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.
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…
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…
Algar do Carvão
A fascinating "hole in the ground" made by burning lava milions of years ago.
Furnas do Enxofre
Active fumarole field featuring sulfurous gas vents and a network of boardwalks through protected volcanic vegetation.
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.
F Lagoinha
Small lagoon situated inside a volcanic crater within the Serra de Santa Bárbara massif.
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…
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…
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.
J Miradouro do Raminho
Coastal viewpoint providing vistas of the northern cliffs and the neighboring islands of Graciosa and São Jorge.
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.
L Império de São Sebastião
Vibrant 20th-century chapel dedicated to the Cult of the Holy Spirit, featuring traditional Azorean architecture and decorative facades.
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.
miradouro sierra de Santa Barbara
The highest viewpoint on Terceira, situated atop an inactive volcano with panoramic views across the island's central massif.
O Piscinas Oceânicas de Porto Martins
Natural swimming area featuring volcanic rock pools and concrete sunbathing platforms on the island's eastern coast.
P Praia dos Oficiais
Small sandy beach located in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, protected by harbor walls.
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