Title: Visit São José: 2026 Travel Guide for São José, Ponta Delgada | Expedia.com

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# São José

## Travel Guide

![Thermal pool in the beautiful little town of Furnas in the Azores, Portugal. The iron in the water makes it this orange/brown colour so don't wear your best swimwear! ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6035398/5b1d8e0f-e9bc-411a-9576-eb23e3d3293c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/4fce419e-81d7-459e-aba0-4d4a3b56dcb9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/98dd08f1-2b4f-4410-8332-ccd31c4600b8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/c02e5c1d-499e-4ac4-9d3b-9820b5790c45.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

![Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6048267/b4ecec3d-8702-4380-aae1-ecc0d602ed8a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh)

## Visit São José

Things to do

- São José Hotel Deals
- Vacation Rentals in São José

![MS Vila Nova](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1420000/1413100/1413090/e009b1cf_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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MS Vila Nova

Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 1 / 3 Ponta Delgada 

$58 nightly

$65 total

Mar 22 - Mar 23

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...

8.6/10 Excellent! (372 reviews)

The bartender Brim was fantastic, very helpful and attentive. He also knew a lot about the surrounding area

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

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![Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/92000000/91190000/91186400/91186380/w3989h2652x5y4-010eeaa0_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Vila Gale Collection S. Miguel Hotel

Campo de São Francisco Ponta Delgada 

$121 nightly

$131 total

Mar 31 - Apr 1

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this spa hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Ponta Delgada Harbour and Santuário ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (63 reviews)

Very nice and right near old town and close to airport

Reviewed on Mar 3, 2026

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Hotel Talisman

Rua Marques da Praia e Manforte, 40 Ponta Delgada 

$80 nightly

$88 total

Mar 29 - Mar 30

Total with taxes and fees

Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our ...

9.2/10 Wonderful! (829 reviews)

Very nice hotel! The staff was very friendly and the room perfect. We really enjoyed our stay!

Reviewed on Mar 20, 2026

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Lusitano Garden Villas

Rua João da Castanheira 92 Ponta Delgada Azores

Stay at this villa in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Ponta Delgada Harbour and Gruta do Carvao are located ...

10/10 Exceptional! (2 reviews)

This hotel is a hidden gem. It’s about four minutes from the airport and very quiet. The staff were incredibly kind. The villa was spotless, and we slept like a dream. Breakfast was delivered to the villa and it was very good. We also went to see the horses, it was fun.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2026

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![Santa Clara 1828](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/84000000/83730000/83724400/83724354/1910553f_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150)

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Santa Clara 1828

R. de São Miguel 41 Ponta Delgada Açores

Stay at this apartment in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free WiFi. Popular attractions Ponta Delgada Harbour and Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres are located ...

9.8/10 Exceptional! (35 reviews)

Great location and walkable to shops and restaurants. Room was ideal for our group and highly recommend it.

Reviewed on Mar 16, 2026

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Complete studio in Ponta Delgada

 Ponta Delgada Açores

Stay at this apartment in Ponta Delgada. Enjoy free WiFi, laundry facilities, and patios. Popular attractions Ponta Delgada Harbour and Antonio Borges Garden ...

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### Popular places to visit

![Aerial view Povoacao townscape, Azores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6118672/0c2fd56e-19b8-4f8c-8a5a-8a145fc49548.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ponta Delgada Harbour

4.5/5(143 reviews)

Explore the waterfront in São Pedro with a trip to Ponta Delgada Harbour. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-Harbour-Ponta-Delgada.d6118672.Vacation-Attraction)

![Day image of the arches of the city gates in Ponta Delgada-sao miguel-açores](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6189652/bc9e59cb-018c-4d40-a017-353c5c7fcbe8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Ponta Delgada City Gates

4.5/5(116 reviews)

After visiting Ponta Delgada City Gates, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in São Sebastião. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. 

[](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-City-Gates-Ponta-Delgada.d6189652.Vacation-Attraction)

![Aerial view to Azul and Verde lakes at Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532485216/8c53c4c4-fd93-43d6-9651-f5dd67fcdc93.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores

5/5(59 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa Azul, Sao Miguel Acores during your travels in Sete Cidades. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

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![Aerial view of Ponta da Ferraria hot springs and Atlantic ocean coast on Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976794401/67a644be-b754-4d68-89c0-0a4fb2191f12.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Termas da Ferraria

4.5/5(4 reviews)

You can take time to visit Termas da Ferraria during your travels to Ginetes. 

[](https://expedia.com/Termas-Da-Ferraria-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794401.Vacation-Attraction)

![Green lake. Heaven on Earth.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000020953/d371b46e-5c64-40d7-9d51-27968de1f5df.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Lagoa das Sete Cidade

5/5(83 reviews)

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Lagoa das Sete Cidade during your travels in Sete Cidades. Wander the area's seaside or simply enjoy one of its top-notch restaurants. 

[](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Das-Sete-Cidade-Ponta-Delgada.d6118674.Vacation-Attraction)

![View of the Sete Cidades lake and city from the boca do inferno mountain peak](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635976794405/a4ca5492-7ac5-4d2c-a6c1-96831039fe4e.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Boca do Inferno Viewpoint

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Find out about the history of Sete Cidades with a stop at Boca do Inferno Viewpoint. While you're in the area, wander around the natural setting. 

[](https://expedia.com/Boca-Do-Inferno-Viewpoint-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794405.Vacation-Attraction)

### Things to do

![Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5154485/20c46bdd-52f0-4493-b987-8b7a126a877a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Hot Water Pool Bath Inside Pineapple Plantation & Dinner

$93

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

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![See Sete Cidades from amazing viewpoints.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1126330/06337c23-1f32-4c90-b52e-849f1a91cfd9.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Half-Day 4x4 Tour to Lagoa das Sete Cidades

$57

per adult

**100%** of travellers recommend

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/half-day-4x4-tour-to-lagoa-das-sete-cidades.a1126330.activity-details)

![Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkeling Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47063183/3acbd64f-51ba-431f-9adb-f7997e609ec1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Vila Franca do Campo: Snorkeling Tour

$71

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-snorkeling-tour.a47063183.activity-details)

![Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44640050/2f8dd26d-0a5a-4e0a-9fbb-94fb30e90c8d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Vila Franca do Campo: Kayak Rental

$24

per traveler

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/vila-franca-do-campo-kayak-rental.a44640050.activity-details)

![From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45693950/acfb69bf-0e59-4ecd-970a-c4cfe7026f74.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### From Ponta Delgada: Lagoa do Fogo & Hot Springs Day Trip

$83

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/from-ponta-delgada-lagoa-do-fogo-hot-springs-day-trip.a45693950.activity-details)

![Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4753088/9f4878a8-cc8b-4f0e-820b-36e701db4959.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh)

#### Boat Tour around Vila Franca do Campo Islet in Azores

$39

per adult

[](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/boat-tour-around-vila-franca-do-campo-islet-in-azores.a4753088.activity-details)

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## Cities near São José

![Miradouro da Boca do Inferno, Bekannter Aussichtspunkt, Sete Cidades, Sao Miguel, Azoren](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2755/1f0a8db3-5b49-417f-8eda-b35123236e08.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium)

### Ponta Delgada

- Cities near São José
- Places of interest

[Ponta Delgada](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada.dx2755)

- [Portas da Cidade ](https://expedia.com/Portas-Da-Cidade-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621562514743.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Antonio Borges Garden ](https://expedia.com/Antonio-Borges-Garden-Ponta-Delgada.d6189656.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santuário do Senhor Santo Cristo dos Milagres ](https://expedia.com/Santuario-Do-Senhor-Santo-Cristo-Dos-Milagres-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635998002122.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Gruta do Carvao ](https://expedia.com/Gruta-Do-Carvao-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621532485215.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nossa Senhora da Esperanca Convent ](https://expedia.com/Nossa-Senhora-Da-Esperanca-Convent-Ponta-Delgada.d6200137.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Military Museum of the Azores ](https://expedia.com/Military-Museum-Of-The-Azores-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635157352238.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santuario Nossa Senhora da Esperanca ](https://expedia.com/Santuario-Nossa-Senhora-Da-Esperanca-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621563221030.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ponta Delgada Harbour ](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-Harbour-Ponta-Delgada.d6118672.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ponta Delgada City Gates ](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-City-Gates-Ponta-Delgada.d6189652.Vacation-Attraction)
- [University of the Azores ](https://expedia.com/University-Of-The-Azores-Ponta-Delgada.d6118670.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lagoa Azul ](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Azul-Ponta-Delgada.d553248621532485216.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ponta Delgada Marina ](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-Marina-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635975924121.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Santa Bárbara Beach ](https://expedia.com/Santa-Barbara-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d553248635975091238.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lagoa do Fogo ](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Do-Fogo-Ribeira-Grande.d6118676.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lagoa das Furnas ](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Das-Furnas-Povoacao.d6118678.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Termas da Ferraria ](https://expedia.com/Termas-Da-Ferraria-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794401.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Caldeira Velha ](https://expedia.com/Caldeira-Velha-Ribeira-Grande.d553248621532485316.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Praia do Populo ](https://expedia.com/Praia-Do-Populo-Azores.d6253999.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Boca do Inferno Viewpoint ](https://expedia.com/Boca-Do-Inferno-Viewpoint-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794405.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Lagoa das Sete Cidade ](https://expedia.com/Lagoa-Das-Sete-Cidade-Ponta-Delgada.d6118674.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Monte Verde Beach ](https://expedia.com/Monte-Verde-Beach-Ribeira-Grande.d706247905894035456.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Vista do Rei Viewpoint ](https://expedia.com/Vista-Do-Rei-Viewpoint-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976792847.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Caneiros Natural Pools ](https://expedia.com/Caneiros-Natural-Pools-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976792848.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Jardim Jose do Canto ](https://expedia.com/Jardim-Jose-Do-Canto-Ponta-Delgada.d553248633936069048.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ponta da Ferraria ](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Da-Ferraria-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635976794409.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Azorean Pineapple Plantation ](https://expedia.com/Azorean-Pineapple-Plantation-Ponta-Delgada.d690637715116929024.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Praia Lagoa do Fogo Trail ](https://expedia.com/Praia-Lagoa-Do-Fogo-Trail-Vila-Franca-do-Campo.d553248635971355466.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Nossa Senhora do Rosario Church ](https://expedia.com/Nossa-Senhora-Do-Rosario-Church-Lagoa.d6223748.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Bell Tower ](https://expedia.com/Bell-Tower-Ponta-Delgada.d6189648.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Ponta Delgada City Hall ](https://expedia.com/Ponta-Delgada-City-Hall-Ponta-Delgada.d553248635975913292.Vacation-Attraction)
- [Portuguese Republic Square ](https://expedia.com/Portuguese-Republic-Square-Lagoa.d6223752.Vacation-Attraction)