Landing at any airport is a normal thing to many travelers, but doing so at Ponta Delgada Azores Airport (PDL) is a phenomenon that you will relish every time you come here. The difference of the landing here compared to other airports is that the plane circles over the Atlantic to get a clear line of landing, and the closeness to the water gives you a clear view of the group of fishes swimming in there. The international facility is located in the city of Ponta Delgada on the island of Sao Miguel. All the visitors who come to this island by air land in Ponta Delgada Azores Airport.
The airport is only 2 kilometers away from the central business district, and is the busiest airport in Azores. Facilities in this airport are top class and you will definitely get what you expect from Ponta Delgada Azores Airport as an international traveler. When you need food, the restaurants are there for you, financial services are provided by the bank outlets and forex bureaus at both arrivals and departures, and all other facilities are marked for everyone to see.
Getting out of the Airport
Most people whose aim is to get to the city and carry on with their activities from there use the regular transport available at Ponta Delgada Azores Airport. You will therefore find taxis at the curb as well as buses that are waiting to be filled up with travelers for a shared ride. For a person who is here for a holiday however, a rental car will be the best option given that apart from getting you to the hotel you will keep the hired car for the time you have hired it for, which basically is your duration of vacation.
You can rent-a-car online and save time and money, after which you will arrive at Ponta Delgada Azores Airport and pick the rental car keys, or you can book the car at the car hire stands at Ponta Delgada Azores Airport arrivals. With a hired car, you can tour different places and enjoy life on the island.
Places to Visit
Below are some of the best places to visit in your rental car
- Pinhal da Paz – Are magnificent botanical gardens with a geothermal pool. The gardens are well cared for with many plants, trees and flower shrubs. You will see ducks, swans and other birds too.
- Gruta do Carvao – You will not have to drive your rental car for long because the attraction is close to city. Take an excursion from Ponta Delgado in the morning or afternoon to cover most of the sceneries.
- Igreja do Santo Cristo – Is a captivating attraction that you should ensure you pay a visit.
- Lagoa das Empadadas – Is a wonderful hidden treasure worth a visit.