On Terceira Island, inhabitants have farmed volcanic craters for centuries. #history #heritage #volcano #azores | Ancient Blog

Have you heard of Terceira Island before? It’s a stunning untouched paradise where you can walk inside the Algar do Carvão volcano’s chimney, see infinite green fields, and so much more without crowds, as there’s no mass tourism yet! If you come between May and October, you’ll witness their traditional Street Bull Run, and the island is also fully covered with hydrangeas in summer! I’ve published two detailed blog posts with guides to this gorgeous hidden gem! They include all the locations, pic

Highlight of 2024 ↓ 🌱 Save for your Azores dream trip! 🌄 DAYS 1-3: TERCEIRA ISLAND - Explore Angra do Heroísmo: UNESCO historic center with sites like Pátio da Alfândega, Monte Brasil hike, and Jardim Duque da Terceira. - Island Views: Serra do Cume’s “patchwork” pastures, Porto Judeu’s coastal beauty, and Porto Martins’ natural pools. Algar do Carvão: Hike into a volcanic chimney and enjoy the Furnas do Enxofre trail. - Local Experiences: Lunch at Quinta dos Açores, buggy tour, and wine tasti