Monumento ao Emigrante

Monument ot the Emigrants

This is a monument to the Emigrants who left São Miguel to go to the U.S., Canada, Brazil, and other places. It is a reminder of the people who left the island for a better life elsewhere.

Attractive, close by

Be sure to walk a block out of your way to see this historical note. Something like 90% of Azoreans leave the Azores in hopes of better jobs. The are called "the emigrants" and they have spread to ...

Large and dramatic in person

I recommend including this monument to be included in your walking exploration of Ponta Delgada. It is near the marina.

Very nice statue in honor of the Emigrants

On our walk from our cruise ship through the city of Ponta Delgada we came across this statue. I wasn’t sure what it was until I did a little research. It is a bronze sculpture which is a Monument to ...

Worth a stop

On our way back to the cruise terminal, we stopped here as it's close. Loved ponta delgada generally and defo be back!