Terceira
The festive island — a UNESCO old town (Angra do Heroísmo), a huge volcanic cave, and the bull-running culture of the Azores.
A great third island for culture and caves; the most historic town in the Azores.
Why go
Angra do Heroísmo (a UNESCO Renaissance town), the Algar do Carvão volcanic cave, the Serra do Cume viewpoint, and the island's unique bull-in-the-street festivals. The most 'town' of the Azores.
Why you might skip it
Less dramatic scenery than São Miguel or Pico; festivals can make it busy.
What to do
Angra do Heroísmo, Algar do Carvão cave, Serra do Cume, Monte Brasil, a festival if timed right.
What to eat
Alcatra (local meat dish), local cheese, wine.
Where to stay
Angra do Heroísmo.
Getting there & around
Fly to Lajes (TER).
What's here
Fortaleza de São João Baptista
Occupying the dramatic Mount Brazil headland, this colossal 16th-century fortress remains one of the finest examples of military architecture in the Atlantic. It serves as a striking reminder of Terceira Island's strategic importance during the Philippine Dynasty and the Iberian Union.
Sé de Angra do Heroísmo
The Sé de Angra do Heroísmo stands as a grand 16th-century monument and the religious heart of Terceira Island. It serves as the episcopal seat of the Azores and is a defining architectural landmark within the city's UNESCO-listed historic center.
Where it sits
