Whether or not they're still inhabited by people who have chosen a meaningful life of service, convents have a calming vibe to them. Visit Santuario Nossa Senhora da Esperanca and feel the spirituality around you.
Traveling on a budget? Santuario Nossa Senhora da Esperanca is a good place to start your exploring in Ponta Delgada. This community of nuns won't cost a thing to enter. Ponta Delgada Harbour, Ponta Delgada City Gates and Milicias Ocean Beach are close by and also worth visiting.