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Panoramic views of the Ponta Delgada Marina in São Miguel, Azores, with its yachts and boats docked in a beautiful maritime setting.

5. Marina of Ponta Delgada

The Marina of Ponta Delgada is the port area of Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel Island. This area is popular for hosting a large part of the dining and leisure offerings of the city of Ponta Delgada. It also offers a wide variety of tourist activities related to the sea. Additionally, there is a commercial area with shops selling accessories and crafts typical of the Azores.

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Many of the most popular activities for visitors to São Miguel start in this port area, such as swimming with dolphins, whale watching, or taking a boat trip along the south coast of São Miguel that reaches Vila Franca do Campo.

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For those who choose to stay in Ponta Delgada during their visit to São Miguel, it's very common to choose this area to enjoy local cuisine, especially for tasting fish and seafood. The atmosphere during the evening is quite lively, a time when both tourists and locals gather in this area to end the day.

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