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.

I did a whale watching tour with ocean emotion and the entire experience was wonderful. It's never…read morea guarantee that you will see whales but luck was on our side and a humpback whale was found! I also signed up for a cove tour but due to lack of attendance (it was shoulder season) the tour did not occur. However, the captain was told I wanted to see it and he took the entire group on a mini visit to the coves! What a sweet added bonus that made my day. I highly recommended this company. Great experience!

We got picked up at our hotel and taken to what looked like a little plaza of airport like kiosk…read morenear the bay. The guide instructed us on how to attach the life preservers and explained what we were going to do. We took a little speed boat rafting tour to see some caves and get out into the water and it was very choppy and water was pretty salty. We got pretty wet and I really wished I had a poncho, rain jacket, or something waterproof. I would say dress appropriately. The view was spectacular and it was very cool to see. We had a lot of fun, and it helps when you have a good group that has a good sense of humor. The guides were great in their explanations and friendly. I would definitely recommend them.

This has been the worst hotel I have ever stayed in the city of Angra! I stayed for three days in…read morethis hotel, supposedly a five star hotel, I personally would not give it two. The first day, then upon arriving I went to the reception to say that my air conditioning was not working and we had no Internet. Apart from not having internet and not having air conditioning, there were also no towels for the pool. And the worst thing about the situation is that some people who work here are not trained to provide customer service. Sadly, I do not recommend this to anyone.

Beautiful hotel came for a family wedding and the location and staff was great! The rooms are…read morespacious and the view of the Marina is breath taking. I do recommend that you bring a personal fan cause out side of the room it is hot and sticky. While waiting for the wedding it was horribly humid and miserable and when allowed into the dinning hall it wasn't any better! Other than that great place.

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.

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.

My husband and I visited Terceira Island for a few days. We had the pleasure of working with Gui…read morefrom the moment we arrived to the moment we left. Gui handled our transfer to and from the airport and served as our tour guide while we were on the island. We took both the city tour, a walking tour of Angra de Heroísmo and on the next day took the full day tour of the island. Gui was extremely knowledgeable about both the islands rich traditions and history. Hands down an absolutely amazing experience. We hope to be back soon.

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.

I got a seven day car rental included with my package with Azores Getaways, and I'm very satisfied…read morewith how that turned out. I picked my car up at the airport right after going through passport control, and was directed to my car after minimal fuss. It was a manual transmission, which was definitely a good thing because it helps to be in control of your gears when motoring around this hilly island. The Peugeot 108 handled everything well, including a surprisingly tough reverse gear. On the second day my car wouldn't start. I'd driven it plenty the day before, but for some reason on day 2 it wasn't getting going. Wasn't the battery; the lights were all fine. My hotel (Terceira Mar Hotel) got Hertz on the phone and they sent someone over with a replacement car in less than an hour. I don't know what the original problem was, but I couldn't be happier with the resolution. Renting a car is definitely the way to enjoy a week on this island. Driving around and exploring the smaller and larger towns was an absolute joy.

Rented a car from Hertz at the Lajes Airport. Once my family and I picked up our luggage, we…read moreheaded over to the Hertz counter. We then waiting for 20 minutes for some one to arrive to help us. The process of pickup the car took about 1 hour. We took so long that the plane we arrived on, was taxiing on the runway to leave while I was walking to the car I rented. The car they gave me was nice but the brakes were squeaky. Not sure if it needed brake but overall, the car was good. When I went to drop off the car there was no one at the counter. The hours stated they were open 6am -12am. I was there at 7am and no one was there. I called and texted the number that was supplied and received no response. I left the keys under the door and headed to Checkin for my flight. Overall the car was good but customer service was lacking.