Azores Market Tour & Cooking Class in Ponta Delgada with Maria

Maria grew up in the Azores in a small village of 10,000 people. She bought a house on a small plot of land with an orchard where she grows figs, apples, pears, almonds, oranges and more. Living in the subtropical climate of the Azores, Maria also is able to grow a variety of tropical fruits including papaya, guava and lychee. After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. During your cooking class you will learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family-style meal. End your experience with a selection of coffee or tea, as well as a presentation of Maria’s homemade liqueur and moonshine. • 100% private activity • Vegetarian options available [please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions]

Start your experience with local white wine or red wine from neighbors or local juice, while you snack on appetizers that might include a selection of local cheeses and pork pate. After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. Your experience can either be hands on or a demonstration, so please note which you would prefer when making your booking. During your cooking class learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. Maria’s recipes have been passed down through her mom and grandmother. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family style meal. On days Maria is unavailable, her equally wonderful team, Deborah and Andreia, will host your experience If you choose the market tour, meet Maria at the main village market in Ponta Delgade, which runs on Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings. Start with a tour of the vegetable and fish stalls, and then move on to the spice stalls and honey seller. You will pick up fresh meat and fish for your cooking lesson. After your market tour, return by car to Maria’s home to enjoy your cooking lesson and meal.

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
• Menu may vary depending on the season
• Private, personalized experience

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.