Praia da Vitoria

Getting ashore

Ships call at Praia da Vitória, on the Azores island of Terceira. Transfers run to Angra do Heroísmo, the old town and UNESCO site.

The Azores weather changes quickly, with wind and rain. Book transfers in advance, as the port is some distance from the town.

The historic town is a UNESCO site, with a harbour, the Sé cathedral and the old fortresses.

The island has volcanic craters, pastures and the Algar do Carvão, a volcanic chimney you can visit.

Azorean food includes cozido, the stew cooked in the ground, and fresh tuna. Local cheese and wine are good buys.

The currency is the euro. Cards are accepted in most places, and ATMs are in the towns.

The port is flat, but the old town is hilly. The Algar has steep stairs. Ask your operator for accessible vehicles.