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5 Self-Guided Tours & Rentals in Ponta Delgada That You Shouldn't Miss
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.
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1. Quad Bike Tour - Lagoa de Fogo (Half Day) - 2 Persons_1 ATV
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 10 reviews
On this tour you will be the driver of an ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel the Island. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo, you will know side paths and belvederes where you will have incredible views over the island of São Miguel.
Inclusions: ATV Tour, Driver/guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Lunch
Reviewed By cusspvz
Me and my girlfriend did a Sete Cidades half day quad bike tour through off-roads around the Azore's lakes. It was splendid! We weren't as experienced with the quad bikes as Filipe, so he started with a lower pace and increased as we got more comfortable. We originally scheduled it to a Thursday morning, but due to the better weather conditions on Wednesday, he suggested us to reschedule it and I'm glad we did! The views were astonishing due to the good weather and Filipe told some really interesting tales and curious facts at the trip pauses. We really liked the experience and encourage others to give it a try! The gist of it: if you're planning to get into all the Sete Cidades viewpoints by car, this is definitely a better call! Jose
2. Jeep Tour - Sete Cidades (Half Day)
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 2 reviews
On this tour you will find stunning off-road paths with breathtaking scenery and more. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the Crater of the Sete Cidades, by belvederes where you will have an incredible view on the lagoons and dormant volcanoes
Inclusions: Driver/guide
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), Lunch, DVD (available to purchase)
Reviewed By cusspvz
Me and my girlfriend did a Sete Cidades half day quad bike tour through off-roads around the Azore's lakes. It was splendid! We weren't as experienced with the quad bikes as Filipe, so he started with a lower pace and increased as we got more comfortable. We originally scheduled it to a Thursday morning, but due to the better weather conditions on Wednesday, he suggested us to reschedule it and I'm glad we did! The views were astonishing due to the good weather and Filipe told some really interesting tales and curious facts at the trip pauses. We really liked the experience and encourage others to give it a try! The gist of it: if you're planning to get into all the Sete Cidades viewpoints by car, this is definitely a better call! Jose
3. Quad Bike Tour - Lagoa de Fogo (Half Day) - 1 Person_1ATV
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 4 reviews
On this tour you will be the driver of an ATV and this will probably be the best way to feel the Island. This tour will take you to the highest points of the mountains that surround the volcano of Lagoa do Fogo, you will know side paths and belvederes where you will have incredible views over the island of São Miguel.
Inclusions: ATV Tour, Driver/guide, Helmet, Insurance, Fuel
Exclusions: Alcoholic drinks (available to purchase), DVD (available to purchase), Lunch, Gloves and rain coats
Reviewed By cusspvz
Me and my girlfriend did a Sete Cidades half day quad bike tour through off-roads around the Azore's lakes. It was splendid! We weren't as experienced with the quad bikes as Filipe, so he started with a lower pace and increased as we got more comfortable. We originally scheduled it to a Thursday morning, but due to the better weather conditions on Wednesday, he suggested us to reschedule it and I'm glad we did! The views were astonishing due to the good weather and Filipe told some really interesting tales and curious facts at the trip pauses. We really liked the experience and encourage others to give it a try! The gist of it: if you're planning to get into all the Sete Cidades viewpoints by car, this is definitely a better call! Jose
4. Bike Rental
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 5 reviews
We are the only company in São Miguel to provide this type of activity. We use motorcycles from the well-known SHERCO brand.
Inclusions: Motorcycle, protective equipment and liability insurance against third parties.
Exclusions: Lunch
5. Sete Cidades bike Rental
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1 reviews
Enjoy a bike ride and delight yourself by the dirt road that surrounds the Sete Cidades lake elected as one of the 7 natural wonders of Portugal in the category of non-marine aquatic areas. Baby seats are available. Maximum capacity: 10 adults bike (5 medium and 5 large) and 3 kid´s bikes.
Inclusions: Insurance, Helmet, Bike
Exclusions: Pick-up, Lunch
Reviewed By Madeleine W
First the negative - don't do this if you have a serious fear of heights. And if it's cloudy enough that you can't see the peaks from below, don't even bother. Now the positive - however scary some of the trail looks as if it might be from below, it isn't as bad as you expect when you get up to the scary-looking bits. And if you can see the views at all they are wonderful, especially on a very clear day. The trail itself is a mix of different landscapes, first climbing through a mossy gully, then past a green bog full of noisy frogs, then up a bleakly beautiful grassy cone to a lookout point with views for miles, followed by another lookout point with views of a lake, then through heath and bracken, down to some woods around a different lakeside, then a climb up through more woods and lovely plants. It's free, and there is a car park and very clear signage. Take a photo of the map in the car park, you won't need it but it's interesting to look at to see where you are.
