Ponta Delgada is located on Sao Miguel Island, the largest island in the Azores. It became the capital of the Azores island chains in the 16th century, and thus, you can expect a lot of historical buildings and structures scattered all over the place. Some of these structures, like the Portas de Cidade (a three arched monument in the square) are remains of an earlier structure – in this case, the entrance gates to the city. However, there are still some historical structures that managed to survive until today, as well as some interesting natural wonders that can be enjoyed.…
Quick Stops in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
