terceiraisland | Guide to The Azores https://guidetotheazores.pt Tours and Accommodation in the Azores Islands Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:29:33 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=7.0 https://guidetotheazores.pt/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-Gtta-New-Logo-II-2-32x32.png terceiraisland | Guide to The Azores https://guidetotheazores.pt 32 32 Mountain Bike Hire – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/mountain-bike-hire-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:29:30 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25872 Duration: select the duration of your hire Meeting point: Angra do Heroísmo - Azores Nature Tour office Cancellations: 48 hours in advance Age: 12+]]> When you hire a mountain bike, you’ll have the chance to explore Terceira Island at your own pace, with the freedom to venture through green pastures and ride up and down trails offering unique scenery on this gem in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean!

]]> Monte Brasil Walking Trail – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/monte-brasil-walking-trail-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 14:16:46 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25856
Duration: 2H - 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
Age: 12+
]]> The Monte Brasil peninsula is located in Angra do Heroísmo. It consists of a caldera surrounded by four peaks; on a clear day, you can see the islands of São Jorge and Pico from the summit. An adventure you’ll never forget!

Level: Easy/Moderate
Itinerary
Entrance to São João Baptista Fortress
Stº António da Grota Chapel
Cat Colony
Pico das Cruzinhas
Crater Viewpoint
Highlights
Experience of exploring an extinct volcano
Wildlife
Volcano crater viewpoint
Panoramic views over Angra do Heroísmo

]]> São Sebastião Forts Walking Trail – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/sao-sebastiao-forts-walking-trail-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:45:18 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25840
Duration: 2H - 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
Age: 12+
]]> The São Sebastião Forts are located on the south-west coast of Terceira Island and form part of a protected area designated for habitat management. Here you will discover the most beautiful forts, bays, forests and islets in the south-west of the island.

Level: Easy/Moderate
Highlights
Views over the São Sebastião Forts
Walk through the forest
Historic area

]]> Mistérios Negros Walking Trail – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/misterios-negros-walking-trail-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:38:08 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25824
Duration: 2H - 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
Age: 12+
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Mistérios Negros is located in the interior of Terceira Island and, as its name suggests, is an unmissable adventure trail. It offers the natural beauty of Lagoa do Negro and Pico do Gaspar, as well as a visit to the volcanic domes.

Level: Difficult
Highlights
Walk through the forest
Lagoa do Negro
Vale do Fundo
View of Pico Gaspar

]]> Agualva Bays Walking Trail – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/agualva-bays-walking-trail-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:27:21 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25808
Duration: 2H- 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
Age: 12+
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One of the main attractions of the Agualva Bays is the Fajãzinha Lagoon, and the area is also notable for its extensive cliff faces, featuring prismatic jointing in the basalt.

Level: Easy
Highlights
Agualva Bays
Fajãzinha Lagoon
Sea views
Wildlife

]]> Rocha do Chambre Walking Trail – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/rocha-do-chambre-walking-trail-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 13:08:00 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25792
Duration: 3H30
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
Age: 12+
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Rocha do Chambre is the name of one of the most beautiful areas to visit in the heart of Terceira Island. Here you’ll have the chance to explore magical places such as Vale do Azinhal, Juncal, the Chambre viewpoint and other fantastic spots.

Level: Medium/Difficult
Highlights
Views over the caldera of the Pico Alto volcano
Wildlife
Walk through the forest
Viewpoint over Vale do Azinhal

]]> VAN TOUR (Half Day) – East Coast – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/van-tour-half-day-east-coast-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 11:55:27 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25776
Duration: 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
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The East Coast is known for its long stretches of green countryside, rich in Azorean heritage, history and culture. On this tour, we can delve into the heart of the island and visit viewpoints and hidden spots known only to the locals.

Itinerary
Viewpoint over the islets
Porto Judeu
Forts of São Sebastião
Porto Martins Natural Pools
Praia da Vitória
Serra do Cume
Highlights
Viewpoint over the islets
Porto Martins Pools
Praia da Vitória
Serra do Cume

 

]]> VAN TOUR (Half Day) – West Coast – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/van-tour-half-day-west-coast-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:25:42 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25759
Duration: 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
]]> The western part of Terceira Island is one of the most sought-after areas, offering stunning scenery from viewpoints scattered across various parishes. It features leisure areas and has many wonderful places to explore. This tour includes a cheese tasting.

Itinerary
Monte Brasil
Port of São Mateus
Vaquinha Cheese
Local cattle tracks
Biscoitos Natural Pools
Highlights
Monte Brasil
Cheese Factory
Biscoitos Natural Pools

 

]]> VAN TOUR (Half Day) – Underground – Terceira Island https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/van-tour-half-day-underground-terceira-island/ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 10:11:09 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25738
Duration: 3H
Meeting point: office Azores Nature Tours
Cancellations: 48 h before
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The underground caves are among the most amazing sights to see on Terceira Island. This tour includes visits to Natal Cave and Algar do Carvão, as well as the famous Furnas de Enxofre and the Lagoa das Patas leisure area.

Itinerary
Lagoa das Patas
Gruta do Natal
Furnas do Enxofre
Algar do Carvão
Highlights
Visit to the lava tube
Visit to the interior of a volcano
Fumaroles

]]> Sunset Boat Tour https://guidetotheazores.pt/product/sunset-boat-tour/ Fri, 15 May 2026 15:13:38 +0000 https://guidetotheazores.pt/?post_type=product&p=25526 Duration: approximately 1 hour. Age:: perfect activity for all ages.]]> Sunset boat tour for couples in love, for nature lovers, for all ages!

• The sunset tour, as we like to call it, is perfect for couples in love, nature lovers and all ages.

• In the company of Water4fun and a traditional Azorean liqueur, you can marvel at the magnificent sunset on the south coast of Terceira Island.

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