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Quick Stops in Ponta Delgada, Portugal

Ponta Delgada is located on Sao Miguel Island, the largest island in the Azores. It became the capital of the Azores island chains in the 16th century, and thus, you can expect a lot of historical buildings and structures scattered all over the place. Some of these structures, like the Portas de Cidade (a three arched monument in the square) are remains of an earlier structure – in this case, the entrance gates to the city. However, there are still some historical structures that managed to survive until today, as well as some interesting natural wonders that can be enjoyed.…

The Charming Town of Ericeira, Portugal

If you are planning a trip to Portugal anytime soon, you may want to explore the small coastal town of Ericeira. This town located in the western coast of Portugal, out in the municipality of Mafra which is about 20 miles from Lisbon. As mentioned it is a coastal area, and so the most popular local and tourist attraction in the spot would be their numerous beaches – around 40 or so of them! The town of Ericeira is a picturesque spot with its sandstone cliffs that hangs over the wonderfully blue Atlantic Ocean. Add the little white houses and…