Praia da Vitória is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal.
Understand
Praia da Vitória (PRIGH-uh duh vee-TAW-ree-uh, /ˈpɾaj.ɐ dɐ vi.ˈtɔ.ɾi.ɐ/) municipality has 21,035 residents (2011). It takes up the northeastern portion of Terceira Island (about 40% of its area), which it shares with Angra do Heroísmo. The city's name means "Victory Beach".
Visitor information
- 1 Terceira Airport Tourist Information Office (Posto de Turismo do Aeroporto da Terceira), Aerogare Civil da Lajes, ☏ +351 295 213 393.
Get in
- 1 Lajes Airport (TER IATA), Pedreiras, Lajes, Praia da Vitória, ☏ +351 295 545 454, acl.geral@azores.gov.pt. The airport is within municipal boundaries. It offers inter-island flights within the Azores, as well as to mainland Portugal and North America.
Get around
Bus service throughout the island is provided by Empresa de Viação Terceirense (EVT).
See
- 1 Serra do Cume Viewpoint (Miradouro da Serra do Cume). 24 hours daily. Take in magnificent views of the island's greenery. Free.
- 2 Gazebo Torch (Miradouro do Facho). Walk up the steps or drive to the top of this point offering views of the city and beach.
- 3 Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo (Igreja da Misericórdia). This lovely church was built in 1521, destroyed by fire in 1921, and rebuilt in 1924. It was restored after a 1980 earthquake.
Do
Buy
Eat
- 1 Fonte das Sete Bicas, Estrada Regional 63, EN1-1A 74, Fonte do Bastardo, ☏ +351 962 413 177, fontedassetebicas@gmail.com. M–Sa 07:00–19:00, Su 07:00-23:00. Restaurant/café serving typical island cuisine. There's a pleasant outdoor space.
- 2 Restaurante O Pescador, Rua Conselheiro Constantino José Cardoso 11, ☏ +351 295 513 495, opescadorreservas@gmail.com. M–Sa 12:00–14:00 & 18:00–22:00, closed Su. Fresh fish and seafood with friendly service. Mid-range.
- 3 Sabores do Atlântico, Estrada do Aeroporto 12, Santa Luzia, ☏ +351 295 700 594. Tu–Su 09:00–22:00, closed M. "Flavours of the Atlantic" near the airport. Mid-range.
Drink
Sleep
- 1 Atlantida Mar Hotel, Boavista 9, ☏ +351 295 545 800, reservations@atlantidamarhotel.pt. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Four-star, 28-room beachside hotel with swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, bar, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €55-120.
- 2 Hotel Praia Marina, Avenida Álvaro Martins Homem, ☏ +351 295 540 055, reservas@hotelpraiamarina.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Four-star, 31-room beachfront hotel with bar, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €59-89.
- 3 Hotel Teresinha, Praceta Dr. Machado Pires 45, ☏ +351 295 540 060, hotelteresinha@hotmail.com. Check-in: 14:00, check-out: 12:00. Three-star, 52-room hotel 500 m (1,600 ft) from the beach. It has a swimming pool, free breakfast, free Wi-Fi, and free parking. €46-73.