Who are we?
Hi traveler! If you’ve made it this far, I’m guessing Terceira has already sparked your curiosity—and we can assure you that digging a little deeper into this island is a great decision. We’re Aina and Daniel, a couple from Barcelona who love to travel, discover the world, and, above all, share it with people like you.
We’ve been traveling together for over 9 years, and in 2024 we decided to create our guide to the island of São Miguel—our first website dedicated to one of the Azores islands. We never imagined the incredible response it would receive. Seeing so many people use it to plan their trips and receiving your messages sharing your experiences was one of the best rewards we could have hoped for. That’s when we realized we wanted to continue this project—and the next stop had to be Terceira.
Why Terceira?
One of the things we love most about the Azores is that each island has its own personality, and Terceira is a perfect example of that. Angra do Heroísmo, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, along with its traditions, volcanic nature, and landscapes, make this island a destination with so much to offer. And just like with São Miguel, we realized that the available information for planning a trip to Terceira didn’t do it justice.
Terceira isn’t a crowded island, but it’s a place full of life and lush nature. In fact, it’s often called the “playground” of the Azores. Once you experience its festivals, traditions, and the vibrant atmosphere of the island, you quickly understand why. And all of this without losing that sense of peace and authenticity that’s becoming harder and harder to find when traveling.
Since there’s so much to see and do in Terceira, we’ve created this travel guide organized by areas. The idea is to help you plan each day more easily, make the most of your time on the island, and not miss any of its hidden corners. And if you enjoy hiking, we’ve included some trail suggestions in each area that you can combine with your visits.
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And finally, 10 things about us to help you get to know us a bit better...
1. We're from Barcelona and we're in love with this city, although our hearts also have a soft spot for other incredible cities in Spain like Madrid, Seville, or San Sebastián.
2. We've been traveling together for 9 years. Our first trip was to Scotland and since then, we haven't been able to stop. Discovering new places and living experiences has become our priority.
3. We're always planning our next destination. Aina is more into detailed planning, while Dani prefers to improvise and 'go with the flow'. To find a middle ground, we always leave plenty of free time to improvise or do whatever comes up at each destination we visit, like wandering aimlessly or exploring less crowded areas.
4. Aina used to have a terrible fear of flying. If you knew how many times Dani has endured the force of panic squeezing his hand... Nevertheless, fear has never stopped her from getting on planes and nowadays, she can boast of having (almost) completely overcome this fear.
5. While traveling, we complement each other perfectly from day one, although we must confess something: we have different rhythms. For Dani, going a day without his 30-minute nap is very difficult, while Aina sees it as a waste of time during the trip. Still, we've managed to find a balance (or so we think).
6. We adore hiking and nature, which explains why the Azores are so special to us. Our other favorite destinations are clear: Iceland and Scotland, other natural paradises. But don't think we don't enjoy a good city like New York or any European capital full of culture and history.
7. We love to eat, and who doesn't? Before visiting a new country or city, we research its gastronomy and the best restaurants to taste it. In fact, it's very likely that before arriving, we already have several reservations made.
8. Dani can't leave a country or region without trying its main traditional dish, and we assure you he's a true fan of Terceira's famous 'Alcatra'. Aina is a bit more "particular" when it comes to eating, but to win her over, all you have to do is offer her a good cheese. You can imagine how happy she is in Italy or France, although the Azores stole her heart with the 'Queijo São Jorge'.
9. We love to walk kilometers and kilometers without stopping. If we can, during our travels we try not to use any type of transportation, especially in cities, so we don't miss out on anything along the way and discover every corner of the place we visit. You can imagine the pain in our feet we have at the end of the day...
10. We really enjoy being active and on the go most of the time, but we're not going to lie to you: we also highly value having days of rest where we 'do absolutely nothing'. Spending time watching a good movie or reading a book is another pleasure of life.
