The city extends from the heart of the island, right into its western coast. The place, best seen buy hire car, is a tourist capital, found at the centre of the Azores. Visitors usually come here for a beach vacation and to enjoy the festivities.
Ponta Delgada is on the island of Sao Miguel in the Azores, Portugal. Ponta Delgada is good for shopping for local produce and souvenirs. For day trips consider the nearby towns of Arrifes, Faja de Baixo, Nordela and Relva.
If ever you are headed for this part of the Azores, be sure to add the Sao Sebastiao parish church to your itinerary. Also, drop by the Carlos Machado Museum.
Ponta Delgada is an island filled with lakes, volcanoes, and beaches. The place is also famous for Furna, a spa resort that is filled with thermal pools, steam vents, boiling mud, and hot springs. This is all courtesy of the active geothermal activities happening in and around the area.

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Ponta Delgada Airport
This is the main gateway to the Azores. The full name is Ponta Delgada Joao Paulo II Airport. The three letter IATA airport code is PDL.
The town of Ponta is the island's largest city and is worth stopping off for a few hours to explore and shop for souvenirs. Nearby towns are Arrifes, Faja de Baixo, Nordela and Relva.
The airport of Ponta Delgada is located less than 3 km from the city centre. Taxi stands are inside the airport perimeter, located outside arrivals. Telephone (+351) 296 302 530 (H24).
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Updated:- 16th June 2025