The Azores: Cycling on Terceira

Duration
7 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Easy/moderate
D-Score™
D1 - Beginner Friendly

Overview

A seven day Azorean adventure cycling on Terceira, one of nine islands in this stunning Atlantic archipelago. Terceira is known as the Lilac Isle because its volcanic coastline turns the prettiest of pastel purple at sunset, although you’ll cycle through an array of colour, culture and communities on this self-guided holiday. Although it's categorised as an easy to moderate cycling tour, covering 20-45km each day, the landscapes are dramatic and volcanic, with opportunities to swim in black lava rock pools, visit the steamy landscapes of Furnas do Enxofre and the vast lava tube, Gruta do Natal. Bike rental is included in the price.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrival

Arrival

Day 2: Angra do Heroísmo loop

40 km 825 m

D1

Angra do Heroísmo loop

Day 3: Angra do Heroísmo - Altares

31 km 497 m

D1

Angra do Heroísmo - Altares

Day 4: Altares - Praia da Vitória

34 km 789 m

D1

Altares - Praia da Vitória

Day 5: Praia da Vitória loop

46 km 866 m

D1

Praia da Vitória loop

Day 6: Praia da Vitória - Angra do Heroísmo

29 km 485 m

D1

Praia da Vitória - Angra do Heroísmo

Day 7: Departure

Departure

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Azores

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