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Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal

Explore the lush volcanic landscapes of Sao Miguel in the remote Azores archipelago. Come hungry and leave time to wander.

Quick Facts

Weather Range

57-73F (14-23C)

Currency

EUR

Language

Portuguese

Time Zone

AZOT (UTC-1) / AZOST (UTC+0)

Overview

Ponta Delgada is your charming, black-and-white, mosaic-paved entry point to one of the world's great, undiscovered, natural wonders. The Azores are Europe's Hawaii, a remote, volcanic archipelago in the middle of the Atlantic. The main event on Sao Miguel island is Sete Cidades, a massive, dormant volcanic crater that holds two stunning, twin-colored lakes (one blue, one green). You can also drive to the Furnas Valley, a lush, jungle-like, geothermal wonderland, where you can watch locals cook their lunch (*cozido*) in the steam of volcanic fumaroles. Or, you can soak in natural, iron-rich, thermal hot-spring pools, set in a stunning, subtropical botanical garden.

Top Sights

  • Terra Nostra Park
Botanical garden in Furnas with thermal pool fed by hot springs where iron-rich water turns swimmers orange temporarily. The rare plants and Victorian-era landscaping create tropical paradise in the Atlantic.
  • Sete Cidades
Twin lakes filling a massive volcanic crater, one blue and one green (allegedly), with hiking trails and viewpoints revealing. the calderas scale. It's the Azores most iconic landscape about 30 minutes from town.
  • Furnas Valley
Volcanic valley with bubbling mud pots, hot springs, and restaurants cooking cozido in underground steam. vents. The smell of sulfur and otherworldly landscape feel genuinely volcanic.

Neighborhoods

Centro Historico

Local eats and photo spots

Matriz

Local eats and photo spots

Avenida Marginal

Local eats and photo spots

Shore Things Excursions

Make the most of your time in port. These popular excursions are just a sampling of what's available—whether you're after thrills, culture, or pure relaxation.

Fire Lake and Gin Library

Marvel at panoramic views of Fire Lake, followed by a world-class gin experience.

Panoramic Island Tour

Adventure meets breathtaking views on this panoramic journey of the island's most charming scenery.

São Miguel Canyoning Adventure

Gear up for an epic canyoning experience in one of São Miguel's most stunning natural parks.

Big Truck – Sete Cidades

Explore the mountainous landscape of the Azores on this scenic driving tour.

Shore Excursions

Make the most of your time in port. These popular excursions are just a sampling of what's available—whether you're after thrills, culture, or pure relaxation.
Worry-free excursions powered by Viator

Fire Lake and Gin Library

Marvel at panoramic views of Fire Lake, followed by a world-class gin experience.

Panoramic Island Tour

Adventure meets breathtaking views on this panoramic journey of the island's most charming scenery.

São Miguel Canyoning Adventure

Gear up for an epic canyoning experience in one of São Miguel's most stunning natural parks.

Big Truck – Sete Cidades

Explore the mountainous landscape of the Azores on this scenic driving tour.
© Shore Things photos courtesy of Virgin Voyages®

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Quick Facts

Weather Range

57-73F (14-23C)

Currency

EUR

Language

Portuguese

Time Zone

AZOT (UTC-1) / AZOST (UTC+0)

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