Summer fests and other Ilha Terceira, Portugal Things to Do Tips

Every village hosts their own fests for one or two days, sometimes more. They usually consist of a traditional catholic parade, street bull fight, and loads of dancing, eating and drinking. If youre lucky enough to be in a family circle as I am, you will get to experience a fest in every village as the families are spread through the island and take turns in hosting the other relatives......this will be everyday during most of the summer.
If youre alone, I would advise the fests of the two biggest towns Praia da Vitória and Angra do Heroismo.
Some people do not enjoy bull fighting, I dont either. This type of bull fighting is much nicer since people arent violent towards the bull, they just set him free in the street, it is fun to watch and who knows....go for a run? hehe

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I terribly regret not having more pictures, but something I would advise doing is asking a local how to get to Biscoitos (natural swimming pool by the ocean), go to Pico island by boat (you will most likely have dolphins following) and scuba diving (I regret not doing this)

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Its the 2nd town of the island and its translation would be "Victory Beach" because in the first half of XIX century the Liberal Monarchy movement defeated the invasion attempt of the Absolutists. Later on, the Liberals spread through the Azores and finally to the mainland.
It will always be part of my routine in the Island. Buy a newspaper, have breakfast and relax at the beach. The local fests are great and the first time I experienced them, I couldnt believe those people would go to work the next day. The fact is, it lasts one week and they barely sleep.
Also a great place for you to buy fresh fish and veggies at the local market

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Terceira's biggest town. UNESCO world heritage. Suffered with a big earthquake in January 1st 1980, but restaured as much as possible. Its Architectonics are definetly worth the visit.

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