My Wife and I spent a week in Angra. She had been looking on trip advisor for things to do on the…read moreisland.When we saw the amazing photos from Juca, our guide, it was a no brainer. Juca took us on a full day tour ,the best view tour. When we talked to his wife Marisa she explained everything we were going to experience and was very helpful.We loved the first day so much we immediately booked again! Can't say enough about Trilhas and the photos were better than we've ever taken. Thank You Juca!

The best first day of the rest of our lives together! My new…read morebride and I traveled to Terceira with our family to get married. After searching Instagram for pictures of the island, we had stumbled across Juca's photographs. We immediately contacted him and begged him to be our photographer. He kindly agreed, although he had never done this before. He specializes in guided tours of archeological sites, photography tours, hiking, and food & wine. Juca was a true professional that has an unmatched passion for fine photography. Juca was incredible--his knowledge of the island was something you don't get with the other guides in Terceira. We have been there three times before and done multiple tours, but we will never book anyone but Juca again. He was funny, spoke perfect English and has a wealth of knowledge. By the end of the trip, he felt like family. He knows just the right places to eat and will take you to locations that are on no map. Believe me, I thought I knew every inch of the island, but every place he brought us to left us speechless. Trekking in our wedding attire is one of our favorite moments. Of course our ceremony is a day we never want to forget, and because of Juca, we won't. His pictures are such high quality I will probably look at them daily for the rest of my life in disbelief. While on the island, we also had the chance to meet his beautiful family and felt so at home with them, we invited them to our wedding reception as well. Marisa helped book meals and even sent us recipes for our favorite dishes. To say that they are the epitome of hospitality would be an understatement. I can not possibly recommend them enough. All I can say is book early and often. We will be heading back to the island as soon as we can and I can honestly say, Juca and Marisa will be the first people we reach out to.

Thank you Joao Castel @azoresretreat for a fun tour of the beautiful ilha Terceira. We had a blast!read more

J. Vargas was so accommodating, friendly and helpful. i would truly recommended his business.read more

My sister and I came to Terceira to see a volcanic cave called Algar do Carvão, but we discovered…read morewhen we arrived in Angra do Heroísmo that the organization that runs the natural monument does not provide tours. We rushed to find a place that did and barely made it to Azores Touch on time. They were nevertheless able to accommodate us the same day - key since we only planned to spend one day on Terceira. Transportation, explanations, wonderful conversation, and a snack (cheese and wine) were all provided in a package that included Algar do Carvão, sulphuric vents, and another lava tube at the so-called Christmas Cave. Our two guides were friendly and knowledgeable, and spoke wonderful English. They even took us to the airport afterwards! I'm looking forward to working with Azores Touch again the next time I take a trip here.

Selma and Vasco really know cheese! These Tercerian tour leaders were fun. We "met" and milked…read morecows, bottle fed big-eyed calves, toured the small factory and sampled delicious cheeses with a beverage included. The tour was small and friendly, and the shop was so nice we went back the next day for coffee (and the scenery).

Finally making it back here after almost 10 years. Airport has been modernized and is very clean…read moreand inviting. Arrival was great and it didn't take long for the bags to arrive. Since it was the last flight of the evening, nothing was open, but there are a lot of areas to be able to sit and charge electronics. Carts are free and there is plenty of parking.

Good airport with international connections, as well as fast and easy Adore island hoppers…read more Check in and security are a breeze. Airport is clean, and directions are easy to follow. Car rental is close to baggage claim and easy to get in-out of.

I arrived with my tourist group in May 2019, and I stayed there for about 10 days. The lobby of the…read morehotel is large with plenty of seating. There's also a bar. The decor is classic modern, so it was easy on our tired traveler eyes. The accommodations were superb. The room was clean, and toiletries were provided. The breakfast area has a wonderful view of the town's garden. Its many windows gave a clear view of the sky, so I could easily plan my day based on how the weather looks. The staff was friendly and efficient. They spoke English and provided me with great directions to various spots on the island. Among the amenities were WiFi and a breakfast buffet. The buffet included both hot items and cold items. It was better than a Continental Breakfast because there were plenty of items to make a delicious, healthy breakfast.

If you've ever considered trying someplace entirely new for summer vacation, where the hordes of…read moreogling tourists haven't yet descended, where a provincial feeling of "long ago" enhances each experience, away from the crowds, mindless shopping venues and hubbub, well... You might consider a trip to the Açores, or "Azhorrsh" as the locals call this delightful volcanic island chain, 1000 miles off the coast of Portugal in the open Atlantic. Angra de Heroismo is a delightful, quaint seaside resort town on Terceira, the "third" island in the chain. The Angra Garden Hotel is in an idyllic setting on a lovely town square, with a tastefully decorated lobby. The room plan we saw included breakfast, an added bonus. However, the rooms are dated, small, and ours had three twin beds? And the noise factor is something to be considered as well. 4 stars for location on the square, 2 stars for the room, 3 stars for the service. All in all? If you're the picky type, and want a nice room, you may want to look elsewhere. Otherwise it's A-OK.

The best experience! I will definitely stay at Quinta Rico anytime traveling to Terceira Island. We…read morecame into a gated property, which was beautifully manicured. A breakfast basket with local delicacies awaited us. The views of the ocean are breathtaking. The amenities were superb (Fire pit, hot tub, pool, outdoor showers, small animal farm, full kitchen, 4 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, wi-fi). The family checked in daily to see if anything was needed.

This place photographs like a 4 star but sleeps like a 3 star. The bathroom also felt 2 star…read more Amenities and grounds were great but the rooms themselves felt a little lived in and the bathroom needs a revamp. Breakfast was meh although the bar food was quite good including the pork bife plate. Room service took over and hour and arrived cold so better to eat in person.

I enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Beautiful view from the balcony in our room. The room was…read morespacious and clean. We learned to keep the drains closed to avoid the sewer smell. Would have given 5 stars except for the very uncomfortable bed. Breakfast buffet each morning was very good, with all the usuals. Eggs, bacon, sausage, fruit, yogurt, cereal, large bread selection, meat and cheese and pastries. We also had a couple meals in the lounge she we didn't feel like waking to the town center during the rain. They were pretty average for hotel fare. The staff was friendly and professional. The grounds were beautiful. Would definitely stay again if I knew the bed situation was improved.

We took the geology tour and it lived up to my expectations and more. The owner, Gui, picked us up…read morefrom our hotel in his Jeep and the adventure promptly began! We visited multiple geologic features, scenic vistas, different types of volcanos, 2 caves and had an authentic meal at a restaurant that raises their own livestock for food. There are plenty of options to customize the tour- for example there are vegetarian options, local spots he can take you to that match your interests, and as many breaks as you like. There were many breathtaking views and opportunities for Gui to take your photos. The other customization is that the guide can answer any questions you have about the island- of the 100s of questions we asked there was only one he couldn't answer he contacted a local art historian to get the answer to us. I would highly recommend!