Practical
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Congress Venue
TERINOV – Parque de Ciência e Tecnologia da Ilha Terceira
Canada de Belém, 9700-702 Terra Chã, Angra do Heroísmo
Note: The Organization will provide transport from Angra City Center, Hotel Terceira Mar and Hotel Caracol to the Congress Venue.
Canada de Belém, 9700-702 Terra Chã, Angra do Heroísmo
Note: The Organization will provide transport from Angra City Center, Hotel Terceira Mar and Hotel Caracol to the Congress Venue.
Travel
The best way to get to Terceira is by plane (Airport of Lajes). There are daily flights to Lisbon, a two-hour and half trip, and links to the United States and Canada. Sata Air Azores flies daily to the other islands of the archipelago, taking about 40 minutes when departing from S. Miguel and Faial Islands.
From May to October, one can get to the other islands by ferry boat.
From May to October, one can get to the other islands by ferry boat.
Accommodation
5 Star Hotels: Angra Marina Hotel
4 Star Hotels: Hotel do Caracol, Pousada de Angra do Heroísmo Castelo de S. Sebastião, Terceira Mar Hotel, Azoris Angra Garden – Plaza Hotel, Hotel Cruzeiro
3 Star Hotels: Hotel Beira Mar
2 Star Hotels: Hotel Monte Brasil, Hotel Ilha, Hotel Zenite
4 Star Hotels: Hotel do Caracol, Pousada de Angra do Heroísmo Castelo de S. Sebastião, Terceira Mar Hotel, Azoris Angra Garden – Plaza Hotel, Hotel Cruzeiro
3 Star Hotels: Hotel Beira Mar
2 Star Hotels: Hotel Monte Brasil, Hotel Ilha, Hotel Zenite
About AZores
All the nine islands of the Azores Archipelago are volcanic origin and are located in the North Atlantic, scattered along a 600 km stretch of ocean from Santa Maria to Corvo, approximately between 37° and 40° north latitude and 25° and 31° west longitude. According to 2011 data, 246,772 people live in this island territory that covers 2,325 sq.km, distancing 1,600 km from mainland Europe (Portugal) and 2,454 km from the North American continent (Canada).
The islands of the archipelago are divided in three geographical groups: the Eastern Group, comprising Santa Maria and São Miguel, the Central Group, including Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial, and the Western Group, composed by Corvo and Flores. The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means "fortunate islands" for those who live there and visit them.
https://www.visitazores.com/en
The islands of the archipelago are divided in three geographical groups: the Eastern Group, comprising Santa Maria and São Miguel, the Central Group, including Terceira, Graciosa, São Jorge, Pico and Faial, and the Western Group, composed by Corvo and Flores. The Azores, along with the archipelagos of Madeira, Canary Islands and Cape Verde, constitute the biogeographic region of Macaronesia, a name which means "fortunate islands" for those who live there and visit them.
https://www.visitazores.com/en
Terceira Island
The second most inhabited island of the Azores, with 56,437 inhabitants (2011 data), the Terceira island has 401.9 sq. Km, with 30.1 km long and 17.6 km at its maximum width. It is the eastern island of the five that form the central group and is the nearest one of São Jorge island, 37.9 km away. The highest point of the island, at 1,021 m altitude, is located in the Serra de Santa Bárbara, at 38°43’47’’ latitude north and 27°19’11’’ longitude west.
Angra do Heroísmo
The delightful capital of the lovely Terceira Island, Angra do Heroísmo, is classified since 1983 as World Heritage by UNESCO, filled with beauty, history, monuments, cosmopolitism and a very own ambiance.
Situated on the south coast of the Terceira Island, by a small and beautiful bay, Angra do Heroismo has much to show and tell. This was the first town in the Azores Archipelago, in 1534, and was already by then a very important and influent place, a big port of commerce and trading and a mandatory port of call in the transcontinental crossings, in the search for the “new world”.
Angra opposed heroically to the Spanish domain and was headquarters of the government between 1580 and 1583, and with the surrender of the Spanish troops in 1641 was named by the king as a “forever loyal town”. The toponym “Heroismo” (“Heroism”) comes from the liberal fights of the 19th century, where Angra stayed firm defending the freedom ideals.
Angra’s beautiful and typical streets are the reflex of years of history, influence of the several inhabitats which came from several mainland regions, and of traders and business man that worked in its important Trading and Commerce Maritime Port. Angra’s wealth is also visible on its monuments, like the many Manor houses and small Palaces that can be seen throughout the region, such as the Bettencounrt or the Capitães Generais Palaces or the Madre de Deus Solar, among many others.
There is much to see, do and know in this World Heritage town, that offers monuments such as the Fort or Castle of São João Baptista and the one of São Sebastião, among the many other fortresses that have kept the island safe for centuries, or the many Churches and Chapels - of which main highlight is the 16th century Cathedral - and also many Convents like the lovely 16th century São Gonçalo Convent, or even the very central and beautiful “Praça Velha” (“Old Square”), that is usually the central point for the discovery of the wealthy heritage that the historical centre presents.
Situated in the greenish Azores Archipelago, Angra do Heroísmo distinguishes for its natural and green areas, with places such as the central Duque de Terceira Garden or the pleasant Relvão Municipal Park. Quite interesting is the Underwater Archaeological Park of the Angra do Heroísmo Bay, a true underwater museum, with testimonies and vestiges that show off the strategically importance of this town throughout the centuries.
Museums, theatres, Bullrings, sport structures, among many other amenities, monuments, amazing panoramas, beaches… Angra do Heroísmo has much to offer and delight to those who visit and celebrate it.
Situated on the south coast of the Terceira Island, by a small and beautiful bay, Angra do Heroismo has much to show and tell. This was the first town in the Azores Archipelago, in 1534, and was already by then a very important and influent place, a big port of commerce and trading and a mandatory port of call in the transcontinental crossings, in the search for the “new world”.
Angra opposed heroically to the Spanish domain and was headquarters of the government between 1580 and 1583, and with the surrender of the Spanish troops in 1641 was named by the king as a “forever loyal town”. The toponym “Heroismo” (“Heroism”) comes from the liberal fights of the 19th century, where Angra stayed firm defending the freedom ideals.
Angra’s beautiful and typical streets are the reflex of years of history, influence of the several inhabitats which came from several mainland regions, and of traders and business man that worked in its important Trading and Commerce Maritime Port. Angra’s wealth is also visible on its monuments, like the many Manor houses and small Palaces that can be seen throughout the region, such as the Bettencounrt or the Capitães Generais Palaces or the Madre de Deus Solar, among many others.
There is much to see, do and know in this World Heritage town, that offers monuments such as the Fort or Castle of São João Baptista and the one of São Sebastião, among the many other fortresses that have kept the island safe for centuries, or the many Churches and Chapels - of which main highlight is the 16th century Cathedral - and also many Convents like the lovely 16th century São Gonçalo Convent, or even the very central and beautiful “Praça Velha” (“Old Square”), that is usually the central point for the discovery of the wealthy heritage that the historical centre presents.
Situated in the greenish Azores Archipelago, Angra do Heroísmo distinguishes for its natural and green areas, with places such as the central Duque de Terceira Garden or the pleasant Relvão Municipal Park. Quite interesting is the Underwater Archaeological Park of the Angra do Heroísmo Bay, a true underwater museum, with testimonies and vestiges that show off the strategically importance of this town throughout the centuries.
Museums, theatres, Bullrings, sport structures, among many other amenities, monuments, amazing panoramas, beaches… Angra do Heroísmo has much to offer and delight to those who visit and celebrate it.
Angra do Heroísmo Map
You can find more information on the city of Angra do Heroísmo: http://www.getportugal.com/en/poi-angra-do-heroismo-18594