From the colorful and unique imperió shrines that dot the cobblestoned streets of the port town of Praia Da Vitória, to the atmospheric allure of Algar do Carvão, a 90-meter-deep volcanic chimney that formed some 3,200 years ago, the island of Terceira is an utter joy to explore. Spend a day relaxing on a volcanic beach, dive the island’s incredible shipwrecks and reefs, or head to the historic town of Angra do Heroísmo. With its atmospheric winding alleyways, formidable 16th century fortress and beautifully-preserved Old Town, this UNESCO World Heritage Site is the oldest city in the Azores archipelago. Alternatively, head north to the village of Biscoitos to take a dip in lava-rock bathing pools and sample some traditional fortified wines at the Museu do Vinho.
