Explore the Azores’ most extraordinary landscapes with Ponta Delgada as your home base on São Miguel Island, where cobblestone streets lead to historic churches, lively markets and breezy waterfront promenades. This hidden gem destination in the Atlantic offers unforgettable island vacation packages featuring volcanic landscapes and lakes, lush hiking trails and dramatic coastlines.
As one of Europe’s best year-round travel destinations, Portugal’s Azores are perfect for a family-friendly, off-the-beaten-path adventure or a romantic retreat surrounded by nature. Start planning your tour, Flight & Hotel package or hotel stay now.
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Just beyond the city lies Sete Cidades Twin Lakes, a postcard-perfect volcanic crater filled with mesmerizing blue and green waters. Equally unforgettable is Lagoa do Fogo (Lake of Fire), a high-altitude crater lake framed by pristine wilderness.
In Furnas Valley, travellers can soak in geothermal pools and savour traditional Azorean stew, slow-cooked underground using natural volcanic heat. Nearby, Terra Nostra Botanical Garden offers 18th-century elegance and exotic plant life, along with a unique iron-rich thermal pool warmed by nature itself. Further north, Europe’s only commercial tea plantations—Gorreana and Porto Formoso—unfold across emerald hills overlooking the Atlantic.
On the west coast, Mosteiros Natural Swimming Pools invite a refreshing dip in volcanic rock pools. Ribeira dos Caldeirões Natural Park adds waterfalls, trails and picnic areas ideal for family outings. For sweeping island vistas, Pico do Carvão Viewpoint showcases São Miguel’s rugged ridges and lush valleys, while Pico do Carvão offers short hikes for an easy nature escape.
Ponta Delgada travel guide
Destination facts
Language
Portuguese
When to visit
May to October for warmer temperatures, but off-peak months still offer mild weather.
What to bring back
Pineapple products like jam and candy, volcanic clay skincare or canned tuna from premium brands like Santa Catarina.
What to eat
Fresh butter, Queijo de São Jorge cheese, grilled fish and seafood like lapas (limpets) cooked in garlic and butter, malassadas (deep-fried dough rolled in sugar) and pineapple.
Fun fact
While wandering this colourful city, keep an eye out for the amazing street art, which features sea life, landscapes and more.
Important info
For more information on all necessary travel documents and more, check Air Canada’s Travel Requirements page and the Government of Canada’s Travel and Tourism website.
