Atlantic Isles and Canaries

Ponta Delgada, Azores

The Azores rise from the ocean depths 900 miles off the Portuguese coast. The largest city in the Azores, Ponta Delgada is located on Sao Miguel, the largest island in the group. This Atlantic stepping-stone also claims to produce the world’s finest pineapples, you’ll just have to decide that for yourself.

Highlights

RIBEIRA GRANDE
The oldest town on Sao Miguel, Ribeira Grande reflects Portuguese influence with its colonial architecture.

PINEAPPLE PLANTATION
Visit a pineapple plantation and observe first hand how the fruit are cultivated in greenhouses.

FIRE LAKE
Lying in an ancient caldera, the lake is often cloaked in swirling mists.

CRATER LAKES
Two lakes share a caldera 1900-feet above sea level. The waters of one lake are blue; the waters of the second lake are green.

FURNAS VALLEY
The valley steams and fumes as 26 hot springs bubble up from the earth with mineral rich waters.