Terceira (Azoren)

Terceira (Azores)Portugal

Holidays on Terceira - where volcanoes and whales are at home

The name gives it away: Terceira is the ‘third island’ of the Azores and an absolute paradise for outdoor and nature lovers. Sea blue and grass green are the dominant colours which, together with a blooming landscape and rich fauna, ensure pure relaxation. Climb the extinct volcano ‘Monte Brasil’, hike through the laurel forest Mata da Serreta and swim in the spectacular lava pools of Biscoitos. While you're here, how about a guided wine tour? The north is known as a good wine-growing region and for its Verdelho wine.

In Angra do Heroísmo, the UNESCO World Heritage city with its colourful architecture, a stroll through the city can be perfectly combined with a visit to a speciality restaurant. Try the slow-cooked meat dish Alcatra or savour the spicy aroma of Queijo Velho cheese. The next adventure awaits at the harbour of Angra do Heroísmo: a boat tour that takes you up close to dolphins and whales. Holidays in Terceira cannot be described. You have to experience it.

Facts & figures

  • Flight time

    04:45 h

  • Distance

    3280 km

  • Country code

    +351

  • Airport

    TER

  • Language

    Portuguese

  • Currency

    EUR

Sightseeing in your Terceira holidays

  • Terceira Insel
    Volcano hiking on Terceira in the morning, a thermal spring bath on São Miguel in the afternoon, back to stargazing in Angra do Heroísmo in the evening: Terceira is the only Azorean island with ferry connections to all neighbouring islands and offers small planes for quick trips.
  • Höhle Algar do Carvão
    Experience a journey back in time: 90 metres deep inside a dormant volcano. Glittering stalactites adorn the ceiling, a mysterious freshwater lake reflects the light that brings ferns to life. Algar do Carvão is Terceira's underground wonderland. View in Maps
  • Lavapool auf Terceira
    A very special bathing experience awaits you in Biscoitos. Or have you ever bathed in a lava pool? The natural pools - formed from cooled lava - fill with Atlantic water and offer an unforgettable experience that only exists in the Azores. View in Maps
  • Jardim Duque da Terceira
    Next to the Jesuit monastery in Angra's old town is a magnificent little oasis: the ‘Duque da Terceira’ garden. Magnolias, hibiscus, camellias and many other plants from all over the world bloom here, delighting locals and visitors alike. View in Maps
  • Blaue Kirche auf Terceira
    You will hardly see as many colourful churches and chapels of the Holy Spirit as on Terceira - there are 71 of them - anywhere else. They adorn the island in colours ranging from cornflower blue to pastel yellow. A particular highlight: the Igreja da Misericórdia in Angra do Heroísmo.

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