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OtherA gateway to volcanic islands and natural scenery.

Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada · Portugal · View on map

The main city on São Miguel Island in the Azores. This volcanic island in the central Atlantic is known for popular tours of lush crater lakes and hot springs, along with a mild oceanic climate and small temperature variations year-round.

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Ponta Delgada · Map: Natural Earth (overview)

Port highlights

About 70,000
Population
Warm, humid maritime climate. The annual temperature range is small, and rainfall is frequent.
Climate
Portuguese
Language
Euro (EUR)
Currency
June to September (relatively warm, with many sunny days)
Best time to visit
Local food
Cozido das Furnasfish dishes flavored with limao (citrus)Queijo da Ilha (cheese)ananas (pineapple) desserts
Sights
Sete Cidades LakeFurnas volcanic hot spring areaGomes mansion gardenHistoric city districtVila Franca Islet
Monthly average high / low temperatures
17°
13°Jan
17°
12°Feb
17°
12°Mar
18°
13°Apr
19°
14°May
22°
16°Jun
24°
18°Jul
25°
19°Aug
24°
19°Sep
22°
17°Oct
19°
14°Nov
18°
13°Dec

Unit: °C · Calculated from NOAA GHCN-Daily station observations · Period: 1997–2016 · Station: PONTA DELGADA · about 2 km from port · elevation difference about 74 m · Approximate (limited observation period) · Last checked: Oct 3, 2026 · A guide for choosing your travel month.

Local prices for travelers
Much more expensive than Tokyo
Compared with Tokyo, Japan (median of items)149 (Tokyo = 100)

Compared with Tokyo, water is much cheaper; beer costs about the same; coffee, meals and a Big Mac are somewhat more expensive.

€0.35
Water 500 ml
€4.25
Coffee
€7.50
Inexpensive meal
€3.38
Local beer
€5.65
Big Mac

Prices in Ponta Delgada (Azores). · Amounts in the recorded local currency. No currency conversion applied. · Last checked: Oct 2026 (partly estimated) · Sources: Shop and menu prices · The Economist, Big Mac Index (CC BY 4.0)

Getting there from Japan

PDL
João Paulo II Airport
Nearest airport
Airport name: OurAirports

About 2.0 km from airport to port (straight-line distance)

Calculated from OurAirports coordinates

Airport to port (approx.)
C — Two or more connections
Ease of access

Access from Japan: A = direct flight / B = one connection / C = two or more connections (indicative)

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