Angra do Heroísmo
Portugal · Azores · 15 m
Description
Angra do Heroísmo is the historic heart of Terceira and has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1983. Its pastel-colored houses, Baroque churches, and imposing fortresses of São Sebastião and São João Baptista reflect the city’s former importance as a strategic port and key stopover for transatlantic shipping. Terceira combines this maritime heritage with a fascinating volcanic landscape, best experienced at Algar do Carvão, Gruta do Natal, and the fumaroles of Furnas do Enxofre. Traditional festivals and the island’s distinctive touradas à corda, in which bulls are led through the streets, add to its unique cultural character. Terceira brings together history, volcanic landscapes, and vibrant island traditions.
Length of stay
Recommended length of stay: 2 to 4 days (optimal 3 days)
Travel season
Best time to visit: May – August
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
Highlights
- Historic Centre of Angra do Heroísmo (UNESCO)
- Monte Brasil volcanic peninsula & fortress
- Algar do Carvão volcanic cave
- Fortress of São João Baptista
- Serra do Cume viewpoint
- Furnas do Enxofre fumaroles
- Angra Cathedral
- Praça Velha
- Palácio dos Capitães-Generais
- Igreja da Misericórdia
- Alto da Memória Obelisk
- Port of Angra do Heroísmo
- Praia da Vitória beach(Day trip)
- Monte Brasil hiking trails
- Monte Brasil viewpoints
- Algar do Carvão volcanic chimney
- Gruta das Agulhas
- Biscoitos natural swimming pools
- Biscoitos wine landscape
- Wine Museum of Biscoitos
- Praia da Vitória historic centre(Day trip)
- Serra de Santa Bárbara
- Lagoa das Patas
- Mistérios Negros hiking trail
- Rocha do Chambre hiking trail
- Whale & dolphin watching
- Terceira whale watching
- Street bullfighting festivals (Tourada à Corda) (June - September)
- Império chapels of Terceira
- Festas do Divino Espírito Santo (May - September)
- Serra do Cume hiking(Day trip)
Getting there
- Airports:
- TER
- Seaport:
- Reachable by ship or ferry