This pretty former fishing village has recently been developed with swimming pool areas but most notably, it is famous for being the first landfall of Christopher Columbus on his return from the Ameri...
The Arruda Pineapple Plantation near Ponta Delgado is a fascinating pineapple plantation with various greenhouses all showing the small pineapples at different stages of growth and the labour intensiv...
Located in the northeast, this shell shaped bay is stunning with its steep sides covered in tiny terraced vineyards stretching down to the turquoise sea. On your way down, don’t forget to stop a...
Cheese has been produced on Sao Jorge since the 16th century, possibly introduced by the Flemish who settled in Topo. You can see the still traditional cheese making process at this factory and view t...
This interesting area on the north coast of Pico has some fascinating lava formations; arches and even an outcrop that looks like a dog’s head. Also, here is the wave power project where scienti...
On the outskirts of Furnas, 15 minutes walk from the botanical gardens, are these boiling pools of mud and hot water, some boiling with so much force they spout into the air. You don’t need to j...
Completely renovated in 1993, the Carapacho Thermal Baths have some 20 individual bathrooms and are well known for their medicinal properties in the treatment of rheumatism and skin disorders.
Founded in 1876 by Dr Carlos Machado, it opened its doors to the public on 10th June 1880. This fascinating museum now houses Natural History collections, and more recently art and ethnographic s...
Built between 1531 and 1547, this is a perfect example of Portuguese gothic architecture. Located in the centre of the old town of Ponta Delgada, the interior is beautifully decorated with carved ceda...
Built on the site of the former parish church in 1461, this wonderful building has two distinctive bell towers with the turrets clad in blue and white ceramic tiles. Inside the carvings are ver...
