to do in Portugal and Spain
Make the most of Terceira Island with a guided tour that provides insight into the island’s geographical and cultural landmarks.
Discover Serra do Cume, Praia da Vitória village, and other spots with our half day trip.
Enjoy the nature with the company of a tour guide, who will drive you to the best places of Terceira Island.
Discover the island’s natural wonders such as Serra do Cume, Biscoitos, Monte Brasil and Algar do Carvão.
Taste the wine of Biscoitos and visit the natural pools.
See for yourself the interior of a volcano with a trip to Algar do Carvão.
LANGUAGES
This tour is available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
DURATION
4 hours approximately
PICK UP AND DROP OFF LOCAL
Pick up and drop off included at your place. ( if it is in the 10 km range of Angra)
SCHEDULE
09:00 am – 12:00 pm or 02:00 pm – 05:00 pm.
The half-day tour by van offers panoramic views and explores the coastal zone of the Terceira island.
The tour can be done in the morning or in the afternoon, depending on the timetable that you choose.
In the morning, the tour starts in the historical center of Angra do Heroísmo, visiting Monte Brasil, the volcano next to the city, passing the historical monuments. Then, along with the eastern side of the south coast, we will pass by the Ilhéus das Cabras, an underwater volcano, as well as the parish of Porto Judeu, where the Holy Spirit is celebrated, one tradition of the Terceira Island.
Following the Bay of Salga, where the first battle with the Spanish happened, following the bay of Ponta das Contendas, where the invasion took place. Going up to the village of São Sebastião, we will visit the first church to be built on the island, as well as the adjacent Empire, illustrative of the island's traditions. It follows the Serra do Cume, the northern wall of the island's largest super volcano, from where we can see the enigmatic Manta dos Retalhos. Descending to Praia da Vitória, we will discover the other county of the Island, with the largest ocean port. Going to the north coast, we visit the Biscoitos parish, known for the wine production, where we have the possibility to taste the wine as well as try the natural pools.
If the tour is held in the afternoon, we will begin by visiting the historical center of Angra do Heroísmo, as well as its adjacent volcano, Monte Brasil. From there, we continue to the fishing village of São Mateus, where we can observe the fishing port. Following the west side of the south coast, we visit the cheese factory, where we can taste the cheeses produced there. Climbing to the interior of the island, we will make a brief stop at Lagoa das Patas, a recreation area, to enjoy nature, where a convivial zone was incorporated. Following the north coast, we visit the natural pools of Biscoitos, a natural lava formation, which expands in several enclosures with salt water. Returning to the interior of the island, we continue the visit to the Algar do Carvão, an empty volcano, which allows us to see its interior.
No cancellation fee if you cancel until 72 hours prior to the activity date.
Cancellations less than 72 hours or no show, a fee of 100% will be charge.
The itinerary may be subject to changes without prior notice due to local circumstances or events
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