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Terceira Island

Historic wrecks in a UNESCO bay, lava caves, and seamount day trips in the Azores

Updated Dec 13, 2025 • 32 sources

Research Sources

Destination Guide Sources For Terceira Island

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

32 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.

Research Sources

Reference links used to build and maintain this guide.

32 sources • Updated Dec 13, 2025

Written by DiveJourney. Built from public sources and local operator knowledge. Last updated Dec 13, 2025.

- Historic wreck description and shallow profile notes

Azores Scuba Diving (official tourism) - Pedra Perdida - Depth and current notes for an exposed pinnacle site

Azores Scuba Diving (official tourism) - Hyperbaric Chambers - Hyperbaric chamber availability across Azores island groups

Portal Azores (government) - Azores Marine Park announcement - Announcement of a broad Azores Marine Park and protection targets

HSEIT - other emergency contacts (SOS) - Fire and police station contact reference for Terceira

DAN Europe - Contacts - Dive insurance and emergency contact reference

AtlanticoLine - ferry schedules - Official ferry operator schedule portal (seasonal changes apply)

Azores Airlines - flights to the Azores - Official airline destination information

European Commission - Schengen visa policy - Official Schengen visa framework and entry information

European Union - ETIAS - Official ETIAS information and rollout timeline

Montanheiros (Terceira) - Algar do Carvao - Official entry ticket and visitation info

Montanheiros (Terceira) - Gruta do Natal - Official entry ticket and visitation info

Visit Portugal - Biscoitos bathing area - Official tourism reference for the Biscoitos bathing area

Trails Visit Azores - Terceira - Official hiking trail directory for Terceira

Visit Azores - Octopus Diving Center - Example of a Terceira-based dive operator listing

PADI - Diving in Terceira Island - General seasonality, temperature, and visibility guidance for Terceira diving