8 days in Azores Itinerary

Praia da Vitória, translated as the Beach of the Victory, is a municipality in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Step out of Praia da Vitoria to go to Angra do Heroismo and see Santa Barbara Church, which is approximately 58 minutes away. The adventure continues: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monte Brasil, fulfill a lifelong dream with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience, Head underground at Algar do Carvão - Monumento Natural Regional, and get great views at Miradouro da Serra do Cume.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Praia da Vitoria day trip tool .

London, UK to Praia da Vitoria is an approximately 10-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Azores Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from London in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Praia da Vitoria. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to travel to Ponta Delgada.

As the busy capital of São Miguel, Ponta Delgada represents the most visited place on the island. Known for its historical buildings, the city offers 17th- and 18th-century convents and churches, as well as cobbled pedestrian streets and hidden squares.

Get out of town with these interesting Ponta Delgada side-trips: Furnas (Parque Terra Nostra, Pico do Ferro Viewpoint, & more). There's lots more to do: explore the striking landscape at Caldeira das Sete Cidades, pause for some serene contemplation at Igreja de Sao Miguel Arcanjo, get great views at Serra da Barrosa Viewpoint, and don't miss a visit to Portas da Cidade.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Praia da Vitoria to Ponta Delgada. In May in Ponta Delgada, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.