Terceira Island

Local nameIlha Terceira
LocationPortugal

Terceira is a volcanic island in the Azores archipelago, in the middle of the North Atlantic Ocean. It is one of the larger islands of the archipelago, with a population of 53,311 inhabitants in an area of approximately 396.75 km². It is the location of the Azores' oldest city, Angra do Heroísmo, the historical capital of the archipelago and UNESCO World Heritage Site; the seat of the judicial system; and the main Air Force base, Base Aérea nº 4 at Lajes, with a United States Air Force detachment.

The island has two main sea ports, one at Angra do Heroísmo and the other at Praia da Vitória, and a commercial airport integrated with the flight operations at Base Aérea nº 4. The Portuguese bullfight is popular on the island, coming in two variations: the traditional equestrian bullfight and the popular "touradas à corda" that occur in the streets.

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Wikipedia https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Terceira_Island

Coordinates 38°43'25.637" N -27°12'40.016" E

Tours and activities: Terceira Island

Terceira: Half-Day Island Tour with Cheese Tasting

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From Angra do Heroísmo: Terceira Island Full-Day Tour

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Terceira: E-Bike Monte Brasil Tour

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