The underwater discovery on Terceira Island is fascinating! It is possible to enjoy the most diverse underwater scenarios such as the archaeological park of Angra, the small islets, the underwater lowlands, caves and volcanic rock reefs. Discovering the underwater world, amidst the dance of the many species of fish that inhabit the volcanic bottoms, is a unique and unforgettable experience that can be provided by the various diving professionals on the island. On the other hand, if you prefer, just put on a mask, a tube and some fins! It’s enough to enjoy the shallowest underwater world of Terceira Island. Visibility is excellent for observing, through snorkeling, the various marine species and abrupt rock formations that hide in the submerged world of the island.

By: Alexandre Jacinto, 37, BSc in Sports and Physical Education and professional diver

“Mask, snorkel and swim fins! This is enough to enjoy the shallow underwater world of the island of Terceira. Visibility is excellent for spotting a number of marine species and abrupt rock formations hidden in the submerged world of the island.”

Due to its privileged geographical situation, terceira Island offers excellent conditions for the practice of wave sports and in various contexts, beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks. A number of places can be chosen according to the conditions you want. The ripple is usually consistent, the natural beauty of the places is guaranteed, but the water temperature is undoubtedly the aspect that most enchants fans of the activity.

Praia da Vitória bay offers excellent conditions for sailing and water sports, with strong praise from world and European champions present at the various championships already held in this place, providing moments of encounter and training of the main sailors of the international ranking.

Useful Links:
– Spots Surf, Windsurf e SUP na Terceira
– Surf nos Açores
– Azores Wind Foil Open Challenge

From swimming with dolphins to wave sports, the island has all the conditions to offer you a huge diversity of sea activities. Given its geographical situation, the island offers excellent conditions for the practice of wave sports in various contexts: beach breaks, reef breaks and point breaks. There are a number of places that can be chosen by the practitioner, according to the conditions and the time of year. The swell is usually consistent, the natural beauty of the places is an acquired fact, but the water temperature is probably the aspect that most enchants surf lovers. Praia da Vitória bay offers fantastic conditions for sailing and water sports, with strong praise from world and European champions participants in the various championships already held in this place, providing moments of encounter and training for the main sailors of the international ranking. Deep sea and cetacean lovers can experience unique emotions when watching and swimming with dolphins in their natural habitat. There is also the possibility of getting to know the island’s slopes by kayak, canoe or stand up paddle, exploring areas of translucent water and caves lost in the ocean. For fishing lovers, there are options for sport fishing.

Boat trips are an excellent option for contemplating the island coast, discovering its charms and singularities such as Ilhéu das Cabras. Terceira island is very close to the other central group islands, such as Graciosa or São Jorge. From here you can discover the other islands with the possibility of returning on the same day, or enjoy a few days and carry out activities organized by the company that provides the transport.

By Breno Toste, 28, marine biologist

“The Azores Archipelago is known throughout the world as an extremely important area along the migration route of cetaceans. A third of the world’s whale and dolphin species passes by the islands. Whale watching is possible all year round on the island of Terceira. Holding binoculars, lookouts look for whales and dolphins and relay their position to the vessels they are working with. And when you spot one of these “sea giants” in their natural habitat you become… speechless! An experience you cannot miss when you visit the island of Terceira.”