6 days in Sao Miguel Itinerary

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island. Known for its historical buildings, the city offers 17th- and 18th-century convents and churches, as well as cobbled pedestrian streets and hidden squares.

You've now added Azores Bike Rental to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ponta Delgada: Furnas (Poca Da Dona Beija, Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, &more). The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, relax in the rural setting at Plantacao de Ananas dos Acores, contemplate the waterfront views at Lagoa do Fogo, and get great views at Miradouro de Santa Iria.

For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Ponta Delgada driving holiday tool.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Azores Standard Time (AZOT), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Amsterdam in September, things will get a bit warmer in Ponta Delgada: highs are around 28°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.