Terceira was known as the island of Jesus Christ as it was settled by Portuguese navigators. Settlement in the area started around the year 1450 when its captaincy was granted to a Flemish, Jacome de Bruges, by Prince Henry the Navigator. Initially, Terceira’s economy revolved around agriculture mainly through the production of grains and the export of woad. Terceira is currently one of the most iconic islands in the Azores archipelago and a place of many irresistible attractions. Some top locations in Terceira include; Algar do Carvao, Monte Brasil, Fort of Sao Joao Baptista, Miradouro da Serra do Cume, Gruta do Natal, Ilheus das Cabras, and several others.
Tourists can explore the city's historical and religious sites on sightseeing tours and cultural and historical tours that allow them to discover historical facts and artefacts. Some famous landmarks in Terceira can be sited and shortly explored on walking and biking tours through the best city pathways. Visitors will gain an insight into Terceira’s culinary culture on food and wine tasting tours that allow them to explore famous restaurants and bars in the city. A personalised experience of the city's best tour activities can be enjoyed on private custom tours, and visitors will enjoy other outdoor activities in Terceira. Visitors can also explore the island’s water bodies on boat cruises and sailings, and engage in water sport activities.
With convenient airport transfers and other city transports, visitors will enjoy convenient rides to their destinations at ease and can also expand their tour with visits to towns and cities outside Terceira on day trips and excursions. They can also extend their exploration in Terceira’s neighbouring cities and towns with multi-day tours. The tour agency, Tripindicator is fully dedicated to giving the best touring experience to visitors, carefully selected from tours with the best user feedback and ratings. All packages are available to customers at very affordable rates, compared to other tour agencies.
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