Terceira Island Full Day Tour

New To The Site! Angra do Heroísmo, Portugal
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Overview

Terceira Island, located in the heart of the Azores archipelago, is a land of contrasts and natural charms. With about 400 square kilometers, it is the third largest island in the archipelago and a destination full of history, culture and scenic beauty. The island owes its name to the fact that it was the third to be discovered by Portuguese navigators in the fifteenth century.

Description

Stop At: Monte Brasil, Freguesia da Se, Angra do Heroismo

Monte Brasil is an extinct volcano with a fascinating history and unique natural beauty. Located on the island of Terceira, in the Azores, it stands out as the largest tuff cone in the archipelago.

Volcanic Origin: It arose from an underwater eruption, forming a tuff cone with fossils of ancient vegetation.
Peninsula: It occupies an area of 1.4 km² and is flanked by two beautiful bays.
Crater: It has four elevations, offering panoramic views.
Geological importance: It is a geosite of national relevance, with great scientific and tourist value.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Angra do Heroismo, Angra do Heroismo

Passing through the points of tourist interest

Duration: 15 minutes

Pass By: Porto Judeu, Porto Judeu

Among the best-known legends that seek to justify the toponymy, it is mentioned that Jácome de Bruges, first captain of the donatário, landed here on January 1, pressed by bad weather and the need for shelter on that date. As the harbor inlet is small, offering no great shelter, and because at that time everything that was bad was called "Jew," it is said that the anchorage was for that reason called Porto Judeu

Pass By: Salga Bay, Salga Bay, Portugal

The Battle of Salga was a clash fought on July 25, 1581 in the bay of Salga, in São Sebastião, in the jurisdiction of the extinct municipality of Vila de São Sebastião, Terceira, Azores, between a Spanish landing force and the Portuguese forces who, in the name of D. António I, defended the island in opposition to personal union with Spain.

Stop At: Farol da Ponta das Contendas, M 509, Porto Judeu 9700

In this area are the remains of what was a Military Fort to protect the coast against the invasion of the island by troops of other maritime powers in the 1500s and 1600s, which is part of a vast network of small and large forts that around the island of Terceira were built for the protection of precious gold shipments, silver, spices among other goods that arrived on this island from Asia, Africa and the Americas, mainly from Brazil.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao, Vila de Sao Sebastiao 9700

The Church of São Sebastião, founded in the fifteenth century, has undergone several transformations over the centuries. Initially with Gothic characteristics, it was expanded in the sixteenth century with the addition of Manueline chapels. In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, further expansions included the sacristy and baptistery. In 1789, a fire destroyed its interior, and reconstruction in 1795 brought a Baroque style. In the twentieth century, from 1964, a restoration process began to recover original elements. The 1812 inventory revealed a rich collection of silver ornaments, of which few objects remain today. The church is an important testimony to the evolution of religious architecture in the Azores.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Porto Martins Natural Pools, Caminho Poca da Areia, Porto Martins 9760

Porto Martins Natural Pool: Natural pool based on dark stone resulting from volcanic activity. In the vicinity of the pool there is a pedestrian area that allows walks by the sea, allowing you to glimpse the remains of ancient fortifications that were part of the defensive system of Terceira Island.

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Praia da Vitoria, Praia da Vitoria

It is the seat of the municipality of Praia da Vitória[3] with an area of 162.29 km² and 21,035 inhabitants, subdivided into 11 parishes. The municipality, one of the two on the island, is bordered to the south and west by the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo and by the Atlantic Ocean to the north and east.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Biscoitos, Biscoitos

Biscoitos is a parish in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, located on the north coast. The locality was known as Biscoitos do Porto da Cruz, as it developed in the lava lands (the biscuits) located around Porto da Cruz, once an important fishing and whaling port. The lower part of the parish is one of the main wine-growing centers of the Azores, constituting both an area of protected landscape integrated in the Terceira Natural Park and a demarcated area of wine production in the traditional curraletas where liqueur white wines are produced from the cultivation of traditional grape varieties, especially verdelho.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Gruta do Natal, Altares, Angra do Heroismo 9700

It is a very extensive geological formation, resulting from the formation of a lava tube in the interior of the island, included in the Natural Forest Reserve of Serra de Santa Bárbara and Mistérios Negros. It has branches in the form of different tunnels, formed by lava flows in different directions. One of its curiosities is the fact that it is located largely under a lagoon, the Lagoa do Negro.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Algar do Carvao, Estrada Algar Do Carvao, Center of Island, Porto Judeu

Volcanic chimney, which unlike what is usually seen in other cases is not completely obstructed. With a crater of 15 X 20 m, it ends 90 m below in a lagoon of clear waters.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Furnas do Enxofre, Porto Judeu

They constitute a fumarolic field, that is, an area that comprises several outlets of aggressive volcanic gases, at different temperatures, some quite high (about 95º C at the surface and about 130º C at half a meter deep). Such degassing consists essentially of carbon dioxide (c. 95%), hydrogen sulphide gas, sulphur gas, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane and others, in very low proportions.

Duration: 15 minutes

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What To Expect

  • Reservations are REQUIRED for all bookings
  • Book Your Package On-Line and Receive Your Confirmation
  • Departure point: Detailed check-in instructions - including the address and parking information if applicable - will be included in your final confirmation email.
  • Duration: 8 hours (Approx.)
  • Departure Time:
    Confirm time with the local provider in advance of your experience.
    Terceira Island Full Day Tour
    10/10/2024 - 12/23/2025
    Monday - Sunday :09:00 AM - 05:00 PM

What's Included

  • Private transportation
  • English and Portuguese Professional Guide
  • Air-conditioned vehicle
  • Gratuities
  • Tickets in Parks and Caves - 15€ per person
  • Approximate cost of 25€ per person

What To Bring

  • Confirmation Voucher (printed or mobile)
  • Any required or suggested items listed on your confirmation email.
  • A Smile!

Hotel Pickup

Hotel pick-up is offered for this tour. Note: if you are booking within 24 hours of the tour/activity departure time, we cannot guarantee hotel pick-up. Once your purchase is complete, we will send you complete contact information (phone number, email address, etc.) for our local operator to organize pick-up arrangements.

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The rest of the duration will be rendered as travel time

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-5518288P1

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