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Marina de Ponta Delgada
Right in the heart of São Miguel's capital, Marina de Ponta Delgada sits on the south coast of the island as part of the modern Portas do Mar complex, putting you just 500 metres from the city centre with its cafés, restaurants, and Azorean architecture. It's a lively, well-connected base for exploring the island — volcanic lakes, hot springs, and whale-watching departures are all within easy reach.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Marina de Ponta Delgada · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
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- Busiest on Wednesdays
- Busiest around 07:00 — mostly boats leaving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 11:00
- 73% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~25h
Plan a Passage
Popular
11 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 1st busiest of 3 nearby spots across the year
SepModerate
OctModerate
NovModerate
DecModerate
JanModerate
FebQuiet
MarModerate
AprModerate
MayBusy
JunPacked
JulPacked
AugBusy
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