Terceira

Angra do Heroísmo

Angra do Heroísmo is a historic harbour city on Terceira's south coast.

Angra do Heroísmo and its bay seen from above
A view over Angra do Heroísmo and its bay

Angra do Heroísmo facts

Location
Terceira, south coast
Type
Historic harbour city
Historic centre
UNESCO World Heritage Site
UNESCO site area
212.4 ha

Getting there: The drive from Terceira airport at Lajes to the centre takes 22 minutes.

Angra do Heroísmo · weather now

20.0°C

Observed , Azores time · IPMA

Visiting Angra do Heroísmo on your own

Book the Palácio dos Capitães-Generais at least 5 days ahead.

Museu de Angra do Heroísmo, Edifício de São Francisco

island history exhibitions in the former São Francisco convent

Hours
1 October to 31 March: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 09:30 to 17:30, last admission 17:00. 1 April to 30 September: Tuesday to Sunday and public holidays 10:00 to 18:00, last admission 17:30. Closed on Mondays

Checked on Museu de Angra do Heroísmo.

Palácio dos Capitães-Generais

palace rooms with royal portraits in the former Jesuit college

Hours
Monday to Saturday 10:00 to 17:00. Official events can suspend visits
Tickets
non-residents €8; residents €5; children aged 14 and under free; ages 65 and over 50% off
Booking
request at least 5 days ahead via visit-palacios.PGR@azores.gov.pt or +351 295 402 300; bring photo ID

Checked on Presidency of the Azores Government.

Angra do Heroísmo sights

The centre follows a grid of streets above the harbour. Jardim Duque da Terceira rises above the centre. Alto da Memória sits at the top.

Sé de Angra
Cathedral on Rua da Sé
Jardim Duque da Terceira
Terraced garden below Alto da Memória
Alto da Memória
Viewpoint above the town and bay
Museu de Angra do Heroísmo
History displays in São Francisco convent
Monte Brasil
Volcanic peninsula overlooking the town
Rua da Sé in Angra do Heroísmo
Rua da Sé in Angra do Heroísmo

Questions about Angra do Heroísmo

How do you get to Angra do Heroísmo?

Fly to Lajes Airport on Terceira, then continue by road to Angra do Heroísmo. The airport is 20 km from the city. I'd plan the onward journey before landing, especially if you intend to take a bus.

How do you get from Lajes Airport to Angra do Heroísmo?

You can take an EVT bus from Lajes Airport to Angra do Heroísmo. Buses leave from the departures area. Some journeys need a change in Praia da Vitória. Check whether your chosen departure is direct.

Places near Angra do Heroísmo

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The volcanic chimney inside Algar do Carvão

Algar do Carvão

A volcanic chimney in central Terceira.

16 minutes by car from Angra do Heroísmo

 Walled fields below the Serra do Cume viewpoint

Serra do Cume

A viewpoint above Terceira's fields and stone walls.

24 minutes by car from Angra do Heroísmo

 Natural pools among the lava rocks at Biscoitos

Biscoitos

Natural tidal pools in lava rock.

25 minutes by car from Angra do Heroísmo

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