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 Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is a city in Azores.



Ponta Delgada (pron. IPA 'põtɐ dɛɫ'gadɐ) is a city and municipality on São Miguel Island in the Azores (an autonomous region of Portugal). The city proper has a population of 46,102 and the municipality has a population of 64,516 for a total area of 233.0 km². It serves as the seat of the executive government of the Azores Autonomous Region.

The municipality is composed of 24 parishes.

Parishes

  • Ajuda da Bretanha
  • Arrifes
  • Candelária
  • Capelas
  • Covoada
  • Fajã de Baixo
  • Fajã de Cima
  • Fenais da Luz
  • Feteiras
  • Ginetes
  • Livramento
  • Mosteiros
  • Pilar da Bretanha
  • Relva
  • Remédios
  • Santa Bárbara
  • Santa Clara
  • Santo António
  • São José (Ponta Delgada)
  • São Pedro (Ponta Delgada)
  • São Roque
  • São Sebastião (Ponta Delgada)
  • São Vicente Ferreira
  • Sete Cidades


    • General info

    Ponta Delgada is the tourist heart of the Azores. Museums and monuments are everywhere, and the historic streets connect everything from hotels and churches to shops and restaurants. Its huge first class marina harbours boats form all around globe and its nightlife attracts people from all over. In the evenings, especially during the summer, throngs of people promenade along the Infante Dom Henrique Avenue (by the seaside). The airport lies on the western edge of the city, from which there are daily flights to the other islands and mainland Portugal, and frequent direct flights to other European cities and North America.

    Located north of Ponta Delgada are the suburbs of Fajã de Baixo and Fajã de Cima. Fajã de Baixo is agricultural with pineapple cultivation. Fajã de Cima is famous for its festivities. To the eastern side of Ponta Delgada is the suburb of "São Roque" which is gradually becoming part of the city itself as it expands along the coast with the construction of a new marina and a seaside walk with leisure facilities.

    Ponta Delgada also has a university, the Universidade dos Açores (University of Azores), as well as schools, lyceums, gymnasia, banks, post offices, sporting facilities, three major soccer teams and several public squares (praças).

    Bordering the north-western part of the city is the mountain range of Sete Cidades in which are located the famous valley and lake of the same name.

    The soccer teams for Ponta Delgada are Clube Desportivo Santa Clara (Divisão de Honra (Honor League)), Clube União Micaelense (2ª Divisão B (2nd league)) and Marítimo da Calheta (Campeonato de S.Miguel (regional league)).

    Notable natives

  • Antero de Quental (April 18, 1842 - September 11, 1891), a Portuguese poet
  • Teófilo Braga (February 24, 1843 - January 28, 1924 in Lisbon), a Portuguese writer and the second president of Portugal
  • Roberto Ivens (June 12, 1850 in the parish of São Pedro - January 28, 1898 in Dafundo, Lisbon), an African explorer.
  • Pauleta (April 28, 1973 - ; born Pedro Miguel Carreiro Resendes), footballer and all-time leading goal scorer for the Portugal national team


    • References






    External links

  • Câmara Municipal de Ponta Delgada - Official page of the city (in Portuguese)
  • Azores.com - The practical site of Azores




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    Hotels in Ponta Delgada
     Hotel Canadiano Score 7.5 from 51 reviews
    Rua Do Contador Nº24 A 7.5/10
    The 50 spacious and comfortable rooms all have air-conditioning, a private bathroom, hairdryer, TV with cable channels, direct dial telephone, safety deposit box (free), room amenities, a varanda and a mini-bar in the suites. ... more
     
    Royal Garden Score 0 from 0 reviews
    Rua de Lisboa 0/10
    With direct flights from the main European capitals and the United States, it is possible to arrive to the Airport of João Paulo II in Ponta Delgada. Once you have arrived at the airport, just head in the direction of Rua de Lisboa. ... more
     
    Hotel Avenida Score 7.275 from 7 reviews
    Rua Drº José Bruno Tavares Carreiro 7.28/10
    Twin Room and Double Room support an extra bed . ... more
     
    Hotel Vip Executive Azores Score 7.2 from 17 reviews
    Rotunda de São Gonçalo nº 131 – S. Pedro 7.2/10
    The Hotel VIP Executive Azores is, at the moment, the hotel with more capacity in the Azorean Islands, located in Ponta Delgada, at the Island of S. Miguel, offering you 229 rooms, including 18 suites and 4 rooms prepared for disabled guests. In addition to the listed facilities the hotel also provides one restaurant with 2 floors, a grill on the 8th floor with the city and sea as a landscape, a disco club, covered private car park with 90 spaces and a business centre. In this complex, you will also find wonderful conditions for business guests, with plenty of conference rooms, an auditorium with air conditioning, and a wide range of audio and video equipment including a wireless internet service. ... more
     
    São Miguel Park Hotel Score 7.875 from 4 reviews
    Rua Manuel Augusto Amaral 7.88/10
    On the way out of the airport, take the second circular, and then the direction to the hospital. At the hospital, take always the direction of Colégio São Francisco Xavier, at the end of the street turn left and on the left side there’s the entrance of S. Miguel Park Hotel. ... more
     
    More hotels in Ponta Delgada

    Nordeste - 10th Island of the Azores 7 hours

    Nordeste, The Azores

    For many known as the 10th Island of the Azores, Nordeste is the highest part of the Island of Sao Miguel.

    Here you will find waterfalls, watermills, well cared for Belvederes, and the most genuine ethnography, gastronomy and landscape. Nordeste has previously won the prime of the most flowerful county of Europe.

    Lunch will be stuffed capon, made according to an old recipe, typical from Nordeste and example of the Azorean gastronomy.

    The mountains of Tronqueira that dominate the whole county of Nordeste is where you will find the highest point of the Island, Pico da Vara. It is also the habitat of Priolo, a bird very close to extinction that exists only in Nordeste.

    It will be an unforgettable day, and after visiting Nordeste, you can say that you know Sao Miguel.

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    Sete Cidades - Crate and Lakes 7 hours

    Pineapple Plantation, The Azores

    In the mountains of Sete Cidades there are more lakes than just the twin lakes which are the most famous view of the Azores.

    On this tour you will see lakes and Belvederes that are not as well known, and you will go to the village of Sete Cidades inside the crater.

    Sete Cidades, where emerald green and sapphire blue are the dominant colors - is the source of the legend of sorrowful princesses, of lost kingdoms. Vista do Rei Belvedere, so-called because it is where King Carlos and Queen Amelia could appreciate Sete Cidades Lake when they visited Sao Miguel in 1901.

    Lunch with drinks will be served in a typical Manor House and you will taste dishes based in old recipes that are in the possession of traditional families of the island. A visit to an Organic Farm and an Ethographic Center will take you back to a past that you thought would be only in your imagination.

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    Ponta Delgada Airport (Sao Miguel Island) Shared Arrival Transfer 10 minutes - 1.5 hours

    Ponta Delgada Airport (Sao Miguel Island) Shared Arrival Transfer

    Travel from Ponta Delgada Airport to your Sao Miguel Island hotel. Transfer services are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

    Transfers available to:

    • Area 1 - Ponta Delgada
    • Area 2 - Barracuda Hotel or Senhora da Rosa Apartments
    • Area 3 - Caloura
    • Area 4 - Bahaia Palace
    • Area 5 - Vila Franca
    • Area 6 - Furnas
    • Area 7 - Povoacao
    • Area 8 - Nordeste

    When making a booking, you will need to advise your flight details and your Sao Miguel Island hotel details. Your transfer will be confirmed instantaneously and you will be provided with a travel voucher to present to the driver.

    It's that easy!

    Don't forget to book your Sao Miguel Island Departure Transfer, simply type the product code 2874PDLBHTLAPT into the Keyword Box.

    At time of booking, YOU MUST include the following flight and hotel details in the "Special Requirements" box:

    • Airline
    • Flight Number
    • Departing City / Arrival City
    • Arrival Time
    • Hotel Name
    • Hotel Address

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