Explore Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores archipelago of Portugal and sits on the island of Sao Miguel.Nearby the harbor, highly distinct 3-arched gate,s stand in front of the Church of St.Sebastian.The local Carlos Machado museum houses many relics of the Azorean culture within it,s halls.

Language Spoken
Language Spoken
Portuguese and English are spoken here.
Currency & Time Zone
Currency & Time Zone
Euro
UTC-02:00
Cuisine
Cuisine
Meals
Inexpensive Restaurant meal 9,75 Euros, Mid-range Restaurant meal 35 Euros, Combo Meal 7 Euros
Drinks
Beer 0,93 - 1,75 Euros, Bottle of Wine 4 Euros, Cappuccino 1,17 Euros, Coke/Pepsi 1,17 Euros, Water 0,57 - 0,99 cents
Transportation
Transportation
Taxis
Taxi Start (Normal Tariff) 5 Euros, Taxi 1km (Normal Tariff) 0,50 cents, Taxi 1hour Waiting (Normal Tariff) 14,80 Euros
General Transport
Car Rentals; buses and taxis are the methods of transport for longer distances, but some places can be reached by walking.A Few car rental companies also rent out motorcycles and scooters for 25 Euros per day.

Things to do in Ponta Delgada

Walk your way to the harbour and sightsee some of the old buildings and architectures in the Historical Quarter.For beautiful artwork, detailed woodwork and other wonderous sights, go to the Convent and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança.Stand inside an ancient lava tube nearly 1.7 kilometers in lenght called the Gruta do Carvão, and marvel at it,s naturally formed geography.

Medical Precautions

Medical Precautions

Recommended Vaccines

(Portugal) The following Vaccines are recommended when traveling to Portugal:

  • Hepatitis A
  • Hepatitis B and Rabies.The following vaccines are taken routinely when coming to Portugal: Measles Mumps Rubella (MMR)
  • TDAP (Tetanus
  • Diphtheria & Pertussis)
  • Chickenpox
  • Shingles
  • Pneumonia
  • Influenza
  • Meningitis and Polio.
Top 10 Packing Essentials

Top 10 Packing Essentials

  • a Swimsuit
  • a Hat
  • Sunglasses
  • Sunscreen
  • Reusable water bottle
  • Umbrella
  • Layered clothes
  • Comfortable shoes
  • a Scarf or Shawl
  • a Camera and a First Aid Kit.
Passports & Visa Information

Passports & Visa Information

(Portugal) These countries don,t need a Schengen Visa to enter Europe (Portugal is part of the Schengen Agreement): Albania; Andorra; Antigua and Barbuda; Argentina; Australia; Bahamas; Barbados; Bosnia and Herzegovina; Brazil; Brunei; Canada; Chile; Colombia; Costa Rica; Dominica; El Salvador; Georgia; Grenada; Guatemala; Holy See (Vatican City State); Honduras; Hong Kong S.A.R.; Israel; Japan; Kiribati; Macao S.A.R.; Malaysia; Marshall Islands; Mauritius; Mexico; Micronesia; Moldova; Monaco; Montenegro; Nauru; New Zealand; Nicaragua; North Macedonia; Palau; Panama; Paraguay; Peru; Saint Kitts and Nevis; Saint Lucia; Saint Vincent; Samoa; Serbia; Seychelles; Singapore; Solomon Islands; South Korea; Taiwan; Timor Leste; Tonga; Trinidad and Tobago; Tuvalu; Ukraine; United Arab Emirates; United States of America; Uruguay; Vanuatu and Venezuela.