Ponta Delgada, a city with a rich history and architectural heritage, overlooks a natural bay.
To explore the city, start with the Portas da Cidade (City Gates), which features three arches that connect the seafront area with Praça da República. The architecture is notable for its contrast between white walls and basalt details, adorned with lacy iron balconies. The city’s most iconic monuments include the 15th-century Church of São Sebastião, the Church of São José and the Church of São Pedro, and the Convent and Chapel of Nossa Senhora da Esperança, where the image of Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres (the Lord Christ of Miracles) is worshipped. Other notable sites include the former Jesuit College, the Palace of Sant’Ana (housing the Presidency of the Regional Government), the Carlos Machado Museum, the Fort of São Brás, the Town Hall, as well as the Micaelense Coliseum and Theatre, both of which have been renovated and well-preserved.
Ponta Delgada Hotels
Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico$$$
The interior design of our Ponta Delgada 5-star hotel is inspired by classic lines, closely linked to the centennial history of one of the most important Portuguese shipping companies – Empresa Insulana. All rooms and suites are decorated in a classic European style and offer views of the city, bay or ocean. The hotel’s à la carte restaurant serves original dishes inspired by the cuisine and products of the Azores. A buffet breakfast with tasty local products is served in the din...
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