TERCEIRA Island - 38º 43'N and 27º 12'W
21 mi east of São Jorge, 90 mi northwest of São Miguel and 32 mi southeast of Graciosa | Population - 56,437
402 km2
AREA
29 km2
LONG
18 km2
WIDE
The city of Angra do Heroismo, the main urban center of the island was classified as World Heritage by UNESCO because of the beauty of its Renaissance houses, their churches and monasteries, characterized by vivid colors and cascading historical and cultural value.
Major Attractions
- → City of Angra do Heroísmo
- → Algar do Carvão