Explore Terceira Islandās rich history and stunning landscapes on a full-day tour. Discover cultural gems and natural wonders in the Azoresā heart.
Explore Terceira Islandās rich history and stunning landscapes on a full-day tour. Discover cultural gems and natural wonders in the Azoresā heart.
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Monte Brasil - Monte Brasil is an extinct volcano known for its captivating history and distinctive natural beauty. Situated on Terceira Island in the Azores, it is recognized as the largest tuff cone in the archipelago.
Volcanic Origin: It was formed from an underwater eruption, creating a tuff cone with fossils of ancient vegetation.
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- Monte Brasil - Monte Brasil is an extinct volcano known for its captivating history and distinctive natural beauty. Situated on Terceira Island in the Azores, it is recognized as the largest tuff cone in the archipelago.
Volcanic Origin: It was formed from an underwater eruption, creating a tuff cone with fossils of ancient vegetation.
Peninsula: It covers an area of 1.4 kmĀ² and is bordered by two stunning bays.
Crater: It features four elevations, providing panoramic views.
Geological Importance: It is a geosite of national significance, offering substantial scientific and tourist interest.
- Angra do Heroismo - Explore the various points of tourist interest
- Porto Judeu - Among the well-known legends explaining the name, it is said that JĆ”come de Bruges, the first captain of the donatĆ”rio, landed here on January 1, driven by bad weather and the need for shelter. As the harbor inlet is small and offers limited protection, and because at that time anything unfavorable was termed āJew,ā the anchorage was thus named Porto Judeu.
- Salga Bay - The Battle of Salga was a conflict fought on July 25, 1581, in Salga Bay, SĆ£o SebastiĆ£o, within the former municipality of Vila de SĆ£o SebastiĆ£o, Terceira, Azores, between a Spanish landing force and Portuguese forces who, in the name of D. AntĆ³nio I, defended the island against a personal union with Spain.
- Farol da Ponta das Contendas - This area contains remnants of a Military Fort built to protect the coast from invasions by other maritime powers in the 1500s and 1600s. It is part of an extensive network of forts around Terceira Island, constructed to safeguard valuable shipments of gold, silver, spices, and other goods arriving from Asia, Africa, and the Americas, primarily from Brazil.
- Igreja Matriz de Sao Sebastiao - The Church of SĆ£o SebastiĆ£o, established in the fifteenth century, has undergone numerous transformations over the years. Initially Gothic, it was expanded in the sixteenth century with Manueline chapels. Further expansions in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries included the sacristy and baptistery. In 1789, a fire destroyed its interior, and reconstruction in 1795 introduced a Baroque style. In the twentieth century, starting in 1964, restoration efforts began to recover original elements. The 1812 inventory revealed a rich collection of silver ornaments, though few remain today. The church is a significant testament to the evolution of religious architecture in the Azores.
- Porto Martins Natural Pools - Porto Martins Natural Pool: A natural pool formed from dark volcanic stone. Nearby, a pedestrian area allows for seaside walks, offering views of ancient fortifications that were part of Terceira Islandās defensive system.
- Praia da Vitoria - It is the seat of the municipality of Praia da VitĆ³ria, covering an area of 162.29 kmĀ² with 21,035 residents, divided into 11 parishes. The municipality, one of two on the island, is bordered to the south and west by the municipality of Angra do HeroĆsmo and to the north and east by the Atlantic Ocean.
- Biscoitos - Biscoitos is a parish in the municipality of Praia da VitĆ³ria, located on the north coast. Known as Biscoitos do Porto da Cruz, it developed in the lava lands (the biscuits) around Porto da Cruz, once a significant fishing and whaling port. The lower part of the parish is a major wine-growing center in the Azores, forming a protected landscape within the Terceira Natural Park and a designated wine production area. Traditional grape varieties, especially verdelho, are cultivated here to produce liqueur white wines.
- Gruta do Natal - This extensive geological formation is a lava tube within the Natural Forest Reserve of Serra de Santa BƔrbara and MistƩrios Negros. It features branches in various tunnel forms, created by lava flows in different directions. A notable feature is its location largely beneath a lagoon, Lagoa do Negro.
- Algar do Carvao - A volcanic chimney, which, unlike others, is not completely obstructed. With a crater measuring 15 x 20 m, it descends 90 m to a lagoon of clear waters.
- Furnas do Enxofre - This fumarolic field consists of several outlets of volcanic gases at varying temperatures, some reaching about 95Āŗ C at the surface and approximately 130Āŗ C half a meter deep. The degassing primarily involves carbon dioxide (c. 95%), hydrogen sulphide gas, sulphur gas, hydrogen, nitrogen, methane, and others in very low proportions.
- Private transportation
- English and Portuguese Professional Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Private transportation
- English and Portuguese Professional Guide
- In-vehicle air conditioning
- Tickets in Parks and Caves - 15ā¬ per person
- Lunch
- Tickets in Parks and Caves - 15ā¬ per person
- Lunch
Terceira Island, situated in the center of the Azores archipelago, is a place of diverse landscapes and natural allure. Covering approximately 400 square kilometers, it ranks as the third largest island in the archipelago and offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. The islandās name reflects its status as the third islandā¦
Terceira Island, situated in the center of the Azores archipelago, is a place of diverse landscapes and natural allure. Covering approximately 400 square kilometers, it ranks as the third largest island in the archipelago and offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and breathtaking scenery. The islandās name reflects its status as the third island discovered by Portuguese explorers in the 15th century.
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