About Ponta Delgada
Ponta Delgada is the largest city in the Azores archipelago. It is on the island of São Miguel, and was home to 67,000 people in 2021. It is an important administrative, industrial and agricultural centre, and the home of the University of the Azores.
Source: Wikipedia
Essential Information
Currency
Euro (EUR)
Symbol: €
Language
Portuguese
Phone Code
+351
International dialing code for Portugal
Driving
Drive on the right
Standard for Portugal
Region
Europe
Southern Europe
How to Get to Ponta Delgada
Transportation options and arrival information
Several cruise lines make Ponta Delgada a waypoint when journeying across the Atlantic. Some cruise ships spend a day at the port, often as they reposition themselves between cruising Europe and the Western Hemisphere.
Getting Around Ponta Delgada
Local transportation and navigation tips
PDL Minibusesrun the main avenue and are conveniently accessible from major sites in Ponta Delgada. In-town bus services are handled by smaller mini-buses with the larger touring buses handling community-to-community travel on the island. Both services are accessible along Avenida D. Infante Henriques and can confuse the unfamiliar traveler. Schedules are available at bus stops and the tourist office. One ride in the minibus going around Ponta Delgada is €0.50 (Jan 2024). The app of PDL Minibus
Safety in Ponta Delgada
Very High Safety (Global Peace Index: 1.301)
About the Global Peace Index: Global Peace Index measures peacefulness on a scale of 1 (most peaceful) to 5 (least peaceful)
Things to See in Ponta Delgada
4 landmarks and points of interest
Church of Santa Cruz
church building in Azores, Portugal
Church of the Jesuit College
church building in Azores, Portugal
Conceição Palace
Palace in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Estádio de São Miguel
Portuguese stadium
Source: Wikidata
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