What to do and see in Ponta Delgada, Azores: The Best Boat Tours & Water Sports

January 7, 2022 Jana Sager

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. Acores Trilhos da Natureza

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Acores Trilhos da Natureza

The spectacular and impressive Azorean natural spots are ideal for the practice of your favorite outdoor hobby and appreciate our amazing nature. With our experience, since 1999, you will have a perfect trip or activity, on unique scenery that can take place on a Safari 4x4 tour for a sightseeing tour, in a walking trail, in a mountain bike tour to the ancient places or on a fishing experience where you can feel our sea and the adrenaline of fishing, on a coastal or Big Game Trip. Our main goal is to provide our visitors the best experiences and for that we have an experienced, available and fun team to help you in everything. With our company you will find a team described for its sympathy and experience so you can enjoy on the best way, the time you spent on this beautiful island. We want you to adventure yourself in our trails being sure that you will have a quality service. Our adventures were created so that our clients/friends can enjoy all the places that we visit minimizing the environmental impact that this visit may cause. During our activities you will also meet our so-called Azorean hospitality and the traditional wealth and its fascinating history.

2. Seazores

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Seazores

We are a 8 years experience on tourism family business and our goal it's to provide you the best time in the Azores islands through our Jeep Safari Tours, Sportfishing Charter Boat or Boat Tours.

3. 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!

4. 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

5. Oceantur Azores sportfishing

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Oceantur Azores sportfishing

Oceantur - sport fishing is a maritime tour operator that offers several maritime activities. The company has 2 boats, Rabao and Scorpion. We have several fishing activities: coastal fishing, deep sea fishing, shark fishing, big game fishing, fishing for family or group of friends, fishing and guided tours, sunset and sea tours. The experienced captain on board, his crew includes all possible options for you to have the best fishing experience in your life. Don't worry if you don't have experience in fishing, because our dedicated team will teach you everything.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. 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!

9. Alabote Sport Fishing Charter's

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Alabote Sport Fishing Charter's

The Alabote Sport Fishing Charter’s is a sport fishing company specialized on trolling for big game species which operates at Ponta Delgada, island of Sao Miguel (Azores archipelago) since 1998. The location of the Azores in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean and their numerous submarine banks make them one of the best locations in the world to find a great abundance of fish especially of large big game species like blue marlin, white marlin, spearfish, bluefin tuna, bigeye tuna, longfin tuna, yellowfin tuna, mako shark and swordfish. The “Alabote” is a 32′ Bayliner Explorer 3270 built in the USA completely reconstructed for fishing by our captain and owner. Alabote is repowered by twin 260 hp Yanmar´s, have a very spacious deck, chair by Game Fisher, Garmin electronics and is fitted with full safety equipment, fully insured and licensed. The standard big-game fishing tackle is 80 lb class with Shimano Tiagra reels on Penn International curved butt rods or Alutecnos stand-up curved butt rods, while the light tackle is with 20 lb, 30 lb and 50 lb (Penn / Shimano). Australian style bucket and stand-up harnesses are also provided. Our team is composed by a very experienced captain plus two deck mates (one of them marine biologist), all natives from the island that have been fishing in the Azores throughout their lifes.

10. 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!

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