Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgadais the largestmunicipalityand administrative capital of the Autonomous Region of theAzoresin Portugal. It is located onSão Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago.Cruise ships on repositioning voyages between North America and Europe often call there.Cruise-ship visitors to Ponta Delgada will often drive out into the countryside for visits to small villages and natural volcanic wonders. There's usually time afterward for a relaxed amble through the lovely port city, noted for its squares paved with black and white tiles, fabulouschurches, and public buildings with their white-painted facades and brown-black volcanic stone trim.

Given its dimension and the diversity of facilities and services it offers, Ponta Delgada is also the placefor experiencing, a true gateway to the active discovery of the Azores Archipelago,with many things to do.