Diego Delso · CC BY-SA 4.0
Ponta Delgada
Portugal · PDL
Azorean crater lakes, whales, and hot springs in the green.
About
Ponta Delgada is the largest municipality (concelho) and executive capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. As of 2021, it has 67,287 inhabitants, in an area of 232.99 square kilometres. There are 17,629 residents in the three central civil parishes that comprise the historical city: São Pedro, São Sebastião, and São José. Ponta Delgada became the region's administrative capital under the revised constitution of 1976; the judiciary and Catholic See remained in the historical capital of Angra do Heroísmo while the Legislative Assembly of the Azores was established in Horta.
Known for
- hiking · world class
- nature · world class
- sightseeing · world class
- dining · excellent
- family friendly · excellent
Ratings reviewed by a person, not generated.
Weather through the year
- Jan63°F18d wet
- Feb62°F15d wet
- Mar62°F17d wet
- Apr63°F18d wet
- May66°F20d wet
- Jun70°F15d wet
- Jul74°F14d wet
- Aug77°F15d wet
- Sep75°F16d wet
- Oct71°F17d wet
- Nov67°F16d wet
- Dec64°F17d wet
Monthly averages from long-run climate normals. Bars compare months here, not places.
Things to do
Sete Cidades and Pineapple Plantation Half Day Private TourFrom $183 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Zafira-Small Groups Tour | local guide & Scenic Views (WOW)From $69 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
São Miguel Private Jeep Adventure - Personalized Island TourFrom $343 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Volcano of Sete Cidades Private TourFrom $137 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Sete Cidades: Private 4x4 Tour Half DayFrom $86 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
Azores São Miguel | Furnas & Nordeste with lunch includedFrom $107 · 5.0/5Book with Viator →
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Plan the trip
Fly into João Paulo II Airport (PDL), about 1.6 mi away.
Nearby destinations
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