Lake
Sete Cidades Twin Lakes
Ponta Delgada, Portugal
Twin crater lakes, one blue and one green, in a volcanic caldera on Sao Miguel.
Monument · Portugal · Azores
Portas da Cidade
The three-arched gate that has become Ponta Delgada's symbol.
Free to enter about 20 min
For storytellers
Why Portas da Cidade matters
The Portas da Cidade are three arches that once marked the waterfront entrance to Ponta Delgada. Today they are the symbol of the town, in front of the busy square. A short walk leads to the marina.
Talking points
- It marks the town's centre.
- Lava stone pavements surround it.
- The marina is close.
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