Terceira Archives - To Azores Islands

best things to do terceira island azores

Best things to do in Terceira

Terceira is the second largest island in the Azores in terms of population and certainly in terms of number of tourists. It is a fantastic island (and the island where the best restaurants in the Azores are found), with lots of things to do, from whale watching, visiting a vulcano hollow, taking selfies at incredible…

BySara Riobom2024-09-220Comments

Terceira

How to get around Terceira island

Terceira is one of the largest islands in the Azores, and the second largest in terms of population. The island is 29 kilometres long by 18 kilometres wide, with a perimeter of 90 kilometres. It has an area of 402.2 square kilometres. Being quite a big island, it is important to discover how to get…

BySara Riobom2024-09-220Comments

Terceira

Algar do Carvão: a complete guide

Algar do Carvão is a remarkable volcanic chimney which, unlike what is usually seen in other volcanic eruptions, is not obstructed. It has a crater that ends 90 meteres below, in a lagoon of clear waters that is 15 meters deep. And all of this, my friend, you can explore with your own feet! :)…

BySara Riobom2024-09-200Comments

Terceira

Best things to do in Angra do Heroísmo

In my opinion, Angra do Heroísmo is THE most beautiful city in the entire Azores - and I've been to 7 of the 9 islands! Its historic centre, completely destroyed during the strong earthquake of the 1980s, was rebuilt with fire and iron by its inhabitants, who made a point of preserving the city's original…

BySara Riobom2024-09-180Comments

Terceira

Monte Brasil: a complete guide

The Monte Brasil peninsula is located in the city of Angra do Heroísmo, on the south coast of Terceira Island, in the Azores. It is the largest tuff cone in the Azores, and is flanked by two bays: Angra, to the east, and Fanal, to the west. Its crater is surrounded by four elevations: Picos…

BySara Riobom2024-09-180Comments

Terceira

Best beaches in Terceira

Don’t expect to find perfect, white sand beaches in Terceira island. Nope. On Terceira Island there are several swimming areas with natural pools in the middle of the rocks, and you can get around them via concrete walkways and paths. So, they are not beaches in the strict sense of the word, but rather areas…

BySara Riobom2024-09-170Comments

Terceira

Praia da Vitória: all you need to know

Praia da Vitória is a small coastal town with around 3,000 inhabitants. Located on the eastern tip of Terceira island, it benefited greatly, economically and socially, from the installation of a US air base there during the Second World War. Unfortunately, the Americans have reduced their presence drastically in the last decade which negatively impacted…

BySara Riobom2024-09-170Comments

Terceira

Best hotels in Terceira island

I already wrote an article about where to stay in Terceira island, detailed the advantages and the disadvantages of staying at each specific city / town in the island, but it was missing an overall list of the best hotels in Terceira island. Here it is - enjoy it! :) Angra do Heroísmo Angra do…

BySara Riobom2023-12-070Comments

Terceira

Where to stay in Terceira island

It is very important to discuss where to stain in Terceira island because it is the ONLY island in the Azores archipelago where the airport is not located in its main city. Therefore, I decided to write this article - I hope it proves useful to you! :) Angra do Heroísmo Angra do Heroísmo is…

BySara Riobom2023-12-010Comments

Terceira

Best restaurants in Terceira island

Unlike some other Azores islands (like Pico island), there are some pretty good restaurants in Terceira island, where you can find terrific local dishes like Alcatra. So if you’re a foodie and already read my guide on what to eat in the Azores, save this list of the best restaurants in Terceira island and plan…

BySara Riobom2023-03-100Comments

Terceira

Sign Up to Our Newsletter