Terceira Island

Best things to do in Terceira Island

Ilha Terceira Must-Sees

Terceira Island is defined by its volcanic geology and colonial history. The UNESCO-listed center of Angra do Heroísmo features 16th-century fortifications like the Fortress of São João Baptista. Interior highlights include the Algar do Carvão volcanic chimney and the Furnas do Enxofre fumarole field. Scenic viewpoints like Serra do Cume overlook the island's unique patchwork agricultural landscape, while the coastline offers natural lava rock swimming pools in Porto Martins and sandy beaches in Praia da Vitória.

Ilha Terceira Must-Sees — Map

José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha… / Public domain

A

Angra do Heroismo Town Centre

Angra do Heroísmo, or simply Angra, is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Portugal, and one of the three capital cities of the…

Lebreton / Public domain

B

Fortress of São João Baptista

The Fortress of São João Baptista, also known as the Fort of São Filipe or Fort of Monte Brasil is a historic fortress and defensive…

C

Algar do Carvão

A fascinating "hole in the ground" made by burning lava milions of years ago.

D

Furnas do Enxofre

Active fumarole field featuring sulfurous gas vents and a network of boardwalks through protected volcanic vegetation.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

E

Miradouro Serra do Cume

High-altitude viewpoint overlooking the 'patchwork' of stone-walled pastures in the Plain of Achada and the bay of Praia da Vitória.

José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha… / Public domain

F

Lagoinha

Small lagoon situated inside a volcanic crater within the Serra de Santa Bárbara massif.

José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha… / Public domain

G

Lagoa do Negro

The Lagoa do Negro is an ephemeral lake and humid zone located in the civil parish of Biscoitos, municipality of Praia da Vitória, on the…

H

Gruta das Agulhas

Gruta das Agulhas is a cave located along the promontory of Ponta dos Coelhos, in the Bay of Refugo, in the civil parish of Porto Judeu, in…

Carlos Luis M C da Cruz / Public domain

I

Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas

Miradouro do Pico das Cruzinhas is a monument in the Azores. It is located in Angra do Heroísmo, on the island of Terceira.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

J

Miradouro do Raminho

Coastal viewpoint providing vistas of the northern cliffs and the neighboring islands of Graciosa and São Jorge.

Carlos Luis M C da Cruz / CC BY-SA 4.0

K

Lajes Airport

Lajes Airport is located in the parish and Vila das Lajes, in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, on Terceira Island, in the Azores.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

L

Império de São Sebastião

Vibrant 20th-century chapel dedicated to the Cult of the Holy Spirit, featuring traditional Azorean architecture and decorative facades.

Carlos Luis M C da Cruz / Public domain

M

Outeiro da Memória

Nineteenth-century obelisk monument located at the highest point of the Duque da Terceira Garden, offering views over Angra do Heroísmo.

N

miradouro sierra de Santa Barbara

The highest viewpoint on Terceira, situated atop an inactive volcano with panoramic views across the island's central massif.

Sygic Travel User / CC-BY-SA

O

Piscinas Oceânicas de Porto Martins

Natural swimming area featuring volcanic rock pools and concrete sunbathing platforms on the island's eastern coast.

José Luís Ávila Silveira/Pedro Noronha… / Public domain

P

Praia dos Oficiais

Small sandy beach located in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, protected by harbor walls.

Other Lists

Azores Religious Heritage Island Viewpoints and Peaks Azores Coastal Gems Regional Culinary Delights Historic Monuments and Forts