Learn about pineapple farming and stroll through the town center
Begin your tour at Plantação de Ananás dos Açores, a pineapple plantation. Learn about how pineapple farming became popular despite the island's climate challenges. After that, walk through the center of Ponta Delgada and visit the Church of São Sebastião, famous for its historical significance. Then, head to Campo de São Francisco, the largest town square on São Miguel Island, surrounded by historical buildings from the 19th century. Visit Ermida da Mãe de Deus to view Ponta Delgada's port and much of the city. Finish the tour at Cerâmica Vieira, the first pottery factory in the Azores, to observe the process of making traditional Azorean clay dishware.