The Top 20 Attractions around Altares
There are plenty of places to see and visit around Altares. Whether you love hiking or cycling, Altares is a region where 20
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
hidden gems are waiting to be explored and visited. Check the top places to visit in the region and plan your next adventure today.
Last updated: November 10, 2025
Lake of the Mistérios Negros
Highlight (Segment) • Lake
Very idyllic small lake.
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Sulphur Furnaces
Highlight • Volcano
Keep on the path and breath in the sulphurous gases emanating from the ground in wisps! This whole area is hot! A good reminder that this entire island exists in …
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Negro Lagoon
Highlight • Lake
Circular walk "Misterio Negro". Very nice hiking trail on Terceira. Solid (waterproof) shoes are recommended! Sure-footedness in wet weather absolutely necessary! No "Turnschuhweg" even if others see it that way ...
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Christmas Cave
Highlight • Cave
For some reason, I imagined the whole thing to be more spectacular.
In any case, the different formations were certainly very interesting, and there are several signs explaining the formations. …
In any case, the different formations were certainly very interesting, and there are several signs explaining the formations. …
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Algar do Carvão Cave
Highlight • Cave
This grotto really impressed me - unfortunately the pictures can only show the dimensions to a limited extent.
It is a volcanic vent that you climb into. The upper part …
It is a volcanic vent that you climb into. The upper part …
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Convent of São Gonçalo in Angra do Heroísmo
Highlight • Religious Site
The São Gonçalo Monastery was the first monastery to be built in Angra do Heroísmo. It is the largest monastery complex in the city. It was founded in 1545 and …
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Passagem das Bestas
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
Passagem das Bestas is, as its name suggests, an old path followed by ox carts. The trail, immersed in nature, reveals traces still present from the cars that passed through here.
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On the edge of the caldeira
Highlight (Segment) • Trail
The "Reserva Florestal Natural Parcial do Biscoito da Ferraria" is a excellent hiking trail
Footwear is of the utmost importance in Terceira. It must be comfortable yet supportive, as it …
Footwear is of the utmost importance in Terceira. It must be comfortable yet supportive, as it …
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Lagoinha (Serra de Santa Bárbara and the Black Mysteries)
Highlight • Lake
The name may not be extremely creative; the site, however, is highly inspiring. Lagoinha is located in a volcanic caldera at almost 800m altitude; thus making it one of the …
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Lagoinha of Vale Fundo
Highlight • Lake
Small lagoon in a very idyllic position, at the beginning of the Mistérios Negros route. On clear days, the lagoon becomes a true open-air mirror. Here begins the most demanding section of the trail.
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Angra do Heroísmo Cathedral
Highlight • Religious Site
A beautiful church. In the dark it is beautifully lit.
The Pope also visited these.
The Pope also visited these.
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