Guided Walks
The islands of the Azores, with their mild climate (day time temperature ranging from 14-22 degrees), are the most wonderful islands for walking. Our suggested walks incorporate some of the best scenic walks on the island.
Guided Walk - Rocha do Chambre
Today’s 11km walk takes you to the heart of the island along one of Terceira’s most spectacular trails surrounded by nature. A varied landscape takes you to one of the highest points of the island where, weather dependent, it is possible to see the outer reaches of the island. You will discover how the island would have looked before the first settlers arrived.
- Difficulty: Grade 3 (Hard)
- Duration: 6 hours (Full day)
Guided Walk – Wine and Vineyards
This 16.7km trail departs on the north coast in the village of Biscoitos - this vineyard area is where they produce one of the best wines in the Azores, the ‘Verdelho’. The different tracks experienced during the walk have been chosen to represent the different senses such as smell, sound and colour.
- Difficulty: Grade 2 (Medium)
- Duration: 7 hours (Full day)
Guided Walk – West Coast
This 9.5km trail, on the western part of the island, will take you from the coast up to the pasturelands. This change of landscape will take you through a mixture of native flora, the ‘Metrosideros’ forest and great pastures, that all have a story to tell from earthquakes, pilgrimages and even a submarine eruption (1998) that was quite unique. On a clear day, you will be able to see the neighbouring central islands of São Jorge, Pico and Graciosa.
- Difficulty: Grade 2 (Medium)
- Duration: 6 hours (Full day)
Guided Walk – Mistérios Negros
This 10.5km walk is along one of the most emblematic hiking trails of Terceira, a Laurissilva forest and a really fairy-tale landscape. The certified guides will provide information on the geology of the area and about the native cloud forest in low altitude.
- Difficulty: Grade 2-3 (Medium-Hard)
- Duration: 3.5 hours (Half day)
Guided Walk – The Last Eruption
Take an easy walk (6km) in the centre of the Island, along maroon coloured small stone (lapilli) paths lined with intermittent varieties of lichen. Mostly occupied by primary endemic vegetation, it is the presence of bryophytes plants that produce clean air. This walking tour is very easy, circular and mostly flat and will help you better understand the geology of the interior of the island and the area of the last Azorean eruption.
- Difficulty: Grade 1 (Easy)
- Duration: 2.5 hours (Half day)
Guided Walk – Coastal Walk
At the time of the new age discoveries and pirate ships, the island was often attacked and thus it became necessary to protect Terceira’s coastlines. This 5.7km route takes you to a group of fortifications that were built to defend the island from marauders and which are now merely represented by archaeological remains, stubbornly resisting 500 years of erosion. This is a gentle walk and a pleasant coastal walk to discover places of historic importance.
- Difficulty: Grade 2 (Medium)
- Duration: 2.5 hours (Half day)
Guided Walk – Wine and Vineyards
This 3.5km trail departs on the north coast in the village of Biscoitos - this vineyard area is where they produce one of the best wines in the Azores, the ‘Verdelho’. This afternoon walk (departs 14:00) also includes a visit to the wine museum. Note: Not available on Sundays and Mondays due the schedule of the Wine Museum.
- Difficulty: Grade 1 (Easy)
- Duration: 2 hours (Half day)
Guided Walk – Sunset
When the sun approaches the horizon, the colours of green and blue merge in a golden hue on the landscape. This 3.5km walk amongst the woods and pasturelands provide some amazing sightseeing spots. Facing west, waiting to see the desired green-ray effect, is the exact time when you stop for a tasty picnic with regional products that have been prepared for your enjoyment. Note: Sunset tour is not available between November and March.
- Difficulty: Grade 1 (Easy)
- Duration: 3 hours (Half day)
Price is £53 per adult and £27 per child under 12yrs (Half Day) and £67 per adult and £34 per child under 12yrs (Full Day)
Notes
- Pick up from hotels at Angra do Heroismo at around 09:00 or 14:00
- Departures: Daily
- Guided walks with English speaking guide and transfers to and from walks. A picnic lunch is included on the full day walks
- Minimum 2 people and maximum 12
- Recommended: Comfortable clothing, walking boots, hiking poles, rain jacket, hat, sun lotion, binoculars, camera and a refillable water bottle or canister - plastic water bottles will not be provided locally.