Ponta Delgada, Portugal cruise holidays

The official language spoken in Ponta Delgada is Portuguese

The currency in Ponta Delgada is the Euro (EUR)

1.5ltr bottle of water = 1.00 € (approx. £0.85)

Coffee (from a restaurant) = 0.95 € (approx. £0.80)

0.5ltr Domestic Beer from Draught = 1.00 € (approx. £0.85)

Three course meal for 2 people in a mid-range restaurant = 30.00 € (approx. £25.40)

10% is considered a generous tip in restaurants and bars.

Good morning - Bom dia "Bohn dee-ah"

Good afternoon - Boa tarde "Boa-ah tar-deh"

Good night - Boa noite "Boh-ah noy-teh"

Hello - Olá "Oh-lah"

Where is - Onde é "Ond-jeh eh"

Please - Por fabor "Por fa-bor"

Thank you - Obrigado / a "Oh-bree-gah-doh / ah"

Excuse me - Com licença "Kohn lih-sen-sah״

I dont understand - Não compreendo "Nowng kohn-pree-en-doh"

Coffee

Old-world cafés rub shoulders with emerging, trendy coffee outlets on Ponta Delgada's winding streets.

Lunch

Familiar Portuguese fare, such as the tapas-like petiscos, are given an Azorean twist, with a focus on local seafood.

Drinks

Many of Ponta Delgada's bars began as watering-holes for local fishermen - enjoy the bustling, authentic atmosphere.

Shopping

Browse authentic, artisanal Azorean products and gifts in Ponta Delgada's charming boutique shops.

Culture

Ponta Delgada's long and fascinating history tells a tale of pirates and unique festival-making.

Outdoor

The warm but rainy climate on the Azores makes has helped make the islands a lush natural haven.