Cruises visiting Angra do Heroísmo, Azores (Portugal)

Situated in the heart of Terceira Island in the Azores archipelago, Angra do Heroísmo was an essential staging post for fleets sailing to Africa and India in the 15th and 16th centuries. Its UNESCO-listed historic centre reflects this golden age, with a grid of streets lined with Renaissance architecture, palaces, imposing churches, noble residences, and meticulously maintained gardens. Born of trade and navigation, Angra do Heroísmo still radiates the refined charm of its prestigious past, offering visitors an atmosphere uniquely shaped by the ocean and history.