Location: Portugal
Nearest Airport:
Airport João Paulo II , Ponta Delgada at 3
Kilometres
Nearest Beach:
beach at 2
Kilometres
Car: not necessary
Ponta Delgada is a multi-faceted city, where tradition lives on with the contemporary and cosmopolitan, interpreted by the characteristic tranquility of life on the Azores. The city tells its story through the history of its buildings and gardens. Begin your visit in the central focal point Praça Gonçalo Velho, divided up into its western and eastern zones by gardens and palaces. On your walk, slow the pace to fully appreciate the monumental impact of the older buildings, replete in architectural heritage, such as the Portas da Cidade.