Ponta Delgada Travel Forum

I'll be off to Ponta Delgada in a couple of weeks for a one week holiday. So if anyone should feel like giving me some useful last minute tips as what to do there this time of year, what to pack etc I'd be very grateful. =D

Can anyone suggest a cheap room in Ponta Delgada? We are two friends visiting the place next January.

Hello All,

I'm hoping to spend a month on Flores and Corvo next summer, and I was wondering if there's a way of getting from Ponta Delgada to Flores by boat; I like to avoid planes whenever I can.

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My mother would like to get a copy of her birth certificate( She immigrated to Canada in early 60's) but we've been spinning around in circles trying to find out how to go about this. Does anyone know the phone # /address/website to get a birth certificate in Portugal? She was born in Sau Miguel (Santa Barbera if that helps)

I would really appreciate any help Thanks :)

We, along with a small group of our friends, (2000!) will be arriving in your city, via a transatlantic cruise this spring. Our experience has shown us that we can accomplish twice the adventure of a ship excursion if we just follow the locals’ advice.

1. How far is the cruise ship dock from the center of the city? What forms of transportation are available?

2. Unfortunately our visit is short. What activities would you recommend to acquaint visitors with your city in hopes of possibly returning? Are there any daily local markets? What are some short sightseeing possibilities?

3. We would prefer not to return to the ship for lunch. Any recommendations for lunch with a local flair? Maybe some seafood.

4. And finally we shouldn’t return to the ship empty-handed. What local treasures must one purchase?

I know it's the off season but it's the best time for us to go ( won't be until next November 2006)
are there boat tours/whale watching available at that time of year?

I am so excited that we're going again! I love this island:)

Does anyone know the story behind the abandoned Hotel located right along the Sete Cidates hill? it's pretty creepy! I would have thought that this would be a thriving place to put a hotel due to the location.

Anyone ever stay there? just wondering if it's as nice as it looks on the picture online :) last time we stayed in PDG we stayed at the Bahia Palace..not bad but really really far from town.

Just curious, we are going to the island at the end of July (yay!) and was wondering if there are any malls/large grocery stores? my sister/family is coming along and she is concerned about finding milk,baby food,diapers for the babies.
TIA :)