Ponta Delgada Trip Overview
Beginning of the tour, with a visit to the Lagoa city and stop at ceramic factory Vieira, only in the Azores with pottery and manufacture of traditional pottery. Then, we continue towards Pico da Barrosa, from where you can contemplate the Lagoa do Fogo. The tour continues with a descent to the North Coast and stop at the Regional Natural Monument of Caldeira Velha, where you can enjoy the lush greenery and enjoy a thermal bath. Lunch will be served at local restaurant and traditional of Ribeira Grande. After lunch, we will take a walk where we can visit the main points of interest of the northern city and admire the fine examples of local architecture, very present in this place. The tour continues with a visit to one of the almost obligatory passage points, the liquour factory of Eduardo Ferreira, with taste of the regional liquors there produced. Return to Ponta Delgada is made by the North coast of the island.
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Ponta Delgada, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
Beginning of the tour, with a visit to the Lagoa city and stop at ceramic factory Vieira, only in the Azores with pottery and manufacture of traditional pottery. Then, we continue towards Pico da Barrosa, from where you can contemplate the Lagoa do Fogo. The tour continues with a descent to the North Coast and stop at the Regional Natural Monument of Caldeira Velha, where you can enjoy the lush greenery and enjoy a thermal bath. Lunch will be served at local restaurant and traditional of Ribeira Grande. After lunch, we will take a walk where we can visit the main points of interest of the northern city and admire the fine examples of local architecture, very present in this place. The tour continues with a visit to one of the almost obligatory passage points, the liquour factory of Eduardo Ferreira, with taste of the regional liquors there produced. Return to Ponta Delgada is made by the North coast of the island.
Itinerary
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Stop At: Ceramica Viera, Rua das Alminhas, Lagoa, Sao Miguel 9560-073 Portugal
Even if you do not enjoy pottery, you will still be amazed by the technique and art, that “Cerâmica Vieira”, has to offer.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Miradouro da Barrosa, En5-2a, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680 Portugal
In “Serra da Barrosa Viewpoint”, you will have a stunning view over “Lagoa do Fogo” where green flora and blue lagoon will amaze your eyes.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Caldeira Velha Environmental Interpretation Centre, Estrada Regional da Lagoa do Fogo, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-501 Portugal
Here you can enjoy our termal baths, surrounded but an gorgeous Flora.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Ribeira Grande, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel, Azores
On this stop, you will be able to see on of our oldest cities.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Fabrica de Licores Mulher de Capote, Rua do Berquo 12 Rua do Berquó, 12, Ribeira Grande, Sao Miguel 9600-542 Portugal
“Fábrica de Licores Mulher de Capote”, if you enjoy flavourful alcohol, this is where you can try. Liquors and spiritual drinks in different shapes and flavours, you can taste them, and even buy these traditional alcoholic beverages.
Duration: 1 hour
