Ships in sight, new tales on the tide!
Since the 16th century, Terceira has constituted itself as an Atlantic center for the convergence of trade routes, so that goods arrived at the port of Angra not only from distant places but also from nearby islands.
Under the Influence of the Holy Spirit
The term “paraclete” comes from the Greek parákletos, meaning the one who helps, comforts, encourages, protects, and intercedes. This is the title of the Third Person of the Christian Holy Trinity: The Lord Holy Spirit (Senhor Espírito Santo), as He is referred to by the Azoreans and how He is perceived in these islands.
Commercia
Since the 16th century, Terceira has been an Atlantic center for the
confluence of trade routes, that is why at the port of Angra arrived
ships not only from distant places, but also from nearby islands.
The Island in the words of Nemésio
Get to know a little more about this island, understand better what it means to be an Azorean, admire, knowing what you are seeing, the landscapes and places of Terceira, through the words of Vitorino Nemésio.
Angra: Today and in Bygone Days
This itinerary allows you to visit the main points of interest and landmarks of the city of Angra do Heroísmo.
Liberal Terceira
When Angra, this small, proud city in the Atlantic was transformed, into the capital of the Kingdom of Portugal
Wine, Grapes and Landscape
We suggest you to go around the island with this theme in mind, visiting places, observing artistic elements, understanding stains of landscape, experiencing flavours.
Monte Brasil and the three fortresses of Angra
To visit Angra, from the perspective proposed in the title, one has to cover five centuries of visions of the world
America started here!
There are many reasons why we can say that, in many ways, North America started here.