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Terceira Island, the Azores
While none of the Azores islands see huge numbers of tourists, most visitors spend their time on Sao Miguel. However, the other eight islands in the archipelago have plenty to offer, including Terceira. With sandy beaches, dozens of stunning viewpoints, and even the ability to explore inside an extinct volcano, we'd recommend at least three full days on the island. Here are some of the top things to do while you're there.
Head to the Top of Serra do Cume
At 3,350 feet high, the summit of Serra de Santa Bárbara in the west of Terceira is the highest point on the island. On clear days, visiting the lookout ensures stunning views in every direction, and if you're lucky, you'll even be able to spot some of the other Azorean islands. While most visitors drive to the viewpoint, it is also possible to walk—look for signs pointing the way to the trilho turistico in Santa Bárbara village.
Walk Inside an Extinct Volcano
The biggest highlight of a visit to Terceira is the Algar do Carvão, a lava tube in the middle of the island. With a vertical drop of 150 feet from the mouth of the cavern to its floor—and a further 150-foot descent to the rainwater-fed lagoon that marks its deepest point—this is a must-see for most visitors.
Explore the Colorful Town Center of Angra do Heroísmo
A majority of visitors base themselves in Angra do Heroísmo, the capital and largest city on Terceira. Its town center was listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site in 1983, and a few minutes spent exploring the beautiful, brightly colored buildings makes it easy to see why. There are plenty of museums, galleries, and other indoor attractions worthy of your attention, but when the sun's out, simply wandering through the cobbled plazas and down the narrow streets with no particular plan is highly rewarding.
Your Packing List
The weather on Terceira is subtropical and quite temperate, with temps from November to April averaging in the low to mid-60s, and temps from May to October in the low to mid-70s. That said, no matter what time of year you visit, the island has several microclimates and the weather can vary throughout the day; be sure to pack plenty of layers.
Built during the early 12th century under the direction of Khmer King Suryavarman II, Angkor Wat is considered to be the world's largest religious monument. Despite sustaining damage during regional conflicts, the site, which consists of more than 72 temples and structures, has survived for centuries and continues to be a major destination for tourists visiting the bustling Cambodian city of Siem Reap.
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