Ponta Delgada & Terceira

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Ponta Delgada is the largest municipality and administrative capital of the Autonomous Region of the Azores in Portugal. It is located on São Miguel Island, the largest and most populous in the archipelago. The population in 2011 was 68,809, in an area of 232.99 square kilometres (89.96 square miles). There are 17,629 residents in the three central civil parishes that comprise the historical city: São Pedro, São Sebastião, and São José.[3] Ponta Delgada became the region's administrative capital under the revised constitution of 1976; the judiciary and Catholic see remained in the historical capital of Angra do Heroísmo while the Legislative Assembly of the Azores was established in Horta.

ABOUT THE DESTINATION: Terceira Island belongs to the archipelago of the Azores, Portugal. His name is because it was the third island of the archipelago to be discovered behind the island of Santa Maria and San Miguel. Without doubt, Terceira Island is the funniest in the Azores. If something is known by its inhabitants is their love of partying and they also love music, dance and good wine. Lovers of the outdoors can enjoy diving among octopuses from the Octopus Diving Center, descending on rope Rope Adventures in spectacular waterfalls to cycling trips or kayak. Wine lovers will enjoy the wine museum, where you can taste the best vineyards of the island. Nature lovers should visit the Botanical Park do Duque da filled with palm trees, magnolias and countless exotic species Terceira. Finally, it is obligatory visit, go to Monte Brasil, where you can enjoy wonderful views of the city from there, plus a recreational park at the entrance so that children can be fun. Certainly the Terceira Island is an ideal place for family holidays.