Must-sees in Terceira
Learn about the rich history of the World Heritage City, Angra do Heroísmo and visit some of the city's monuments and listen to interesting stories told by your guide.
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Popular experiences in Terceira
Swimming with Dolphins in Terceira
In Terceira, swimming with dolphins is done in their natural habitat – the sea. This is a rare opportunity to get up close with these friendly and playful creatures where they feel most secure. With expert supervisors on hand to guide you, this is a fantastic family-friendly activity to enjoy on your Azores holiday.
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Terceira Mistérios Negros Walking Tour
The Mistérios Negros trail takes in some of the lushest parts of Terceira. You'll stroll through farmland and almost primeval forests, with pit stops at lakes and volcanic caves as well as viewpoints to admire peaks. There's also a picnic at the tree-fringed Lagoa das Patas lake and a visit to Quinta dos Açores farm, famed for its dairy and meat products.
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Terceira Island walking trails tour
Feel the first-hand experience of being closer to nature, escape the artificial noises and the air pollution, relax and forget about all the stress.
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Learn about the rich history of the World Heritage City, Angra do Heroísmo and visit some of the city's monuments and listen to interesting stories told by your guide.
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Visit the volcano "Algar do Carvão", learn more about the different lava features and admire the beauty of "Furnas do Enxofre", an impressive lava cave.
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Volcanic Western Terceira Small Group Tour
Terceira's volcanic geology and how islanders have adapted to it are the themes of this fascinating small group tour. Visit Mount Brasil volcano for views over Angra do Heroísmo before heading to lava field vineyards in the north. Visit a wine museum in Biscoitos and enjoy a local lunch before an afternoon exploring fumaroles and Quinta dos Açores farm.
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Terceira Whale Watching & Caves Tour
It's a double serving of Terceira's natural attractions on this tour. In the morning, you'll head out to sea to search for whales. After lunch in Angra, climb Monte Brasil for panoramic views over the town and coast. Next, head inland to Algar do Carvão, a volcanic vent, and to Furnas do Enxofre sulphuric fumaroles. Rounding off the trip is a visit to Biscoitos for a dip in its tidal pools.
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Terceira Whale Watching Speedboat Tour Ticket
The Azores are one of the world's top destinations for whale watching. And no holiday to the islands is complete without a boat trip to see these amazing creatures in their natural habitat. On a high-powered speedboat from Angra do Heroismo in Terceira, you'll go to breeding grounds off the south and spend a morning admiring these majestic mammals.
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Terceira Island half-day van tour
Enjoy a 3-hour tour relaxed visit to Terceira Island, drive by Monte Brasil, an extinct volcano and learn about the local culture and history.
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Angra do Heroísmo Highlights Walking Tour
You'll criss-cross the heart of Angra do Heroísmo in a morning and discover why UNESCO deemed it a World Heritage Site. Kicking off at the Pátio da Alfândega, we'll stroll to the Capitães Generais Palace and Duque da Terceira Gardens. Then it's on to Conceição Church, the town hall, the cathedral and theatre. You'll also visit pastry and embroidery shops and the market.
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Terceira Whale Watching & Islets Ticket
This double boat trip ticks off all the Azores's attractions – whales, dolphins and volcanoes. You'll sail off southern Terceira in search of whales and dolphins. After lunch in a yacht club in Angra do Heroísmo, we'll head back out to sea for a close-up look at the volcanic islets of Ilhéu das Cabras, a protected marine area that attracts dolphins, turtles and birds.
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Embark on a journey through Terceira Island, highlighting the most beautiful views, villages and volcanos.
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Book a guided excursion to Terceira, a true oasis when it comes to cetacean observation!
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A blockbuster of a tour – this is Terceira at its best. You'll kick off with a hike on the Rocha de Chambre trail, which is rich on endemic flora and views of volcano peaks and vast cliffs. After a picnic, the fun continues at Algar do Carvão, a volcanic vent, and Guilherme Moniz Caldeira. Rounding off the day is Quinta dos Açores, famed for its meat and dairy products.
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For an up-close look at eastern Terceira, it's hard to beat this minivan tour. Start on a high at the viewpoint of Cume, which boast panoramas over geometric fields. Then it's on to Praia da Vitória for a stroll through this pretty seaside town before a local lunch. In the afternoon, we'll visit Porto Martins tidal pools and see some colourful chapels.
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Terceira Island Full Day 4x4 Safari
Are you up for a Terceira tour with a difference? Trundle and rumble your way through the island's interior, criss-crossing secondary roads, farmland and volcanic landscapes on this full day 4x4 safari. Admire narrow tracks lines with blue hydrangea flowers and ancient trees, and look up at vast cliff-like walls of basalt. In winter, you'll also see waterfalls.
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Angra do Heroísmo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site, but its most popular attraction is one of Mother Nature's gifts – the extinct volcano of Monte Brasil. Hike up to the crater's rim and enjoy views over the town and coast before visiting São João Batista Fortress, with its church and dungeons. You'll also visit a military museum and taste a Dona Amelia cupcake at a pastry shop.
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Enjoy a picnic while watching the sunset embracing the different colours of the ocean and taste some of the local products made in the Azores.
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You'll enjoy the high life Terceira-style on this minivan tour. First up, climb Monte Brasil for panoramic views over Angra do Heroísmo and the coastline. Next, head inland to Serra do Cume viewpoint to admire the picturesque patchwork of pastureland, and to Furnas do Enxofre sulphuric fumaroles. Rounding off the trip is Biscoitos, famed for its vineyards and tidal pools.
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Goat islets guided boat tour from Terceira
Join this guided trip around the islet of Cabras and immerse yourself in the nature of the largest islet in the Azores. You may also have a short swim too.
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