Things to do in

Monte Brasil

The Azores are considered one of the best places for whale watching in the world. 28 species of whales and dolphins have been spotted there over the years. This unique 2 hour to 3 hour tour is the ideal situation for spotting whales and dolphins. With a 90% sighting success rate, the tour is assisted by a whale spotter located at the top of Monte Brasil. With long-range binoculars, they'll be able to guide the Skipper via radio, helping you to find the whereabouts of cetaceans (the animal family that these marine mammals belong to).

Start the tour by visiting Monte Brasil, where you can see the Fortress of São João Baptista, built by the Spanish after their arrival in 1583. Enjoy fantastic views of the UNESCO World Heritage City of Angra do Heroísmo. Proceed along the southeast of Terceira Island towards the villages of Ribeirinha, Feteira, and São Sebastião. See beautiful natural landmarks such as Ilhéus das Cabras and Baía da Salga, culminating in a visit to the island's oldest church. Next, stop at Serra do Cume, a viewpoint located in Terceira's largest "caldeira". Observe the vast expanse of agricultural fields spread out the island. Then, enjoy some free time for lunch in the charming town of Praia da Vitória. In the afternoon continue along the northern coast of the island and visit the Biscoitos Natural Swimming Pools. Have an optional visit to Algar do Carvão, an empty volcanic chimney, that should take about 30-40 minutes (ticket not included). In the return to your hotel, don't miss more outstanding beauty of the central part of the island. Among other things, you can see the brave bulls in their natural habitat.

The tour starts by picking you at your hotel, and make way on to Monte Brasil, wich is a Natural Reservation full of story and has a viewpoint with an amazing view all over the city of Angra do Heroísmo. Then you´ll go all around the East Part of the Islan where you´ll pass on a spot where you´ll see the Goat Islets and then you´ll move on all around the East Part, where you will pass by some amazing natural pools located in Porto Martins. All the East Coast of the island it´s fill with a lot of places with history. Before lunch you´re going to pass on an amazing landscape Miradouro do Facho and the famous miradouro called Serra do Cume, wich is known by the locals as the Patchwork Blanquet, after that you´ll make a lunch break at Praia da Vitória. By the Afternoon you´re going to visit the North part of the island, were you´ll make way until Biscoitos, to see the amazing natural pools and see the local movement. Moving on, you´ll pass on some natural hiden spots and visit Serreta parish untill you get to Queijo Vaquinha where you´ll taste the local cheese. To end the tour, you´ll pass on a fisherman´s village called São Mateus, too see the fishing activity. The tour ends by dropping you again at your hotel.

Start with pickup from Angra do Heroísmo. Travel with your guide towards the reserve of Monte Brasil, passing by the historic Fortress of São João Baptista at the entrance.   Ride up to the Peak of the Crosses and ride inside secret spots where only the guide knows about. Get panoramic views of the island, seeing the highest point of the island, the inactive volcano of Santa Bárbara. See the town of Angra do Heroísmo below, and on clear days, the São Jorge and Pico islands off the coast.

Discover the West zone of Terceira Island. Admire beautiful landscapes provided by viewpoints spread in several parishes and explore wonderful recreational areas. Start in Angra do Heroísmo, travelling in a comfortable air-conditioned van, passing by and visiting many places along the way. Explore Monte Brasil, bathing area of the Negrito, Church of São Mateus and enjoy cheese tasting in Queijo Vaquinha, from the oldest and most famous cheese factory on the island. Visit Cinco Ribeiras, Church of Santa Bárbara, Império das Doze Ribeiras, Serreta, Mata da Serreta and Biscoitos natural pools.

On this full-day tour, guided by a geologist, we will visit the most scenic points of interest, which just so happen to coincide with some of our most interesting geological features. We'll have the opportunity to explore concepts like vulcano-stratigraphy or polygenetic volcanoes. Along the way, we'll also discuss history and cultural heritage. Bring your swimsuit if you want to take a dip in one of the island’s famous natural swimming pools (weather permitting). And of course, we'll visit Gruta do Natal and Algar do Carvão. By the end of the day, you’ll have a comprehensive understanding of the geological history and geodiversity of Terceira Island. The experience is a fully customizable private tour, custom-made according to your personal needs and wishes

This is the best way to get to know Terceira Island in one day. Embark with us on a tour of the Island in a different way. (minibus/minivan) The tour starts at 9am at Alto das Covas (meeting point) in Angra do Heroísmo and should end around 5pm passing through: - Monte Brasil (10/15min); - We go down to the city towards the East, passing through the Customs Courtyard, where we can find the statue of Vasco da Gama; - Monument to the bull and bullring (5/10min); - Parishes of Ribeirinha, Feteira and Porto Judeu; - Miradouro da Serretinha in Feteira overlooking the islet of goats (5/10min); - Salga natural pools (5/10min); - Vila de São Sebastião, we visit the oldest church on the island and a small chapel for the devotion of the Holy Spirit that we call Império (10/15min); - City of Praia da Vitória; - Serra do Facho Viewpoint (5/10min); - Stop for lunch at a local restaurant. Complete menu of typical island food, with the main dish being the delicious Alcatra (beef stew) (1 hour); - Serra do Cume Viewpoint (10/15min); - (Optional) Algar do Carvão geosite, which is located in the central area of Terceira island and corresponds to a 95 m deep volcanic chimney. The visit is done on foot using stairs. (Optional, €10/pax, 30/45min); - Parish of Biscoitos to see vineyards and how grapes are produced in the Azores and of course, also the natural pools. Depending on time we can take 15 minutes for a swim (10/15min). Throughout the day, we stop whenever you want, making the experience even more pleasant. The route may be changed depending on weather conditions or traffic changes.

Discover the best of Terceira Island on a guided full-day trip from Angra do Heroísmo. Get picked up and dropped off from your hotel in Angra. The first stop is Monte Brasil, where you can see Angra do Heroísmo from above. Go for a short drive through the city, and then along the southeast coast to the village of Ribeirinha where you can admire panoramic views. Go offroad as you explore the villages of Agualva and Biscoitos, and observe wild bulls in their natural habitat as well as a diverse array of native flora. Have a short break for lunch, then continue on to discover Algar do Carvão volcano, the biggest attraction on the island. Finish the tour with more impressive scenery from the intact natural area in the central part of the island, before being dropped back off at your hotel.

Explore all the main attractions of Terceira Island on this convenient half-day tour. Marvel at the Azores native vegetation and Terceira Island bulls dotting the nearby agriculture fields. Go to the Serra do Cume viewpoint, see the volcanic-formed swimming pools of Biscoitos and also you have the option of visiting Algar do Carvao volcano because we can adapt the tour according to your wishes! Enjoy the convenience of a pickup from the city of Angra do Heroísmo. Start the tour with a visit to Monte Brasil. Observe the UNESCO World Heritage City of Angra do Heroísmo from above. Enjoy a full view of the city, the mountains and surrounding villages. After a short drive through the city, continue along the southeastern shore of the island. Pass by the villages of Ribeirinha, Feteira, Porto Judeu and São Sebastião. See all the focal attractions along the way, such as the Goat's Islets and the oldest church in Terceira. Move to your next stop, Serra do Cume. Admire the island's oldest and largest Caldeira and colorful countryside. This viewpoint in the mountain range of Serra do Cume overlooks the patchwork of green pastures, forming "The Stitch Blanket". Pay a short visit to Praia da Vitória, its historical center. At the end of the tour, get dropped off to your accommodation, or any other place in Angra do Heroísmo.

Discover the enchanted bays of Terceira Island, true sanctuaries of serenity! Starting at the iconic view from Monte Brasil, let yourself be lulled by the coves, revealing natural beauty in its purest form. Explore the Bays of Salga and Mós, where emblematic battles took place that marked the history of the Azores and experience local products in a tasting session filled with a typical atmosphere in the village of São Sebastião. Marvel at the iconic Porto Martins Natural Pools and enjoy the beautiful city of Praia da Vitória and its bay from the Serra do Facho viewpoint. Climb to Serra do Cume and be absorbed by the beauty of the largest caldera in the Azores, with its famous "Patchwork." Come feel the magic of the bays and the unique beauty of the agricultural landscape of Terceira Island.