Praia da Vitória is a city and municipality on Terceira Island, Azores, Portugal.

Understand

A small harbour in town.

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. (updated Jul 2021)

Get in

• 1 Lajes Airport (TER ^IATA), Pedreiras, Lajes, Praia da Vitória, ☏ +351 295 545 454, [email protected]. The airport is within municipal boundaries. It offers inter-island flights within the Azores, as well as to mainland Portugal and North America. (updated Jun 2021)

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. (updated Jul 2021)
• 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. (updated Jul 2021)
• 3 Igreja do Senhor Santo Cristo (Igreja da Misericórdia), Rua da Misericórdia 11. This lovely church was built in 1521, destroyed by fire in 1921, and rebuilt in 1924. It was restored after a 1980 earthquake. (updated Jul 2021)

Eat

• 1 Fonte das Sete Bicas, Estrada Regional 63, EN1-1A 74, Fonte do Bastardo, ☏ +351 962 413 177, [email protected]. M–Sa 07:00–19:00, Su 07:00-23:00. Restaurant/café serving typical island cuisine. There's a pleasant outdoor space. (updated Jul 2021)
• 2 Restaurante O Pescador, Rua Conselheiro Constantino José Cardoso 11, ☏ +351 295 513 495, [email protected]. M–Sa 12:00–14:00 & 18:00–22:00, closed Su. Fresh fish and seafood with friendly service. Mid-range. (updated Jul 2021)
• 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. (updated Jul 2021)

Sleep

• 1 Atlantida Mar Hotel, Boavista 9, ☏ +351 295 545 800, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jul 2021)
• 2 Hotel Praia Marina, Avenida Álvaro Martins Homem, ☏ +351 295 540 055, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jul 2021)
• 3 Hotel Teresinha, Praceta Dr. Machado Pires 45, ☏ +351 295 540 060, [email protected]. 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. (updated Jul 2021)
• 4 Apartamentos Ázera, Rua de Jesus 72, [email protected]. Check-in: 15:00, check-out: 11:00. Apartamentos Ázera - Situated in Praia da Vitória main street, 100 metres from Praia Grande. 50 - 150. (updated Jun 2022)