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Things to see in Ponta Delgada (Portugal): 46 places and when to go
Ponta Delgada is a town in Portugal with around 62,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 46 places in and around it, mainly Nature (17), Temples (12), Hot springs (5). The best known are Água de Pau Massif, Gorreana and Lighthouse of Ponta Garça. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.
In a nutshell
- Where
- Portugal · 37.7483, -25.6666
- Population
- About 62,000
- Places
- 46 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- What people come for
- Nature (17) · Temples (12) · Hot springs (5) · Museums and art (4) · History (4) · Mountains (4)
- Best time
- March to October.
- Also possible
- November to February.
- Nearest airport
- FNC Funchal, 985 km as the crow flies
- Highest point
- Água de Pau Massif, at 947 m.
What to see in Ponta Delgada
The places in and around Ponta Delgada, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.
- Água de Pau MassifStratovolcano in São Miguel Island17 km
- GorreanaTea plant in Ribeira Grande, Portugal25 km
- Lighthouse of Ponta GarçaLighthouse in Portugal26 km
- Gruta do CarvãoProtected area in Portugal1.8 km
- Church of the Jesuit CollegeChurch building in Azores, Portugal582 m
- Chapel of Nossa Senhora das VitóriasChurch in Azores, Portugal30 km
- Convent of CalouraConvent in Lagoa, Portugal15 km
- Igreja de São SebastiãoChurch in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal926 m
- Jardim José do CantoGarden in Azores, Portugal305 m
- Conceição Palace, Ponta DelgadaPalace in Ponta Delgada, Portugal1.0 km
- Pico do BoiMountain in Portugal9.5 km
- Praia da Vinha da AreiaBeach21 km
- Our Lady of Peace ChapelTemples21 km
- Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Monte SantoChapel in Água de Pau, Azores, Portugal14 km
- Fort Saint BlaiseFort in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal1.4 km
- Church of Santo AntónioChurch in Ponta Delgada, Portugal13 km
- Miradouro do Caminho NovoNature5.5 km
- Miradouro do Ilhéu de Rosto de CãoNature2.6 km
- Carlos Machado MuseumMuseum in Ponta Delgada, Portugal576 m
- ArquipélagoMuseum for contemporary art and cultural center in Ribeira Grande, Portugal14 km
- CedrosSummit27 km
- Ermida de Santo AndréTemples15 km
- Church of Nossa Senhora da ApresentaçãoChurch building in Azores, Portugal10 km
- Church of Nossa Senhora da EstrelaChurch in Ribeira Grande, Portugal15 km
And the other 22, by what you come to do:
- Temples: Church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos, Igreja e Hospital da Misericórdia, Vila Franca do Campo
- Nature: Mount Escuro, Serra Gorda, Pico da Pintona, Pico do Carvão (São Miguel), Pico do Cedro, Pico do Funcho, Pico Grande, Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Chã da Macela, Reserva Florestal de Recreio do Cerrado dos Bezerros, Recreational Forest Reserve of Pinhal da Paz
- Food and drink: Azores Brewing Company, Cerveja Korisca, Vulcana - Cerveja Açoreana
- Hot springs: Caldeira Velha, Piscinas Municipais das Poças da Ribeira Grande, Poços de São Vicente Ferreira / Capelas, Termas das Caldeiras, Zona Balnear do Forno da Cal
- Stargazing: Observatório Astronómico de Santana - Açores
- Beaches: Viola Beach
When to go to Ponta Delgada
The best time to visit Ponta Delgada is March to October; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.
- JanPossible9:40
- FebPossible10:36
- MarBest time11:43
- AprBest time12:59
- MayBest time14:02
- JunBest time14:36
- JulBest time14:22
- AugBest time13:28
- SepBest time12:14
- OctBest time11:00
- NovPossible9:55
- DecPossible9:24
Best timePossibleBetter notHours of daylight
In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24. In June, 45 of the 46 places are at their best.
When to go to Portugal in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in its country guide.
Getting to Ponta Delgada
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC, Funchal), 985 km as the crow flies. How to get around Portugal (train, car, bus) is in its country guide, and what to sort out before you leave is in its checklist.
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Other towns nearby
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- Angra do Heroísmo35 places169 km
- Lajes do Pico18 places238 km
- Horta, Azores54 places275 km
- Fajã Grande20 places523 km
And all of Portugal, in its country guide.
Frequently asked questions
What is there to see in Ponta Delgada?
The best known: Água de Pau Massif, Gorreana, Lighthouse of Ponta Garça, Gruta do Carvão, Church of the Jesuit College. In all, 46 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.
When is the best time to visit Ponta Delgada?
March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 36 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 24.
How do you get to Ponta Delgada?
The nearest main airport is Cristiano Ronaldo International Airport (FNC), 985 km away. From there, directions opens the route on the map.
How do I add it to my trip?
Create a trip with Ponta Delgada as the destination and these 46 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.
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