Popular since the 16th-century, every year from May to September the people of Terceira hold touradas à corda - a bull, tied to a long rope, is let loose in the streets and brave individuals get as close as they dare.
The tranquil Azores are unspoilt islands of stunning natural beauty, embracing rugged cliffs, volcanic craters, towering peaks and bubbling hot springs. This Highly Commended tour gives a flavour of three of its islands: Faial, Terceira and São Miguel.
Packed with great destinations and unmissable sights. So that you get to see as much as possible, on these well-paced tours you'll travel further and may stay in a few more hotels. There could be a greater degree of walking too, sometimes over difficult terrain.
Spend the day at leisure. Optional activities include birdwatching, horse riding and golf.