When you are stuck in the middle of the Atlantic ocean, in a windswept location, with limited fuel resources on land, it stands to reason that you will look to the wind (and the surrounding water) as an energy source.

Windmills were brought to the Azores by the Flemish and used for the production of cereals. 20 windmills remain today, on seven of the nine Azorean islands.

The only windmill on São Miguel that is still maintained and still works is this one, located just off the E1-1A on the northwestern tip of the island.

If you love finding unique and unusual sights when you travel then this photo spot is for you 📷

Read my full post about how to seek out the best photo spots on São Miguel here:

https://galloparoundtheglobe.com/how-to-seek-out-the-best-photo-spots-on-sao-miguel-the-azores/

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Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico

Avenida Infante D. Henrique 113 Ponta Delgada

$135 nightly

$146 total

Dec 23 - Dec 24

Total with taxes and fees

12.05 mi from city center

Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico is in the heart of Ponta Delgada, within a 10-minute walk of Ponta Delgada Marina and Ponta Delgada Harbour.

Hotel Verde Mar & SPA

Rua Dr José Nunes da Ponte Ribeira Grande

$158 nightly

$169 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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13.46 mi from city center

With a stay at Hotel Verde Mar & SPA in Ribeira Grande, you'll be on the beach, within a 10-minute walk of Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center and Monte Verde Beach.

Canadiano - Urban Nature Hotel

Rua do Contador 24 A Ponta Delgada

$85 nightly

$93 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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11.62 mi from city center

With a stay at Canadiano - Urban Nature Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Ponta Delgada, within a 5-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Carlos Machado Museum.

Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort

Estrada Regional nº1, 1º Morro de Baixo Ribeira Grande

$181 nightly

$193 total

Dec 17 - Dec 18

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12.63 mi from city center

With a stay at Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort in Ribeira Grande, you'll be on the beach, within a 15-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Arquipélago Contemporary Arts Center.

Octant Ponta Delgada

Av. João Bosco Mota Amaral nº 4 Ponta Delgada São Miguel, Açores

$213 nightly

$227 total

Dec 15 - Dec 16

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12.06 mi from city center

With a stay at Octant Ponta Delgada, you'll be centrally located in Ponta Delgada, just a 3-minute walk from Ponta Delgada Harbour and 8 minutes by foot from University of the Azores.

Hotel Marina Atlântico

Avenida João Bosco Mota Amaral, 1 Ponta Delgada

$103 nightly

$112 total

Dec 22 - Dec 23

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12.03 mi from city center

A stay at Hotel Marina Atlântico places you in the heart of Ponta Delgada, within a 10-minute walk of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Ponta Delgada Marina.

Azoris Royal Garden

Rua De Lisboa Ponta Delgada

$89 nightly

$97 total

Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2026

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11.59 mi from city center

With a stay at Azoris Royal Garden, you'll be centrally located in Ponta Delgada, a 9-minute walk from Carlos Machado Museum and 11 minutes by foot from College Jesuit Church.

Hotel Gaivota Azores

Avenida Infante Dom Henrique, 103 Ponta Delgada

$142 nightly

$152 total

Dec 27 - Dec 28

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12.02 mi from city center

With a stay at Hotel Gaivota Azores, you'll be centrally located in Ponta Delgada, within a 10-minute walk of Ponta Delgada City Gates and Bell Tower.

VIP Executive Azores Hotel

Rotunda de Sao Goncalo, no. 131 Ponta Delgada

$57 nightly

$64 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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11.46 mi from city center

With a stay at VIP Executive Azores Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Ponta Delgada, within a 5-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and University of the Azores.

MS Vila Nova

Rua Joao Francisco Cabral 1 / 3 Ponta Delgada

$60 nightly

$67 total

Dec 16 - Dec 17

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Free Cancellation

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12.01 mi from city center

With a stay at MS Vila Nova, you'll be centrally located in Ponta Delgada, within a 5-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Military Museum of the Azores.

NINE DOTS Azorean Art Boutique Hotel

76 Rua dos Mercadores Ponta Delgada

$148 nightly

$158 total

Dec 18 - Dec 19

Total with taxes and fees

11.93 mi from city center

A stay at NINE DOTS Azorean Art Boutique Hotel places you in the heart of Ponta Delgada, within a 15-minute walk of Ponta Delgada Harbour and Igreja Matriz de São Sebastião.

Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA

Rua das Terças, 3 Ponta Delgada

$158 nightly

$169 total

Dec 13 - Dec 14

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Free Cancellation

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7.2 mi from city center

With a stay at Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA in Ponta Delgada, you'll be on the waterfront, within a 15-minute drive of Ponta Delgada Harbour and São Vicente Ferreira Natural Pools.

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Ajuda da Bretanha hotels essential information

Accommodation	1,000 hotels
Lowest Price	$64
Highest Price	$227
Popular hotels	Grand Hotel Açores Atlântico, Hotel Verde Mar & SPA, Canadiano - Urban Nature Hotel, Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort, Octant Ponta Delgada, Hotel Marina Atlântico, Azoris Royal Garden, Hotel Gaivota Azores, VIP Executive Azores Hotel, MS Vila Nova, NINE DOTS Azorean Art Boutique Hotel, Pedras do Mar Resort & SPA

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Azoris Royal Garden

5 out of 5

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"Everything was great! Staff incredible!"

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Octant Ponta Delgada

5 out of 5

Posted 6 days ago

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"Omg I absolutely loved staying here and didn't want to leave. From the overly friendly staff, the amazing rooftop restaurant and the safe area with proximity to the water it was a lovely stay. The spa is super nice and the staff was super kind. Truely a five star experience and would definitely stay again!"

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