Portas do Mar (Gates of the Sea), Ponta Delgada
Gates of the Sea is a monumental complex that was inaugurated in 2008, transforming the city's waterfront and enhancing its maritime surroundings. This impressive undertaking seamlessly integrates a cruise ship terminal and a marina alongside public amenities that enrich the area, featuring an array of facilities like a swimming pool, underground parking, and an amphitheater. Additionally, it hosts a commercial space that includes various restaurants and shops, catering to locals and visitors alike.
The project was envisioned and brought to life by architect Manuel Salgado. Its creation marked a significant step in modernizing and uplifting the city's seaside experience. The facility not only accommodates the docking of contemporary cruise ships but also serves as a landmark for oceanic tourism, firmly establishing the city and the island on the map of global tourist cruises.
The development has been instrumental in augmenting the tourism industry, invigorating the local economy, and elevating the quality of services and commerce available in the area. This vibrant space has become a hub for both leisure and practical amenities, offering an engaging and multifaceted experience to all who visit.
The project was envisioned and brought to life by architect Manuel Salgado. Its creation marked a significant step in modernizing and uplifting the city's seaside experience. The facility not only accommodates the docking of contemporary cruise ships but also serves as a landmark for oceanic tourism, firmly establishing the city and the island on the map of global tourist cruises.
The development has been instrumental in augmenting the tourism industry, invigorating the local economy, and elevating the quality of services and commerce available in the area. This vibrant space has become a hub for both leisure and practical amenities, offering an engaging and multifaceted experience to all who visit.
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Portas do Mar (Gates of the Sea) on Map
Sight Name: Portas do Mar (Gates of the Sea)
Sight Location: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (See walking tours in Ponta Delgada)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Sight Location: Ponta Delgada, Portugal (See walking tours in Ponta Delgada)
Sight Type: Shopping
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Walking Tours in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
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Ponta Delgada Introduction Walking Tour
The regional capital of the Azores archipelago, Ponta Delgada is a rewarding introduction to this remote Portuguese territory. The city lies on the south coast of S茫o Miguel, the archipelago's largest island, and is one of the world's great adventure tourism destinations.
The Ponta Delgada name translates from Portuguese to "delicate or thin point", tracing its origins to a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles
The Ponta Delgada name translates from Portuguese to "delicate or thin point", tracing its origins to a... view more
Tour Duration: 1 Hour(s)
Travel Distance: 2.2 Km or 1.4 Miles