Ponta Delgada (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpõtɐ ˌðɛɫˈɣaðɐ]) is the largest municipality (concelho) and administrative capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. The population in 2011 was 68,809, in an area of 232.99 square kilometres (89.96 square miles). There are 17,629 residents in the three central civil parishes that comprise the historical city: São Pedro, São Sebastião, and São José. Ponta Delgada became the region's administrative capital under the revised constitution of 1976; the judiciary and Catholic see remained in the historical capital of Angra do Heroísmo while the Legislative Assembly of the Azores was established in Horta.
Restaurants in Ponta Delgada
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Sea Colors is a high quality operation dedicated to marine wildlife conservation. With spirit of mission we perform expeditions for observation and scientific research in the Azores, a mid-Atlantic wildlife treasure to be enjoyed, shared and protected, a vast number of species, all in a set of blue shades, the unique Azorean sea colors.
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At Travel Honey, we're Azores experts that plan personalized trips to the Azores. Our trips includes detailed guides, maps and bespoke activities. Travel Honey trips give you a toolkit to explore the Azores like an expert.
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Season Challenge is a Padi 5 * Dive Resort located in Ponta Delgada on the island of São Miguel - Azores whose main activities are Diving School with daily fun dive trips, offshore dives, manta dives, try dives, PADI Courses from beginner to Pro, Snorkeling Tours, city-walk, van tours and hiking guided tours. Dive in the Azores is a unique experience and a truly place at the top of the list of world dive destinations. An unspoiled paradise in the Atlantic with spectacular volcanic landscape, whales, dolphins and great diving! Due to its location the Azores has an abundance of life and a combination of local sites and offshore sites. Local sites have interesting underwater rock formations with plentiful marine life, offshore sites have diving in the blue and virtually guaranteed manta rays. Season Challenge has the best entertainment offers for your holiday! Visit us!
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We want to provide a new experience to those who visit the island of São Miguel by creating a connection through the water. Much of the best landscapes and local fauna are only appreciable from the water. This is where we want to accompany you to discover the island in a different way. You do not need experience or navigation license to join our jet ski trips. Just your desire to sail and enjoy an unforgettable experience.
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Although young, BGREAT was born from the desire to provide a quality service, personalized for each client. We are genuine local guides and passionate about our origins. In safety and at the same time protecting the natural environment around us, there are several activities that we have to offer, whether for the more adventurous or for those looking for more relaxed experiences.
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Futurismo is a big reference in the whale watching in the Azores with 30 years of knowledge. We are dedicated to science and research. Between 2008 and 2017 we have registered more than 11 thousand sightings in a universe of more than 20 different whale and dolphin species. We are dedicated to offer our guests the best nature experiences: Whale and Dolphin Watching Tours, Swimming with Dolphins, Hiking Tours, Bicycle Tours (MTB and road bike), Canyoning, kayaking, Stand Up Paddle, Jeep Safari and Van Tours. The Azores archipelago is a 9 Island little world in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. We are just a two hours flight from Lisbon and Porto and less than 4 hours flight from the US. Between the Azorean islands you can travel by boat or by plain.
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Created in 2002, Picos de Aventura is a Tourist Entertainment Company that allows you to enjoy the best that the Azores have to offer. Our activities, in sea and on land, let you know the best places on the island of São Miguel, involving you in a constant interaction with nature, and all that it represents, as well as the local culture and gastronomy. A nossa equipa, endowed with qualified professionals, along with its quality certification, is an added value that makes their experiences with Picos de Aventura even more enjoyable and complete. A company differs, thus, by working with small groups of visitors, in order to provide more specialized services, without harming the places where the activities take place.
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BigBlue, the best choice for you! In BigBlue Adventures we believe in responsability. Responsability towards our clients, who make us want to do more and better. Responsability towards our collaborators, optimising our resources to provide only the best for our tours. Responsability towards the environment, because our love for these Islands is the very reason for our existence. Responsability towards our population, whose smiles fills the soul of those who visit us. In BigBlue Adventures we believe that the social responsability materializes itself in the relationship network with the local community, in observance of universally recognized human rights and safeguarding the environment. Come join us!!!
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Created in two thousand and three, MobyDick-Tours is a company that allows you to enjoy our beautiful Sea landscape of the Azores and enjoy the best that we have to offer. MobyDick-Tours provides the best Quality/Price Whale & Dolphin Watching trips of all the Azores. It is the largest and most comfortable whale watching boat operating on Sao Miguel Island.
Azores Sports Fishing and tours Whale and daughin watch Snorkling and fun activities. Bottom Fishing, big game and trolling
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