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AZORES<br />
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HOLIDAYS ON TERCEIRA<br />
The Lilac Island<br />
Terceira covers an area of 402 sq. km, is 30 km at its longest and 17.6 km at its widest. The island is a<br />
plateau, with the Serra do Cume to the east, the Serra do Labacal with the highest point at Pico Alto (rising<br />
to 808 m), and the Serra de Santa Barbara (rising to 1,023 m) to the west.<br />
From Alto da Memória or from Monte Brasil belvedere one can see the historical centre of Angra do<br />
Heroísmo with its small streets, churches, palaces, manor houses, monuments, squares and gardens that<br />
were kept and maintained until today. That’s the reason why this historical centre is a UNESCO World<br />
Heritage Site since 1983. Praia da Vitória, to the east, with its sandy beach is a charming small town<br />
and, inland, the views from the 500m high point of the Serra do Cume, over the gigantic quilt made up<br />
of green pastures separated by black volcanic stone walls are quite breathtaking. Terceira caters to all<br />
interests from golf, exploring volcanos, walking, swimming in natural rock pools and visiting the sixtyeight<br />
“Impérios” (small chapels of the Holy Spirit) from the 19th century, which are scattered throughout<br />
the island. Then there are the colorful festivals and street bullfights (they pad the bulls’ horn’s and bulls are<br />
never hurt) where the only casualty is young men’s wounded pride.<br />
ACTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND<br />
Terceira Island<br />
Private car tours & regular tours, golf, spa programs, whale watching, diving.<br />
FESTIVITIES ON THE ISLAND<br />
Holy Ghost Festivities - April until September, Sanjoaninas 24th June, Praia da Vitoria Festivities, Many<br />
music festivals during summer time, <strong>International</strong> Folklore Festival - August.
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