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The Azores, the practical bits
Nine islands in the middle of the Atlantic, one hour behind Lisbon. Most visitors land at Ponta Delgada on São Miguel, where the weather can show all four seasons in a day.
From the airport
Airport to Ponta Delgada. The airport is under 3 km from the centre, so a taxi from the rank outside arrivals is short. There is also an airport bus. Published fares differ, so ask before you set off. Source: Ponta Delgada Airport (ANA) · checked 6 Nov 2026
Tourist tax
€2 per person per night in Ponta Delgada
€2 per person per night, up to 3 nights; guests under 13 pay nothing.
Source: Postal / Lusa, June 2025 · checked 6 Nov 2026The phrase you'll use
Está muito nevoeiro hoje
It's very foggy today
🗣 shTAH MOOYN-too nuh-voo-AY-roo OH-zhuh
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Next five days in Ponta Delgada
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Live from IPMA, Portugal's weather service.
Warnings for the Azores
Loading from IPMA…Yellow: be aware. Orange: dangerous weather, take care. Red: extreme, follow official advice. Official live map: ipma.pt. Civil protection: prociv.gov.pt.
Source: IPMA open data · checked 6 Nov 2026Good to know
One hour behind
The Azores are on GMT−1 (an hour behind Lisbon), which catches out people with connecting flights or bookings made on mainland time.
Weather turns fast
Crater-lake viewpoints are often in cloud. Check the webcam or forecast first, and carry a layer even in summer.
Health line
The Azores have their own health line, 808 24 60 24.
Tourist tax
Six São Miguel municipalities, including Ponta Delgada, charge €2 a night for up to 3 nights. We found none on the other islands.
Emergency
Police, fire and ambulance. For health advice that isn't an emergency, call SNS 24 on 808 24 24 24 (Azores: 808 24 60 24). Pharmacy on duty: farmaciasdeservico.net. More on health, beaches and lost property →
