The wild coast of northern Terceira is well worth exploring. Discover the best views by leaving the main roads and venturing down the narrow tracks. / The warm thermal water at Caldeira Velha is a great place to to bathe in man-made pools surrounded by dense forest. / The tiny chapel on the edge of Lagoa das Furnas is eerie and romantic. / The port of Angra do Heroísmo was an important stop-off point for ships journeying to and from the New World. It was recognised as a Unesco World Heritage site in 1983
Top image: Explore São Miguel’s diverse landscapes by car. There are plenty of easily accessible viewpoints such as this one at the Lake Fogo crater. / The frond of a new fern unfurls itself. / Every third car on Terceira seems to be a farmer’s Toyota Hilux pick-up truck with a working dog in the back. / Situated by the natural black beaches on the northern coast of São Miguel, the Santa Barbara Eco Beach Resort is a perfect base for exploring the stunning surrounding nature. / It takes 14 hours to slow cook the local dish known as Alcatra and it’s worth the wait.
Top image: A bird’s (or drone’s) eye view of the dry stone walls that make up the patchwork of Terceira. / The Caves at Algar do Carvão are spectacular. As you enter through a very unassuming door you feel a real sense of discovery and they seem to have their own micro climate. / The beautiful city of Angra do Heroísmo is a journey through time, with some exceptional architecture. This is a detail of its 16th-century cathedral.
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