The 10 Best Things to do Adventurous in Ponta Delgada, Azores

June 20, 2021 Emerita Lamoureux

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

1. Greenzone Azores Tours

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Greenzone Azores Tours

Greenzone offers tours to all parts of the island of S.Miguel. Sete Cidades, Lagoa do Fogo, Furnas, and Nordeste. We take many secondary roads to see views that others miss out on. We travel in LandRover Defender Jeeps. Groups are welcome. We also do shore excursions for cruise ships. Please contact us for more information.

2. Azores Adventure Islands

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Azores Adventure Islands

Canyoning, E-Biking,, MTB, ccean and lake Kayaking, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Jeep Tours and all outdoor adventure travel activities in the beautiful atlantic Islands of the Azores - Portugal!

3. Best Spot Azores Dive Center

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Best Spot Azores Dive Center

Scuba Diving Trips and Offshore Trips for Mobulas. PADI Courses. Try Scuba Diving Dives. We are the only 100% AWARE and 5* IDC Dive Resort in the Azores that has first goal the client satisfaction and safety always focused in oceans protection and conservation. We love what we do so it´s easy for us to make your holidays even more special. With a dive group up to 6 divers you will get the best chance to enjoy your dives guided by marine biologists/dive leader. With a long experience with tourism and our staff is all the time getting in new training to give you all that you need. As a PADI 5* IDC DIVE RESORT and AQUALUNG PARTNER CENTER we will give you the best support in education materials and scuba equipment. Our company gives also support to Environmental Projects and we have our how local Environmental Education Project called "Jelly Fish Project" for which we donate 2% of our annual profit. Also we are 100% Project AWARE Partners donating 10€ for each student that makes an

4. Sea Colors Azores

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Sea Colors Azores

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.

5. LS Catamarans

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LS Catamarans

We offer unique sailing tours upon our beautiful catamaran 'Miss Poes'.Maximum number of customers per tour is 15 people,so there is plenty of room to relax and recline. We often see dolphins and offer sunset cruises and day time sailings,where you can swim and learn to sail with Luis the Skipper.Only 20 EUR per hour, per person. Private tours can be arranged.Child friendly and safe activity.

6. Azoresdiving Dive Center

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Azoresdiving Dive Center

We are located in Ponta Delgada and have easy access to all of the top diving sites in São Miguel. Our highly qualified, experienced team and our modern equipement guarantee a safe and unforgettable experience!

7. Season Challenge Azores Islands Diving Center

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Season Challenge Azores Islands Diving Center

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!

8. Azores Epic Adventures

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Azores Epic Adventures

We organize your Epic Adventure! From Canyoning to Rock Climbing, adventure is always guaranteed! Canyoning is our biggest passion and we want to share it with you in the best way possible! For us, the main secret is, SMALL GROUPS AND PERSONAL EXPERIENCES! Adventures in Azores - São Miguel! Canyoning in Azores is a must do!

9. Futurismo Azores Adventures

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Futurismo Azores Adventures

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.

10. Picos de Aventura

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Picos de Aventura

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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