6 days in Ponta Delgada & Furnas 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.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Azores Tours And Transfers. There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, explore the activities along Lagoa do Fogo, make a trip to Portas da Cidade, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Ponta Delgada online travel route planner.

Use the Route module to find travel options from your starting location to Ponta Delgada. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in November, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Furnas.

You've now added Poca Da Dona Beija to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): witness a stunning natural landmark at Caldeiras Vulcânicas, then contemplate the geological forces at Lagoa das Furnas, then admire the natural beauty at Parque Terra Nostra, and finally explore the striking landscape at Poca Da Dona Beija. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: identify plant and animal life at Parque Natural da Ribeira dos Caldeiroes, then take some stellar pictures from Plantacoes de Cha Gorreana, then take some stellar pictures from Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Furnas.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Furnas trip maker website.

Traveling by car from Ponta Delgada to Furnas takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 26th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride back home.