Car Hire Ponta Delgada Airport Azores

Ponta Delgada is the capital of the Azores and is located on the island of São Miguel. The name Ponta Delgada means something like "thin tip". São Miguel is 65 km long and 16 km wide, about 65,000 people occupy the cultural and economic center of the Azores, Ponta Delgada.

In particular the port of Ponta Delgada is regarded as a landmark of the city. Because of the nearby waterfront it's not far to the excursion boats, with which many of the whale and dolphin species can be observed. The Azores archipelago is one of Portugal and is 14,000 km away from the Mainland.

Book a rental car on arrival in Ponta Delgada

During the regular season, flies the airline SATA in a flight from Frankfurt am Main airport of João Paulo II airport, situated only a short distance outside of Ponta Delgada. The flight lasts here, depending on the time of travel, four to ten hours. A stopover in Lisbon is inserted during the low season.

If you would like to give another cultural aspect so from Beach, sea, and sunny weather his stay, could Lisbon starting his journey and visit the various landmarks of Lisbon, such as for example the many museums, gardens and churches. From there the next flight could be taken directly from Lisbon to Ponta Delgada then a few days later.

Arrived at the airport of João Paulo, you should book a rental car is Ponta Delgada. With a car travels individually and cheap Ponta Delgada.

Attractions in Ponta Delgada

Not only the port Castle from the 16th century is an attraction in Ponta Delgada itself. Also the Conceição Palace from the 17th century and the Museu Carlos Machado are a visit worth.

In addition to this, Ponta Delgada a lot of other places, churches, and numerous parks offers to the walk.The long shore promenade in Ponta Delgada offers a wide range of cafes, restaurants and places to stay. To learn more about the daily activities of Ponta Delgada, a visit of the market should not be missed Mercado municipal.

If you would like to discover the diversity of the island of São Miguel next to Ponta Delgada, should make a small tour with a rental car from Ponta Delgada from. So you can go to for example only the city Ribeira Grande and then the city of Lagoa comfortably with the car. In both cities walks can be made in addition to the architectural features of the Azores, and the various monasteries also long.

Once again in Ponta Delgada, it is worth to travel by ferry to Santa Maria. Santa Maria is considered the bathing and water sports island of the Azores. In addition to the long beaches and the Bay of São Lourenço, it is worth to visit as well the natural pools in Maia and Anjos.