Cheap Car Rental Angra Do Heroismo

Angra do Heroísmo is the oldest town on Terceira, one of the Azores. With only 12,000 citizens it is tiny, but very much worth a trip: the Old Town has been added to the list of UNESCO-protected sites. Angra do Herísmo also hosts a university with two faculties, therefore the nightlife is vibrantly studenty.

Despite its small size Angra do Heroísmo has a wealth of sights and a great cultural program to pick from. A walk through the Old Town is like a walk through history. Start with Sé de Sao Salvador cathedral, a fascinating building from the year 1570. Following a major earthquake in 1982, it has been skillfully restored.
A special highlight as well as a popular sailing destination is the old harbor. At night you will hear a great number of languages in the surrounding pubs and bars, where visitors from all over the world get to know each other. This is a good place to fuel up for a long stroll through town, exploring the countless churches, monasteries, and old mansions.
The trademark architecture of Angra do Heroísmo is colorful and heavily decorated, so watch out for facades and balconies, some of which are real architectural treasures.
Another town landmark is the town garden, built in 1882. The park is full of gorgeous fountains, beautiful vegetation and sun-worshippers, gathering on the green grass around a small lake. A small café is the perfect spot for an afternoon break and a cup of coffee.
Amidst all this tranquility there is some traditional festivity to be found. The cattle market is a very noisy and entertaining affair, and the bull fights have a long history. Both are popular among tourists and locals alike.

Just like the other Azores islands Angra do Heroísmo’s countryside is quite astonishing. The exotic vegetation and exciting wildlife provide the perfect backdrop to your vacation. Excellent hiking and biking trails take you past the  best viewing points that allow you to overlook the entire island. Mass tourism has not yet discovered Terceira, it is therefore the ideal destination for individual tourists who are looking for that great authenticity that comes with one side effect: relatively little tourist infrastructure. You won’t find any huge club hotels, instead it is small family-run guest houses. This is no problem at all, though, if you are flexible and adventurous enough to take to the island on your own, and the local tourist board as well as the extremely hospitable Terceirans are eager to give you all the information needed. A rental car will provide you with the flexibility to explore the island as well as the other Azores bit by bit.