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Solar dos Cantos

Rua Calço da Má Cara, 41
Rated 9.3 in 67 reviews

Solar dos Cantos is a charming hotel situated in the heart of Ponta Delgada, offering a blend of modern amenities and traditional Portuguese architecture. This hotel features various accommodations, designed to provide a comfortable and inviting atmosphere for every guest. Each room is thoughtfully decorated, reflecting the local culture while incorporating contemporary comforts.

The common areas of Solar dos Cantos are equally inviting, with cozy lounges and serene spaces where guests can relax after a day of exploring the island. The hotel’s welcoming staff is always on hand to assist, providing personalized service to make each stay enjoyable.

Guests can start their day with a delicious breakfast featuring local specialties, ensuring a taste of the Azores right from the start. The hotel's location grants easy access to nearby attractions, including the beautiful coastline, historic town center, and lush gardens, making it an ideal base for discovering the rich heritage and natural beauty of the region.

Whether guests are in town for leisure or business, Solar dos Cantos offers a tranquil environment with a touch of authenticity. The combination of its strategic location, comfortable accommodations, and attentive service makes it a convenient choice for those wishing to experience the charm and culture of Ponta Delgada. Whether exploring the islands or simply unwinding, guests are sure to enjoy their time at this inviting hotel.

 Swimming pool
 Golf courses < 10 km
 Sea < 2 km

Climate and Weather

January
 17°
 11°
 17°
 4
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
February
 17°
 11°
 16°
 5
Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
March
 18°
 12°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 13
Rain free days
April
 19°
 13°
 16°
 6
Sun hours / day
 14
Rain free days
May
 20°
 14°
 17°
 7
Sun hours / day
 17
Rain free days
June
 22°
 16°
 19°
 8
Sun hours / day
 20
Rain free days
July
 24°
 18°
 21°
 9
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
August
 25°
 19°
 23°
 9
Sun hours / day
 24
Rain free days
September
 25°
 19°
 23°
 8
Sun hours / day
 19
Rain free days
October
 23°
 17°
 21°
 6
Sun hours / day
 15
Rain free days
November
 20°
 14°
 19°
 5
Sun hours / day
 12
Rain free days
December
 18°
 12°
 18°
 4
Sun hours / day
 11
Rain free days
Igreja de São Sebastião
Igreja de São Sebastião
Church in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
1.1km / 0.7mi
Gruta do Carvão
Protected area in Portugal
1.6km / 1mi
Fort Saint Blaise
Fort Saint Blaise
Fort in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal
1.5km / 0.96mi
Church of São Pedro
Church of São Pedro
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.2km / 0.75mi
Carlos Machado Museum
Carlos Machado Museum
Museum in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
0.8km / 0.49mi
Church of the Jesuit College
Church of the Jesuit College
Church building in Azores, Portugal
0.7km / 0.45mi
Jardim António Borges
Jardim António Borges
0.9km / 0.53mi
Portas da Cidade de Ponta Delgada
Portas da Cidade de Ponta Delgada
City gate in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.2km / 0.75mi
Jardim José do Canto
Jardim José do Canto
Garden in Azores, Portugal
50m / 60yd
Ermida e ruínas do Recolhimento de Sant'Ana
Ermida e ruínas do Recolhimento de Sant'Ana
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
420m / 460yd
Fonte Bela Palace
Fonte Bela Palace
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
1km / 0.64mi
Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of Mãe de Deus (Ponta Delgada)
Church of Mãe de Deus (Ponta Delgada)
Hermitage in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1km / 0.62mi
Convent and Church of Graça
Convent and Church of Graça
Church building in Ponta Delgada
1.1km / 0.65mi
Centro Municipal de Cultura
Art gallery
1.2km / 0.72mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.1km / 0.71mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Church of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Church building in Azores, Portugal
1.4km / 0.87mi
Church of São José
Church of São José
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.5km / 0.92mi
Exemplar de metrosídero (''Metrosideros excelsa'' Gaertn.), Campo de São Francisco
Exemplar de metrosídero (''Metrosideros excelsa'' Gaertn.), Campo de São Francisco
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
1.5km / 0.91mi
Azorean Pineapple Plantation
Azorean Pineapple Plantation
1.1km / 0.7mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Saúde
Church of Nossa Senhora da Saúde
Church in Arrifes, Portugal
3.3km / 2.1mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
Church in Fajã de Cima, Portugal
2.2km / 1.4mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves
Church building in Azores, Portugal
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Apresentação
Church of Nossa Senhora da Apresentação
Church building in Azores, Portugal
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Cabo
Cultural heritage monument in Lagoa, Azores, Portugal
8.8km / 5.5mi
Igreja do Bom Jesus
Igreja do Bom Jesus
Church building in Azores, Portugal
10.4km / 6.5mi
Ribeira Grande
Airport in Portugal
12km / 7.4mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
11.4km / 7.1mi
Church of Santo António
Church of Santo António
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
12.5km / 7.8mi
Lagoons of Sete Cidades
Lagoons of Sete Cidades
Crater lake
14.5km / 9mi
Convent of Caloura
Convent of Caloura
Convent in Lagoa, Portugal
15.7km / 9.8mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church of Nossa Senhora da Estrela
Church in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
15.5km / 9.6mi
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church of Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Church in Água de Pau, Portugal
14.4km / 9mi
Ermida de Santo André
15.5km / 9.6mi
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Solar de Nossa Senhora do Vencimento
Cultural heritage monument in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
14.6km / 9.1mi
Igreja da Misericórdia
Igreja da Misericórdia
Cultural heritage monument in Ribeira Grande, Azores, Portugal
15.4km / 9.6mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Monte Santo
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Monte Santo
Chapel in Água de Pau, Azores, Portugal
14.4km / 9mi
Arquipélago
Arquipélago
Museum for contemporary art and cultural center in Ribeira Grande, Portugal
14.4km / 9mi
Hotel Monte Palace
Hotel Monte Palace
Former hotel in São Miguel, Azores
14.7km / 9.1mi
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
Termas das Caldeiras da Ribeira Grande
16.8km / 10.5mi
Church of São Nicolau
Church of São Nicolau
Church in Sete Cidades, Portugal
16.9km / 10.5mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Remédios
Igreja de Nossa Senhora de Remédios
16.5km / 10.2mi
Moinho de vento do Pico do Cavalo
Moinho de vento do Pico do Cavalo
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
18.6km / 11.6mi
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church of Saint Michael the Archangel
Church in Vila Franca do Campo, Portugal
20.8km / 12.9mi

What to do in Ponta Delgada and near Solar dos Cantos

Igreja de São Sebastião
Igreja de São Sebastião
Church in Ponta Delgada, São Miguel, Azores, Portugal
1.1km / 0.7mi
Gruta do Carvão
Protected area in Portugal
1.6km / 1mi
Fort Saint Blaise
Fort Saint Blaise
Fort in Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel island, Azores, Portugal
1.5km / 0.96mi
Church of São Pedro
Church of São Pedro
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.2km / 0.75mi
Carlos Machado Museum
Carlos Machado Museum
Museum in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
0.8km / 0.49mi
Church of the Jesuit College
Church of the Jesuit College
Church building in Azores, Portugal
0.7km / 0.45mi
Jardim António Borges
Jardim António Borges
0.9km / 0.53mi
Portas da Cidade de Ponta Delgada
Portas da Cidade de Ponta Delgada
City gate in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.2km / 0.75mi
Jardim José do Canto
Jardim José do Canto
Garden in Azores, Portugal
50m / 60yd
Ermida e ruínas do Recolhimento de Sant'Ana
Ermida e ruínas do Recolhimento de Sant'Ana
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
420m / 460yd
Fonte Bela Palace
Fonte Bela Palace
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
1km / 0.64mi
Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Igreja Paroquial de Nossa Senhora dos Anjos
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
1.9km / 1.2mi
Church of Mãe de Deus (Ponta Delgada)
Church of Mãe de Deus (Ponta Delgada)
Hermitage in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1km / 0.62mi
Convent and Church of Graça
Convent and Church of Graça
Church building in Ponta Delgada
1.1km / 0.65mi
Centro Municipal de Cultura
Art gallery
1.2km / 0.72mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.1km / 0.71mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Church of Nossa Senhora da Esperança
Church building in Azores, Portugal
1.4km / 0.87mi
Church of São José
Church of São José
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
1.5km / 0.92mi
Exemplar de metrosídero (''Metrosideros excelsa'' Gaertn.), Campo de São Francisco
Exemplar de metrosídero (''Metrosideros excelsa'' Gaertn.), Campo de São Francisco
Cultural heritage monument in Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
1.5km / 0.91mi
Azorean Pineapple Plantation
Azorean Pineapple Plantation
1.1km / 0.7mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Piedade
2.1km / 1.3mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Saúde
Church of Nossa Senhora da Saúde
Church in Arrifes, Portugal
3.3km / 2.1mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
Church of Nossa Senhora da Oliveira
Church in Fajã de Cima, Portugal
2.2km / 1.4mi
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves
Igreja de Nossa Senhora das Neves
Church building in Azores, Portugal
4.6km / 2.9mi
Church of Nossa Senhora da Apresentação
Church of Nossa Senhora da Apresentação
Church building in Azores, Portugal
9.8km / 6.1mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora do Cabo
Cultural heritage monument in Lagoa, Azores, Portugal
8.8km / 5.5mi
Igreja do Bom Jesus
Igreja do Bom Jesus
Church building in Azores, Portugal
10.4km / 6.5mi
Ribeira Grande
Airport in Portugal
12km / 7.4mi
Ermida de Nossa Senhora dos Remédios
11.4km / 7.1mi
Church of Santo António
Church of Santo António
Church in Ponta Delgada, Portugal
12.5km / 7.8mi

Golf courses

Batalha Golf Course
Batalha Golf Course
5.7km / 3.5mi
Furnas Golf Club
Furnas Golf Club
28.5km / 17.7mi

About Ponta Delgada

Ponta Delgada, the capital of São Miguel Island in the Azores, offers a variety of experiences that reflect its rich culture and natural beauty. One of the best ways to immerse yourself in the local atmosphere is to explore the historic city center, where you can admire the architecture of buildings like the Church of São Sebastião and the City Gates, which date back to the 18th century. Strolling through the cobblestone streets, you'll find charming shops and cafés that invite you to sample local pastries, such as the famous queijadas.

Nature enthusiasts will appreciate the proximity to beautiful landscapes. A visit to the nearby Sete Cidades, a stunning twin lake situated in a volcanic crater, is a must. The scenic viewpoints offer breathtaking vistas, and hiking trails allow for a deeper exploration of the area. Additionally, the Botanical Garden provides a tranquil setting where you can learn about the diverse flora of the Azores.

For those interested in culture, the Museu Carlos Machado showcases the history and traditions of the Azores, featuring exhibits that include archaeological finds and local art. Attending a local festival can also enrich your understanding of the island’s traditions, with events often highlighting music, dance, and culinary delights.

The maritime influence on Ponta Delgada is evident in its harbor, where you can enjoy a leisurely walk along the waterfront or take a boat tour to explore the stunning coastline and marine life. For a more relaxed experience, visiting the hot springs in nearby Furnas allows you to unwind while enjoying the natural thermal waters.

Engaging with the local community through markets, like the Mercado da Graça, can provide insight into daily life in Ponta Delgada, where you can find fresh produce and artisanal goods. Overall, Ponta Delgada offers a balanced mix of history, culture, and nature, making it an appealing destination for various interests.




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