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Terceira

Island
in
Portugal
History; Festivals; Food
Estimated trip cost
Flights
Transfer
Stays
Food & Drink
From
·
2 people
·
1 room
·
7 days
·
Flexible
·
Mid-range
Departing from
People
2
+
Rooms
1
+
Duration
7 days
Time of year
Jan
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Any month
Next 3
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Travel style
Budget
Mid-range
Premium
Stay
4
to
7
days
Pace
Relaxed
Safety
5
/ 5
Popularity
5
/ 10
OVERVIEW
Terceira is a medium sized island in the Azores, with rolling farmland, volcanic formations and settlements concentrated around sheltered coasts. A historic main town, military heritage and cattle farming give the island a varied identity. The relationship between volcanic hills, bright harbour towns and pasture roads across an atlantic island shaped by farming and maritime history and island gives the wider destination a distinctive structure beyond its principal visitor area.
Walking, driving and coastal viewpoints reveal its open landscapes, while caves and volcanic interiors add geological depth. Local festivals and food make village life an important part of the experience. Spending time with both volcanic hills and bright harbour towns and pasture roads across an atlantic island shaped by farming and maritime history reveals more of the destination than focusing only on its best known sights.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
Jan
Feb
Mar
Apr
May
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Jul
Aug
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Season
High
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Precipitation
THINGS TO DO
PRACTICAL INFORMATION
Languages
Portuguese
Currency
Euro · EUR
Payments
Cards accepted
Tipping
5–10% customary
Time zone
UTC−1 · UTC+0
Tap water
Safe to drink
Plug type
Type C / F · 230 V · 50 Hz
Emergency
All emergencies 112
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