Where to STAY IN TERCEIRA ISLAND – Best hotels and places

When visiting Terceira island, you should decide beforehand where to stay in Terceira island, as the choice of accommodation will be an important factor in your trip’s sucess. This post tells you the best areas to stay in Terceira island, along with the best suggestions according to the type of accommodation and budget available, so that you can make the best choice regarding where to stay in Terceira island.

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The best areas to stay in Terceira island

Terceira island is a large island with many accommodation options, so you can choose to stay in various areas of the island. However, the two main towns, Angra do Heroísmo, the capital and the biggest city, and Praia da Vitória, on the east coast and near the airport, are where you will find the most diversity and quality of accommodation. Other good places to stay are Porto Judeu and Biscoitos.

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WHERE TO STAY IN TERCEIRA ISLAND

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We stayed in Terceira Island at Hotel Ilha, right in the historic center of Angra do Heroísmo, with comfortable rooms and affordable prices. From there, you can explore the historic center of Angra do Heroísmo on foot.

But there are other excellent accommodation options when visiting Terceira island. Here we leave our suggestions on the best places to stay in Terceira island.

1. Angra do Heroismo

Angra do Heroismo is Terceira island biggest city and one of the three capital cities of the Azores. Its population is around 35,000. It is definitely the best place to stay in Terceira island, as it is where you will find more (and better) options. Her are our suggestions for where to stay in Angra do Heroismo.

• If you want cheaper options to stay in Terceira island, at Angra do Heroismo, you can choose between Angra Bed & Breakfast, My Angra Charming House or Memória Boutique Hostel.

• Other good options, all in the center of Angra do Heroísmo, are the apartments Casa Flor d’Sal and Casa da Sé or local accommodation houses such as À Descoberta d’Angra! and Casa da Muralha.

• If you prefer accommodation with more comfort and exclusivity to stay in Terceira island, you can choose between Azoris Angra Garden – Plaza Hotel, Terceira Mar Hotel, or Pousada de Angra do Heroismo Castelo de S. Sebastiao, the best places to stay in Terceira island.

2. Praia da Vitória

• If you want cheaper options to stay in Terceira island, at Praia da Vitória, you can choose between Hostel da Palmeira, o ZIGZAG HOSTEL and Royal Beach Hostel.

• Other good options to stay in Terceira island, all in the center of Praia da Vitória, are the apartments Downtown Praia da Vitória AL or the local accommodation house White House I.

• If you prefer accommodation with more comfort and exclusivity to stay in Terceira island, at Praia da Vitória, you can choose between Hotel Praia Marina by RIDAN Hotels and Atlantida Mar Hotel.

3. Porto Judeu

Despite being a small town, Porto Judeu is a good place to stay on the island of Terceira, as you will be close to attractions such as Algar do Carvão and Furnas do Enxofre. Two good options are the local accommodation houses Casa do Galante and Cantinho da Bela Vista.

4. Biscoitos

Biscoitos is one of the most famous bathing areas on Terceira Island and is therefore also a privileged place to stay. Two good options are the apartments Alojamento Ponta Negra and the modern “tree houses” Caparica Azores Ecolodge.

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