The Azores | Terceira & Faial
Head off the beaten path and explore the natural beauty of Terceira and Faial!
What's Included?
Why we love this deal:
- This is the perfect opportunity to visit two Azores Islands in one single trip;
- This travel package takes the stress out of having to plan everything by yourself. Simply pack your bags and get on that plane, just don't forget to bring along your adventurous spirit;
- We have selected the best array of accommodations in recommended locations for those visiting the islands for the first time (or revisiting us again!);
- When visiting Faial Island, you are only 30 minutes by boat from Pico Island, which you can opt to also visit during your stay;
- You can customize your travel itinerary according to your personal preferences. Options include: adding additional nights to your stay, a car rental, or some other experience to make your itinerary even more unique and special.
Itinerary
We recommend booking hotel transfers or reserving a rental car (both available during the booking process).
Suggestion for the day:
- Take the afternoon to stroll around Horta’s quaint city streets.
Highlights:
- Marina da Horta
- Peter Café Sport
- Nossa Senhora da Conceição Viewpoint
- Monte da Guia
- São Salvador Church
- Porto Pim Bay
- Santa Cruz Fort
- The View Across the Bay to Pico Island
Suggestion for the day:
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Take the Day to Explore Faial’s Volcanic Landscapes
Highlights:
- Caldeira do Faial
- North Beach
- Capelinhos Volcano Site & Lighthouse
- Almoxarife Beach
- Windmills
- Ribeirinha Village (São Mateus Church)
Or book here your guided tour around the island.
We recommend booking hotel transfers or reserving a rental car (both available during the booking process).
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Take the day to stroll around Angra do Heroísmo UNESCO city streets.
Highlights:
- Sé Cathedral
- Capitães-Generais Palace
- Garden Duque de Bragança
- Alto da Memória Viewpoint
- Misericórdia Church
- Angra do Heroísmo Archeological Underwater Park (book here your boat tour)
- Prainha
- Monte Brasil
- Duque de Bragança Farmers Market
- Silveira Natural Pools.
Book here your Angra do Heroísmo City Tour.
Suggestion for the day:
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Visit the Biscoitos natural swimming pools and the Biscoitos Wine Museum. Next, move on to Praia da Vitória and don’t skip a nice walk in its calm-water beaches, along with the Facho Viewpoint and the Império da Caridade. We highly recommend that you head to Serra do Cume for sunset (it is even more magical at this time of the day).
Book here your Terceira Full-day Guided Tour.
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Take this day as an opportunity to do something unique: get inside a volcano! Make sure you don’t skip a visit to Gruta do Natal, Furnas do Enxofre and last but not least, the famous Algar do Carvão! Descend 90 m (300 ft) down into one of the only volcanoes in the world that you can actually enter and explore! Algar do Carvão is an ancient lava tube and volcanic chimney that was formed approximately 3,200 years ago, making it quite a sight to behold. For the ultimate geotourism itinerary make sure you don’t skip a visit to Gruta do Natal and Furnas do Enxofre.
Book here your Terceira Volcanoes Experience.
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The Azores Islands are an epicurean delight for foodies. The archipelago’s many unique microclimates, abundant water supply, and the volcanic nature of the islands make it possible to offer a large variety of delicious dishes. Based on a rich and hearty, peasant-style of cooking, Azorean cuisine is so scrumptious, it will leave you asking for seconds.
Recommended Experiences:
*itinerary presented is a suggestion and the length of stay may vary. All tours are suggestions unless clearly stated
About the Destination:
Terceira Island
Nearly 56,500 people call this beautiful island home. Terceira is the perfect Azores Island for those seeking a relaxing but active vacation, with outdoor adventures galore never more than a 20-minute drive away. Besides its dozens of gorgeous natural swimming pools to dive in during the summer, Terceira Island also has plenty of choices for options for enjoying yourself during the winter. Terceira Island is also home to the Azores’ most iconic patchwork landscapes -- gorgeous scenery reminiscent of the Irish and Icelandic countrysides -- and to one of the only lava tubes in the world that you can actually visit and see up-close. Terceira Island is also home to the only official UNESCO city in the Azores Islands, Angra do Heroísmo! This charming city is the most picturesque and beautiful one in all of the Azores. Other famous sights that are must-sees in Terceira Island are Monte Brasil, Serra do Cume, and Lagoa das Patas, just to name a few. But there are so many more you won’t want to miss!
Faial Island
Faial Island is also the site of the most recent volcanic eruption in the Azores, which took place along the coast of Capelinhos village in 1957 and almost completely buried the nearby lighthouse. Many people lost their homes and livelihoods as a result of the eruption, a dire situation which prompted the Azorean Refugee Act to be signed in 1958 by JFK, authorizing the emigration of those affected. Simply put: The Capelinhos volcano left behind one of the most emblematic landscapes in the whole world!
Most famous as a port, Faial historically has been (and remains to this day) a popular stopping point for sailors crossing the Atlantic. The island’s main city, Horta, although small, has a modern cosmopolitan feel, with travelers from all over the globe gathering at the restaurants and bars along the harbor to swap stories and take in stunning views of Pico Island across the bay.
Check out our Azores Travel Guide for more information and tips.
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