Ponta Delgada: Things to Do and Where to Go
From Ponta Delgada you can take a whale-watching trip in a morning or give the day to the lagoons of São Miguel. Start at the marina if you are taking the boat, and confirm the pickup if you choose a land tour.
Tours for your route
São MiguelWhale watching from Ponta Delgada
A trip out into the Atlantic to look for whales and dolphins.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/ponta-delgada/whale-watching/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilha
São MiguelSete Cidades and Lagoa do Fogo
Two volcanic calderas in one day from Ponta Delgada.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/ponta-delgada/sete-cidades-lagoa-fogo/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilha
São MiguelFurnas and the tea plantations
A day between the Furnas caldera and the Gorreana plantations.
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https://www.civitatis.com/en/ponta-delgada/furnas-day-trip/?aid=10795&cmp=fajanda-en-ilhaAn urban stroll by the sea
Link the Portas da Cidade with the harbour area if you want to see the centre between two trips. If your boat leaves from the marina, allow time to reach the meeting point shown on your booking.
Full-day trips
The two lagoons fit into one day heading west and to the centre. Furnas and the tea plantation fit into a different day. Avoid combining two full-day tours on the same date.
Frequently asked questions
Is Ponta Delgada on São Miguel?
Yes. It is a city on the south coast of São Miguel and a departure point for land and sea activities.
What can I book if I only have half a day?
Whale watching takes between two and a half and three hours. The buggy has a four-hour option.
Does the boat leave from the same place as the land tour?
Meeting points depend on the activity. Check the marina, address or pickup on each tour page.