About
Capital city of sao miguel island, a vibrant hub for exploring the azores.
Why go
- Feels a little like hawaii meets iceland
- One of the most dramatic places i’ve ever been
- Underrated island off the coast of portugal
Must try
- Visit pineapple plantations
- Whale watching tour
- Cow questing
- Geothermal baths and hot springs
Pro tips
- Rent a car to explore freely
- Bring a jacket, weather changes quickly
- Hire a car - no exceptions
- Book whale watching early
- Stay in ponta delgada, best home base
Good to know
- Prepare for flight cancellations
- Weather changes fast
- Restaurants closed between 3-7pm
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Rating
4.6 / 5