do Pico Vermelho

Lookouts

recently renovated this old windmill evokes memories of times long gone when people on these to create their cereals…

20. Jardins de Sant´Ana

Gardens

The botanical gardens are uniquely designed and the trees are from all over the world.

21. Ilheus dos Mosteiros

Islands • Geologic Formations

22. Nucleo de Santa Bárbara do Museu Carlos Machado

Points of Interest & Landmarks

It combines a display of convent life with a naturalist display of birds and aquatic life.

23. Ermida de Nossa Senhora Mãe de Deus

Churches & Cathedrals

This is a beautiful little church with lots of stairs...which weren't an issue for us.

24. Plantacao de Ananas dos Acores

Farms

Open now

Learnt about not just how pineapple is cultivated but also how to choose the best one at the market.

25. Palais Sant'Ana plutot que Palacios da Presidencia

Points of Interest & Landmarks

Since 1978 they house the head office of the Presidency of the Government of the Autonomous Region of Azores.

26. Monumento ao Emigrante

Monuments & Statues

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The sculpture actually points in the direction of the USA indicating the emigration to the USA by many Azoreans after…

27. Quinta da Jardinete Vineyard

Wineries & Vineyards • Other Food & Drink

Open now

It's also a history lesson in the development of agriculture in the island and why the citrus orchards have given way…

28. Estatua Goncalo Velho Cabral

Monuments & Statues

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The statue of this remarkable historical figure greets tourists to Ponta Delgada.

29. Atlantico Splash Aqua Parque

Water Parks

30. Centro de Interpretacao da Cultura do Ananas

Speciality Museums

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Day Trips

From quick jaunts to full-day outings.

Half-day Tours

Full-day Tours

Walking Tours

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