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10 Days in Ponta Delgada: A Journey of Discovery

Mireia Márquez

Mireia Márquez

18 Nov 2023

Join me on a thrilling 10-day adventure in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal. Explore historic landmarks, immerse yourself in the local culture, and indulge in breathtaking natural beauty.

Trip to Ponta Delgada

Day 1
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$15

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$ 4

Santa Clara Lighthouse
8:00 AM - 8:30 AM
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$5
6 - 8 min

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Jardim Botânico António Borges
Built 1858–1861, this urban botanical garden with trails & grottoes showcases rare & exotic plants.
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$10
9 - 14 min

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Estátua de Gonçalo Velho Cabral
10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
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Free
Day 2
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$20

Museu Militar dos Açores
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Convent of Our Lady of Hope
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
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$8
Day 3
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$15

Forte de São Brás
Coastal Renaissance fortress dating to 1552, now home to a military history museum.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$5
Day 4
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$20

Sacred Art Center
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$10
4 - 5 min

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Núcleo de Santa Bárbara
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$5
3 - 4 min

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Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião
16th-century church featuring an elaborate facade, intricate interior wood carvings & a clocktower.
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
2 - 3 min

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Portas da Cidade
Iconic 18th-century gates featuring ornate archways in a charming, illuminated public square.
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
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Free
Day 5
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$25

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$ 8

Azores Fishing
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$20
23 - 28 min

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Ilhéu de Rosto de Cão
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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Free
11 - 14 min

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Igreja do Colégio dos Jesuítas
10:30 AM - 11:00 AM
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$5
Day 6
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$15

Museu Carlos Machado
This museum in a former convent offers eclectic exhibits of historical artifacts, art & taxidermy.
8:00 AM - 10:00 AM
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$15
Day 7
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$28

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$ 4

Teatro Micaelense
8:00 AM - 9:30 AM
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$25
14 - 17 min

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Viewpoint of the Rock Source
10:00 AM - 10:15 AM
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$3
Day 8
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$30

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$ 4

Mercado da Graça
Farmers' market with vendors selling fruit, veggies, fish & meat, plus a large cheese selection.
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
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$3
12 - 17 min

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Jardim Botânico José do Canto
9:15 AM - 10:15 AM
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$8
6 - 8 min

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Gruta do Carvão - Monumento Natural
Guided tours are offered of this long lava tube system with 3 sections & many geological structures.
10:45 AM - 11:30 AM
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$20
Day 9
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$25

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$ 4

Plantação de Ananás dos Açores
Tasting pineapple liquor, juice & jam at a farming facility where that fruit is grown under glass.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
4 - 5 min

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Interpretation Center of Pineapple Culture
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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$13
Day 10
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$20

Pineapple Plantation A Arruda
Historic pineapple plantation with free tours & a gift shop selling pineapple products.
8:00 AM - 9:00 AM
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$13
12 - 18 min

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Pineapples Santo António
Large pineapple plantation offering interpretive tours that include greenhouse stops & a film.
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
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$8

Budget breakdown: $235 In total

Activities & Food:$213
Transport:$23