58 days in Sao Miguel Itinerary

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island. Known for its historical buildings, the city offers 17th- and 18th-century convents and churches, as well as cobbled pedestrian streets and hidden squares.

Get some cultural insight at Nossa Senhora da Paz and Sinagoga Sahar Hassamain. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Fishing Charters & Tours and Reserva Florestal de Recreio do Pinhal da Paz. Explore Ponta Delgada's surroundings by going to Nordeste (Garden of Quinta Do Moinho, Farol do Arnel, &more), Mosteiros (Mosteiros Beach & Piscinas Naturais) and Furnas (Caldeiras Vulcânicas, Jardim da Quenturas, &more). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Praia de Santa Barbara, head outdoors with Jardim Botanico Antonio Borges, hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and get great views at Ponta da Ferraria Ferraria.

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Auckland, New Zealand to Ponta Delgada is an approximately 32-hour flight. The time zone changes from New Zealand Standard Time (NZST) to Azores Standard Time (AZOT), which is usually a -13 hour difference. Traveling from Auckland in January, expect slightly colder with lows of 15°C in Ponta Delgada. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.