Terceira Island breathes culture through every pore. From the city of Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, to Praia da Vitória, the hometown of the writer Vitorino Nemésio. Passing through the various fortifications and empires scattered throughout the island, the local culture is strongly influenced by the interconection between the sea and the land, between the sacred and the profane, with reflections in the most varied traditions and customs. Don’t waste more time and look at the cultural tours you could on only in Terceira.

Life is about creating unique and unforgettable moments, like feeling the wind on your face and the ground flying under you, while you are horse riding.

Surrounded by the breathtaking scenery that the island has to offer, horse rides is a great option to relax, look at the sky, the green fields, and free your mind.

The connection to Terceira equines is something special, and you can feel it when you embark on this adventure. In 2014, the Terceira Island Pony was recognized as an autochthonous breed, a small, fast, intelligent, extremely docile and easy to handle animal.

If you want to create a unique moment, this is an excellent option for you, just make your reservation and prepare your heart.

Some say that horse rides are the closest thing to feeling total freedom.

The island of Terceira is a hotspot for rarities and for the visit of endangered species, especially in and around Praia da Vitória. Due to its location and characteristics, the island provides migratory birds with refuge, feeding and resting areas.

The island features some internationally renowned bird-watching spots, including the marsh Paul da Praia da Vitória, located in the city’s urban center, which is rare in the region of Macaronesia, the marsh Paul da Pedreira do Cabo da Praia, internationally known as the best site in the Western Palearctic for spotting birds from North America, and the marsh Paul do Belo Jardim.

Bird watching should be done in a way that does not interfere with the natural behavior of the different species and preferably accompanied by a guide.

You can get more information about the places and birds to watch at:

Aves dos Azores, where to observe?

If you are traveling with family or friends, this is an excellent option to visit the places of greatest tourist interest on the Island. You can see Terceira Island’s beauty scenarios, such as forests with endemic plants, rolling hills, rugged coastlines, and volcanic landscapes. Van tours provide an ideal way to see the island’s natural beauty and take in the stunning vistas from the comfort of a vehicle.

Besides van tours provide a convenient and comfortable way to explore Terceira Island, with pick-up and drop-off services available from your accommodation. They are highly customizable, allowing you to choose the destinations and activities that interest you. This allows you to create a tour that fits your interests and schedule, making the most of your time on the island.

A pleasant tour that will allow you to get to know the island, its emblematic places, in comfort and without major concerns.

By Visit Portugal

“Tall pine trees, colorful flowers (mainly azaleas and hydrangeas), several natural lakes and impeccably maintained facilities make the Terceira Island Golf Course an integral part of the natural beauty of the island. Additionally, the availability of several tees in each hole provides it with a touch of a championship course and turns the game into an unforgettable experience. The 18^th hole (par 3) is considered the most difficult of the course, because the green slopes considerably, has difficult to read putting lines and is protected by trees and lakes. But reaching it means that you have left behind some very demanding tests for golfers of all levels, such as the 10^th hole (a par 4 that crosses a ravine and has a water hazard in front of the green) and the 17^th (a long par 5 with a water hazard that makes the approach quite challenging).”