Holidays on Terceira - where volcanoes and whales are at home

The name gives it away: Terceira is the ‘third island’ of the Azores and an absolute paradise for outdoor and nature lovers. Sea blue and grass green are the dominant colours which, together with a blooming landscape and rich fauna, ensure pure relaxation. Climb the extinct volcano ‘Monte Brasil’, hike through the laurel forest Mata da Serreta and swim in the spectacular lava pools of Biscoitos. While you're here, how about a guided wine tour? The north is known as a good wine-growing region and for its Verdelho wine.

In Angra do Heroísmo, the UNESCO World Heritage city with its colourful architecture, a stroll through the city can be perfectly combined with a visit to a speciality restaurant. Try the slow-cooked meat dish Alcatra or savour the spicy aroma of Queijo Velho cheese. The next adventure awaits at the harbour of Angra do Heroísmo: a boat tour that takes you up close to dolphins and whales. Holidays in Terceira cannot be described. You have to experience it.