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Azores: São Miguel, Pico, Terceira
I haven't seen very many trip reports from travellers to the Azores so I am posting mine. We are a couple of Vancouverites in our late 60s and reasonably fit. We loved the Azores. We travelled in April and May, definitely shoulder season, knowing that we could expect all sorts of weather, and we got it!
Sata Airlines, the airline of the Azores, offered an attractive airfare to Europe which allowed stopovers in both directions in the Azores. Our itinerary was Vancouver - Toronto - Ponta Delgada (5 nights) - Madrid. Return was Lisbon - Pico Island (3 nights)- Terceira (5 nights)- Toronto - Vancouver. In between the Azores visits we were Andalucia for 2 weeks but I will not include that portion of the trip in this report. We were pleasantly surprised by Sata Airlines. They did do a schedule change some months before we left so we had to shuffle some dates which resulted in us leaving a day earlier and returning a day later than originally booked in order to retain non-stop flights from/to Canada. They offered an option to bid on an upgrade and we "won" that for the overnight flight from Toronto, paying 150 euros each to sit up front. The aircraft was pretty new, the crew professional, the meal was fine, nice little amenity kit, left on time and got us there. Return flight to Toronto in economy, a good test, also fine, on time, easy online check-in, baggage quickly received, good meal, what more can you ask for these days. The inter-island flights were also great, we've never got our bags so quickly, and there was usually a snack and cookies. On our very early arrival in Ponta Delgada we taxied to our accommodation (€10) and we met there by the wonderful Eduarda who took care of us. This is the accommodation which we booked direct: Solar do Santo André, a historical guest house. We loved it and we loved Eduarda who provided the most delicious breakfasts and helped us figure out how we would spend each day. Our room was very comfortable and large. It was on the back of the house so was quiet for sleeping. It was on the upper floor with so it was necessary to lug our suitcases up a couple of flights of stairs, so might not be for everyone. There was a laundry service for which we were happy to pay. Our restaurant recommendation for Ponta Delgada is the very small Tasquinha Vieira, we liked it so much we went there twice for dinner. Outside of Ponta Delgada we loved Sensi and Bar Coloura, and Tony's in Furnas. Prior to travel we asked Eduarda to book a car for us which she did, it was delivered to the guest house and picked up there the night before our departure. So I don't know the name of the company but we had a great little VW Golf which we drove all over the island. Our first day, fortified by a substantial breakfast, we combated the 7 hour time difference by walking around the town of Ponta Delgada visiting the Military Museum, enjoying the harbour walkway, and taking refuge from a downpour in the Santuario do Sehor Santo Cristo Dos Milagres. The Santo Cristo procession was coming up in a few weeks, it's a very big event, but it was very quiet when we were there. The afternoon became sunny and we took a stroll through the Botanical Garden José do Canto. For dinner we visited Tasquinha Vieira, excellent grilled tuna, locally sourced side dishes and white wine from Pico. https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...35a1e372f.jpeg Entrance to Solar do Santo André https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...6048b940d.jpeg Beautiful but narrow sidewalks https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a63651afe.jpeg A busy harbour to be continued... |
Very interesting. You are right. I have not seen any TR's for the Azores. Your guesthouse looks beautiful!
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Yes Karen, I find trip reports so helpful and indeed I referred to your Spain report for help in planning! My photos are rather large but I can't easily find out how to fix that or if it's even an issue.
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For me the size of the photos is not an issue! What a lovely start to your trip report, and I´m eager to read more. We had to cancel (once again) our planned May trip to San Miguel and Pico, so your TR will be really helpful to plan this once again. Your Ponte Delgada inn looks so inviting. I've put it on my list at the very top!
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When I look back on my photos (I did not take notes) I can't believe how much ground we traveled in São Miguel in the time we were there. In planning our day every morning it was important to check the weather forecast and webcams. I used the weather website Windy and the Spot Azores webcams. We had to be flexible, for example on a cloudy/rainy day we went to Furnas where visibility is unimportant, but if it looked clear we went to Sete Cidades or Lago do Fogo. That's not to say that weather doesn't change from hour to hour.
As far as maps of the islands, the TI offices and at the airport have some great print ones that don't fall apart the first time you use them. For driving Google Maps and Apple Maps were ok, not great and there are many narrow and one-way streets in Ponta Delgada. People drive fast! The information in Carl LaPietra's "Azores, Up Close and Personal" (kindle) has some great tips, it helped us with basics like street signs and gas stations, lots of detail. Thanks Carl if you see this! We tried to plan days that included stopping at miradouros (viewpoints, of which there are many) walking/hiking and sightseeing in one general area of the island. Nothing is too far away and being an island you can't really get too lost. We packed a picnic lunch but our evening's entertainment was dinner and a walk before an early night to bed (jet lag). Our first full day we drove to the Furnas Valley which sits on caldeiras, an underworld of steam and boiling water. There is a nice walk around Furnas lake. If you go at the right time you can see men pulling sealed pots of meat and veg that cook in steamy holes in the ground. The resulting "Cozido das Furnas" (a vegetarian's nightmare) is served up in restaurants in the town of Furnas. We tried it at Tony's. Definitely make a reservation if you want it, at Tony's we were lucky as all but 1 order was gone which my husband enjoyed with a bit of help from me. We were too late to go into Terra Nostra park at Furnas for a thermal bath so tried at Poça Dona Beija but had no luck there, cash not accepted. We left disappointed as our Canadian credit card required authentication to phone numbers we did not have access to. Continuing that day we drove into the fishing village of Caloura where we ate at the Caloura Bar. Reservations are not accepted, you put your name on a board and wait your turn if it's busy, which it wasn't when we went (one of the benefits of traveling a bit off season) https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...42eb16a8b.jpeg Lovely exterior of the16th century convent in Coloura https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...40a52ee54.jpeg Bar Coloura https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...06f8d4023.jpeg In Furnas: fumaroles are vents or openings at the surface that emit vapours from underground volcanic activity.https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1acfce7b17.png Pots containing meat and vegetables are lowered into these holes, steam cooked for hours and served at lunch in Furnas' restaurants https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...223e683ad.jpeg Typical sign for a Miradouro https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...5ef957ce5.jpeg Miradouro de Santa Iria |
Maribel your advice on Andalucia was invaluable for us so I am glad to pay in forward in a small way with an Azores trip report.
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Fascinating!
That photo of the Mirador is glorious! |
Agree with ekscrunchy! Love that photo of the Miradouro de Santa Iria!!!
Now I have to add one more destination to our bucket list! |
In the Solar de Santo André we had the "Blue Room". Quiet except for the cagarros or Cory's shearwater, migratory nocturnal birds who spend most of their time out at sea but come to shore to nest. They make an strange sound which is unexpected in the middle of the night. I found it thrilling rather than irritating.
You can read about the restoration of the house after it suffered a fire in 1990 here https://solardesantoandre.pt/ and they also have a detailed facebook page. Eduarda showed us around the public rooms where guests would be invited to watch the procession of the Santo Cristo, and there are many interesting vignettes and frescoes to admire. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e893a6509.jpeg https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...8e1c644ef.jpeg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...23fa6e41d.jpeg |
Each morning we looked forward to a delicious breakfast: fresh fruit smoothie/juice, whole fruits (including the locally grown pineapple), local cheeses, breads, and freshly baked cake and a consultation with Eduarda who cheerfully planned our day for us.
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Today’s drive included a walk on the beach at Praia de Santa Bárbara, a lucky break in the weather to drive up to one of the viewpoints of Sete Cidades, the Mirodouro das Cumeerias, and on to the west side of the island to the black sand beach at Mosteiros and its rocky islets.
Following this we decided to visit Ponte da Ferraria for a swim, swirling around in water heated by underground hot springs mixed with the cold atlantic waves. It was an experience I am not sure I would recommend to everyone but we have photos to prove we did it ;) To see the sunset we continued our drive to the most beautiful spa/resort - Sensi Azores Nature and Spa. Despite our scruffy appearance after the Ferraria experience we were welcomed in. Deciding it was too early for dinner and because the view from the bar area is gorgeous we opted to order from the bar menu for soup, burgers/fries, salad, dessert and more Pico wine. Honestly one of our favourite meals on São Miguel. Wrapped in fleece blankets we then watched the sun set from their patio area. For design lovers this resort’s decor alone is worth a visit. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...4c3f55b06.jpeg What can I say about this photo except we were not actually the oldest people there https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bfe355ac4.jpeg Non-alcoholic passion fruit mojito at Sensi https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d4954236c.jpeg |
This is a lovely report! Love the detail and the photos!
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Thanks Mirabel. It's a labour of love to do these trip reports so it's nice to know someone is reading and enjoying them!
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The place I most "needed" to see was Sete Cidades and a clear day was (more or less) was promised. Growing roadside on the way you see beautiful pink azaleas in bloom in late April, canna lilies and agapanthus along with budding hydrangea which put on their show in the summer.
It was a sunny Saturday and local people and tourists both were out for the day along with tour buses and groups from the cruise ship that was in Ponta Delgada, so it was not uncrowded but only a few detestable instagram posers (sorry). After enjoying several miradouros offering different vistas we circled down to the town of Sete Cidades to picnic and see the lovely little Church of São Nicolau. On our way back home, we took advantage of the weather and went up to see Lago do Fogo (Lake of Fire), another crater lake. We found it hard to leave that beautiful spot. It’s easy to see why the Azores are compared to the Hawaiian islands. I would recommend, given the uncertainty of weather, staying on “the green island” of São Miguel for at least 4 or 5 days and being flexible with plans if your goal, like ours, is to see the beautiful sights and enjoy the outdoors. There’s no point in driving to Sete Cidades or Lago do Fogo in poor weather to see nothing but a fog bank. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...9a1f34aaf.jpeg Sete Cidades https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...d4fc0485d.jpeg Church of São Nicolau https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...a112ae742.jpeg Lago do Fogo |
Our final day on São Miguel we explored one part of the island we had not seen yet, the Nordeste. We joked that an EU VIP must live there and have connections as the highway is exceptionally good considering the area population is mostly made up of cows from what we could see. Enroute we stopped at the Gorreana Tea Factory, the oldest and now the only tea plantation in Europe.
Having missed out on the thermal baths in Furnes we booked a visit to the Caldeira Velha for a soak. Going later in the day it was not busy, mostly families and small groups of teens and couples. There is something about sitting nearby in a pool eavesdropping on conversations of which you can’t understand a word to be delightful. The facility itself is nice but not a must do and the change rooms are extremely basic. Not sure I would recommend to anyone fussy about that sort of thing. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...533eced67.jpeg https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e354490ad.jpeg At the end of the highway a more typical winding road took us to this spot on the rugged coast to an ocean fed pool, deserted at this time of year. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...2d2fcde4e2.jpg Caldeira Velha |
Leaving Ponta Delgada by taxi early to the airport was an easy €10 trip and we heard all about the political situation in Portugal from our driver. We found almost everyone to speak excellent English which was good for us. About all we learned and used was Bom Dia and Obrigado/Obrigada which was poor on our part but Portuguese is hard!
We broke up our trip to the Azores into 2 parts. Flying from Ponta Delgada to Lisbon (on time, ham/cheese sandwich & cookies) on Sata and connecting to Madrid was without issue. After a wonderful first time 2+week trip in Andalucia we returned via Lisbon to the islands of Pico and Terceira. To be continued. |
Hi francebound,
Did you wish that you had devoted more time to São Miguel or did you feel that your allotted time was just right? We're debating how many nights with a base in Ponte Delgada. Carl's book is a godsend. I'm eager to hear all about Pico. We have a very good friend who was born and raised on Terceira, so that beckons as well. |
Mirabel, our days were full but 5 nights was just right for us, and we were able to leave looking forward for our adventures in Spain knowing we were coming back to the Azores for another week in May.
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It is good to find another Azores fan, I've been there 14x mostly on Terciera and Faial but have been to orher central group islands as well. The Azores are
a delightful destination. As far as I know there have been two TRs on Fodor's with some follow-ups. I did a detailed one as did Dave Ohio. The people there are helpful and friendly and the scenery is wonderful. |
Still enjoying your report! You have a wonderful way with words. And your photos are gorgeous! I'm surprised to see so many people in the water. Did you wrap yourself in fleece blankets because you were cold from that dip in the hot/cold water? So, I gather April/May is not generally beach weather.
Just curious, why did you break up your Azores visit into 2 separate visits on the same trip? |
Thanks KarenWoo. The reason is the usual one, I wanted to go one place and my husband wanted to go another! But seriously, we both wanted to go to the Azores AND to Andalucia. Point to point airfares were exorbitant from the West Coast so I searched until I hit upon Sata Airlines (codeshare with Westjet) special roundtrip fare, in our case from Vancouver via Toronto to Madrid with return Lisbon via Toronto to Vancouver. This fare allowed a stopover of up to I think it was 7 days in the Azores, in either or both directions. Bingo! The 2 destinations we picked for our stopovers were São Miguel (on the way) and Terceira (on the way back).
Within Spain we traveled by train and car then added on a one-way on TAP from Sevilla to Lisbon where we stayed for a few days (we had already enjoyed a trip to Portugal a few years ago) then Sata to Pico, and Sata Pico to Terceira. Somehow it worked out reasonably well, 9 flights in total. We left Vancouver mid April as I insisted we be in Spain before the hot weather hit which was funny since it was unseasonably cool while we were there! |
Marbel, you mentioned Pico named of course for the often snow capped peak that dominates the island. There are two primary reasons to visit Pico. It has very diverse plant life and don't miss the section called mysteriouso with strange plant life. You will need a car on the island.Another thing about Pico is whale watching. The narrow channel between Pico and Faial is a whale migration path. You will see whales up close. Speaking of narrow channels, you are only a 15 minute ferry ride from Faial which has the better places to stay in Horta. Faial is a stopover for yachts and thus has some really good restaurants. BTW should you decide to ascend the mountain it is imperative to have a guide.
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Great report! It looks very beautiful but seems as though a car would really be necessary.
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Originally Posted by SusanP
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Great report! It looks very beautiful but seems as though a car would really be necessary.
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basingstoke2, good to know. I'm not so much worried about getting lost, more like having car trouble somewhere away from town that doesn't have cell service, especially traveling alone.
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Enjoyed your TR and all the details with my morning coffee.
Another place to put on my bucket list. Thanks for posting. |
If possible, spend a couple of days in Ilha das Flores. Beautiful!!
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Azores part 2, early May
After a very busy few days in Lisbon we arrived by Sata (on time, snack/cookies ;) on Pico Island for 4 full days. It was a balm to the soul after very busy Lisbon. Ours was the only plane at the airport. We picked up our car from Tropical Rent-a-Car and were soon making our way through Madelena to Candelaria for 3 nights in an Atlantic view apartment at the Vinhas do Calhau https://www.vinhasdocalhau.eu/ * Regarding Susan P’s question about cell service, I would not worry about losing coverage on any of the main roads along the coast. I would, however, avoid the rugged secondary roads where service is sketchy and perhaps the upper roads through the middle of the island.* We were not sure we would have enough to do and see on Pico but we were wrong. Originally we thought we would spend a day in Faial but in her very direct way Ana at the front desk talked us out of that idea: “The only good thing about Faial is their view of Pico!” I’m sure if we had another day however we would have gone to Faial, or to São Jorge (the cheese!). Ana arranged a whale watching trip for us and gave us driving tour ideas. This blog had some good info too: https://randomtrip.net/pico-azores-travel-guide/ Pico did not offer any outstanding dining options (probably Faial caters more to that preference) but we would recommend the restaurant Magma in Santo Amaro and the Cella Bar near Madelena for drinks. Magma reminded us of something you’d see in Big Sur, California. Gorgeous view, nice food, we heard it’s very busy in high season. The Cella Bar is unique with a location smack dab on the ocean. Madelena had a casual restaurant called Cinco where my husband had the traditional Porto hot sandwich called francesinha. Not a dish that looks appealing but stick-to-your-ribs filling. The fish was fresh at Ancorodouro, also in Madelena. After the whale watching trip the Baleias Café in Lajes do Pico we had a very good lunch. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...c8105abc7.jpeg Magma https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...572648b90.jpeg Cella Bar |
We walked from the Vinhas on a quiet road with the sea on one side and the UNESCO heritage Criação Velha where stone walls called currais protect the vines, all the way to the Cooperativa Vitivinicola Da Ilha Do Pico for wine tasting with the delightful Maria. She spoke in detail about the challenges and rewards of the industry on Pico Island. We sampled these wines.
https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f1553d196.jpeg We drove to the base of Pico Mountain where the climbers begin their ascent and then backtracked to follow the lovely straight road to some beautiful views of São Jorge. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...e4bafc2b1.jpeg Coming to a crossroads we continued on the upper ridge secondary roads which were washed out from winter storms and lacking useful directional signs. This cow had an opinion about that; ‘dumb tourists’! https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...b21206d2a.jpeg |
We drove to Lajes do Pico for our morning whale watching tour. We were in a group of about 20 along with a naturalist and the skipper. It was a clear day but very windy and the rollers were large. We made the mistake of not sitting at the very stern of the zodiac which I would recommend doing for anyone with back issues as we suffered the consequences. We did not experience seasickness but others in the group did.
We saw 3 sperm whales and a number of risso dolphins along with some great views of Pico Island and the mountain from the sea. https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...353b42310.jpeg Sperm Whale going for a deep dive https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...65b238b8d.jpeg The views of Pico Mountain from Lajes are beautiful |
Our last day on Pico we drove to Lajido. The House of the Volcanos was closed for lunch as was the Interpretive Centre of the Vinyards Culture, but we walked through the narrow streets to see the black lava cottages with their lava red contrasting shutters and doors.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...26ad3bdfe.jpeg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...1d55b253b.jpeg Later, the Gruta das Torres was an interesting visit. We were able to join a tour in English. Helmets on and carrying flashlights we were led by a knowledgeable guide down into the lava tube to learn how they were formed. At one point we were asked to remain silent for a few minutes and turn off our flashlights in order to experience the perfect darkness of the cave, with only the sound of dripping water. Amazing experience. If interested I would make sure to book this visit on their website well in advance. https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...55e1a18eb.jpeg Gruta da Torres After a last glass of Pico wine at the Cella Bar and a last look at Pico Mountain it was time to go to the airport for our flight to Terceira. A small airport with one very long line for security allowed us to watch an emotional scene; deeply felt goodbyes between a group of young people and their friends; boyfriends and girlfriends clutching each other, with some adult family members standing by. Why were they leaving, were they going back to Lisbon for school? An athletic tournament? We never found out but emotions were running high and there were many hugs, kisses, tears and last waves goodbye. https://cimg8.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...172ff063c.jpeg |
Thanks for the cell service info.
Love the picture of the diving whale! |
Ultra fabulous trip report, and some of the most dramatic travel photos I've seen recently. The one at the end of the twisty road with the waves crashing took my breath away.
I had a lovely conversation recently with a restaurant owner in Newark, NJ who was from Sao Miguel. He said that in Sao Miguel you can experience all four seasons in a single day: a downpour in the morning followed by hail. Beach weather from 12-2pm, and then having to put on a jacket to go out to dinner. Sounds like we should all run away. How does that compare with what you experienced? |
Originally Posted by shelemm
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Ultra fabulous trip report, and some of the most dramatic travel photos I've seen recently. The one at the end of the twisty road with the waves crashing took my breath away.
I had a lovely conversation recently with a restaurant owner in Newark, NJ who was from Sao Miguel. He said that in Sao Miguel you can experience all four seasons in a single day: a downpour in the morning followed by hail. Beach weather from 12-2pm, and then having to put on a jacket to go out to dinner. Sounds like we should all run away. How does that compare with what you experienced? We knew the best chance for sunshine and warm weather wasn't when we we going, but we also enjoy the benefits of shoulder season travel so it's a trade off. Mostly we were in long pants or hiking shorts with layers on top, running shoes, we always had a waterproof jacket on hand and I could have used a lightweight scarf, but we also needed sun hats and sunscreen. It did rain off and on most days but temperatures were pleasant most of the time and just as often sunny and warm. It could be cloudy on one end of the island and sunny at the other. My husband went ocean swimming 3 times and said it was about the same temperature as we see in the Gulf Island waters here in B.C., ie. tolerable :) |
I'm really loving your report and beautiful photos.
Vinhas do Calhou was our choice for Pico, reserved and paid for (4 nights, non-refundable), and unfortunately we had to cancel but hope to return in the near future. Which was your apartment, if you don't mind sharing? |
Maribel, We had Apartment #1. The terrace offered a spectacular view of the ocean and sunset views.
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Wow! Thanks!
Such nice views! I had excellent communications with Vinhas do Calhau and am eager finally to experience it. |
Part 3: Terceira
After a short early evening flight on Sata from Pico to Terceira (on-time, no cookies) we picked up our car from Angra Car Rental. Their location is a short walk from the arrivals exit, so outside of the terminal.The first car we were assigned was a real beater that should never have been offered as a rental and we said no to that. After some discussion we left with a nice Citroen just like the one we had in Pico. The UNESCO designated city of Angra do Heroismo was our favourite city in the Azores with a wonderful museum, scenic walking trails on Monte Brasil, colourful ermidas, and with easy access by car to some nice miradouros and natural reserves. Our first stay was 2 nights in Angra do Heroismo at the Hotel Cruzeiro: good location, a reasonable rate and a decent buffet breakfast. There was weird neon green lighting in the hallway, no idea what designer thought that was a good idea! Our second, a 3 night stay at an Airbnb in quiet Serreta. Of the places we dined in Terceira our recommendations would be Beira Mar in São Mateus for seafood and Ti Choa in Serreta for alcatra. https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...36735f1a2.jpeg Angra do Heroismo https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...eef3c8a63.jpeg Lovely views from Monte Brasil https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...fda5239a3.jpeg Colourful ermida https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bbc79961f.jpeg The Duque da Terceira garden https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...bb3980449.jpeg Paving repairs are not simple in a Unesco heritage designated city https://cimg9.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...3c38d8140.jpeg View from the choir loft of this church within the Angra museum which itself is housed in a former Franciscan monastery. Highly recommended even for those who may not be museum goers, it's very interesting. On a rainy day you could spend a lot of time here and when we went we were almost the only visitors. |
The panoramic vista of Miradouro da Serra do Cume in contrast with the below-ground Algar do Carvão. Both are within easy driving distance of Angra. It is impossible to do justice to either in photos.
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Our last few days in Terceira we stayed in an Airbnb that was right beside the Mata de Serreta Nature Reserve on the north end of the island.
The road ran by the cottage but was closed not far down the road due to a landslide so we had no traffic to speak of. The location would not appeal to everyone as there are no restaurants nearby and we had trouble finding a grocery store. It did mean having to go the long way around to visit Biscoitos, but that was not an issue. We liked the peace and quiet and did not even mind cooking for ourselves for a change. It was a great way to spend our last few days in the Azores, walking, reading, relaxing and looking out to sea. https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...619442bf5.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...f0021d230.jpeg https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...10ea82b0f9.jpg https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/www.fod...5fd8be2847.jpg |
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