Second time in Ponta Delgada but first time to set foot on its ground. With only an hour left before shore leave for the crew expired, I still managed to hurl my way out from the ship. With this very short time left, I had no other things in mind but to take a closer picture of this remarkable structure of Sao Sebastiao church (San Sebastian in my native tongue perhaps) standing from a not too distant spot seductively teasing my interest in pre-20th century architecture. For centuries old arts addict, you won't be disappointed visiting Ponta Delgada since many 16th century Baroque churches, town halls and monuments lie in wait ready to spoil
your interest. Be prepared to admire at the baroque portals, ribbed vaults and 18th century altarpiece of Sao Sebastiao church (below photo) or prime yourself with the interesting faade of the church of San Pedro dating back from the 17th and 18th century. Ponta Delgada has many other centuries old churches to view and definitely I would be visiting more of them provided I have enough time to play with. I believe future calls to this beautiful Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean will grant me the opportunities of visiting other interesting spots which obviously I missed during this call.
Sao Sebastiao Church
Ponta Delgada is the largest city of the Azores located on San Miguel Island. Azores is an autonomous region of Portugal. Much of the land of the Azores is hilly and covered in abundant vegetation. The number of centuries old structures dominating the coastal portion of Ponta Delgada offers a contrasting panoramic view with its green and abundant vegetation covering its hills at the background.
Typical street in Ponta Delgada
Down to the cruise terminal
Other interesting points and things to do in Ponta Delgada Swimming Sao Roque beach is about 4 kms away from the pier but there is also a natural swimming pool, Sao Pedro. Gastronomy Plenty of restaurants providing local cuisines like lobster, crabs, goose, and octopus stewed in local wine. A "cuzido" which is prepared in a pot containing veggies and meat, wrapped in a cloth bag and buried in soil and volcanic heat will do the cooking.
Second time in Ponta Delgada but first time to set foot on its ground. With only an hour left before shore leave for the crew expired, I still managed to hurl my way out from the ship. With this very short time left, I had no other things in mind but to take a closer picture of this remarkable structure of Sao Sebastiao church (San Sebastian in my native tongue perhaps) standing from a not too distant spot seductively teasing my interest in pre-20th century architecture. For centuries old arts addict, you won't be disappointed visiting Ponta Delgada since many 16th century Baroque churches, town halls and monuments lie in wait ready to spoil
your interest. Be prepared to admire at the baroque portals, ribbed vaults and 18th century altarpiece of Sao Sebastiao church (below photo) or prime yourself with the interesting faade of the church of San Pedro dating back from the 17th and 18th century. Ponta Delgada has many other centuries old churches to view and definitely I would be visiting more of them provided I have enough time to play with. I believe future calls to this beautiful Portuguese archipelago in the Atlantic Ocean will grant me the opportunities of visiting other interesting spots which obviously I missed during this call. 
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