{"id":6455,"date":"2024-06-20T11:09:00","date_gmt":"2024-06-20T11:09:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/?p=6455"},"modified":"2024-06-20T11:09:00","modified_gmt":"2024-06-20T11:09:00","slug":"terceira-spots-para-mergulhar","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/2024\/06\/20\/terceira-spots-para-mergulhar\/","title":{"rendered":"Terceira: Best spots for diving in summer"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into the cool waters that surround the coast of Terceira. This summer, discover the best spots to enjoy <a href=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/mar\/\">amazing dips in the ocean<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Biscoitos Natural Pools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Biscoitos Natural Pools are located in the Parish of Biscoitos, in the Municipality of Praia da Vit\u00f3ria, on the northeast coast of Terceira Island. This bathing area is extremely popular, attracting both locals and visitors to the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These saltwater pools are naturally formed and surrounded by volcanic rocks, the result of ancient eruptions. Here, you can swim, sunbathe and relax. The waters are fresh, clean and crystal clear. There are several support infrastructures on site, such as food kiosks and souvenir shops.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Don't miss the opportunity to dive into a place that exudes nature and natural beauty. The contrasts between the black basalt and the blue sea create a stunning landscape.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6460\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-71x40.jpg 71w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-142x80.jpg 142w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-394x222.jpg 394w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-915x515.jpg 915w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Quatro Ribeiras Natural Pools<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The Quatro Ribeiras Natural Pools is also a great place to dive this summer on Terceira Island. Located on Praia da Vit\u00f3ria, they are a charming leisure space, surrounded by rock formations originating from solidified lava, shaped over the centuries by marine erosion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place has calm, crystal-clear waters, has various support infrastructures and is very popular with families, offering excellent safety conditions for children. Facilities for visitors include changing rooms, bathrooms and parking areas. There are also kiosks selling food and drinks, making the visit more convenient and enjoyable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The pools are perfect for swimming and diving, with areas of different depths that suit both experienced swimmers and beginners.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6462\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-71x40.jpg 71w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-142x80.jpg 142w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-394x222.jpg 394w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1-915x515.jpg 915w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-1.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Praia Grande<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Praia Grande is located in the city of Praia da Vit\u00f3ria, on the east coast of Terceira Island. It is one of the longest and most popular beaches on the island, known for its natural beauty and excellent infrastructure. It is one of the most popular places to enjoy the sea and sun during the summer months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This beach is the largest sandy beach in Terceira. The bay, due to its conditions, provides a fantastic place to practice various sports such as windsurfing, sailing, surfing, bodyboarding, stand up paddle, among others.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Praia Grande has several facilities for visitors, such as showers, parking, bars and access for people with reduced mobility.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6465\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-71x40.jpg 71w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-142x80.jpg 142w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-394x222.jpg 394w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2-915x515.jpg 915w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Riviera Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Praia da Riviera, located in the city of Praia da Vit\u00f3ria, is another unmissable place for diving in Terceira. The beach is surrounded by natural rocks, offering a wild and untouched environment. Therefore, it is a true natural treasure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The place is perfect for relaxing and reinvigorating your body in its clear, calm waters.  The picturesque setting and serenity of the location provide a perfect environment to rest and simply enjoy nature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On this beach, in the nearby sugarcane fields, it is possible to see several bird nests, especially quails (Coturnix coturnix), which are common in the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Prainha Beach<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Praia da Prainha is located within Angra Bay, in the historic center of the city of Angra do Hero\u00edsmo.  The site is mainly accessible via the Angra Marina commercial area and its protective pier. To get to the beach, there are stairs that go down along the wall that borders it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The calm waters allow you to enjoy a refreshing swim safely. Throughout the year, it is common to see people taking therapeutic walks along the beach, with their feet in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The calm waters allow you to enjoy a refreshing swim safely. Throughout the year, it is common to see people taking therapeutic walks along the beach, with their feet in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Explore Terceira Island with us. Book your experience <a href=\"https:\/\/fareharbor.com\/embeds\/book\/picosdeaventura\/items\/?flow=226305&amp;full-items=yes\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">aqui.<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"576\" src=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-1024x576.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6469\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-18x10.jpg 18w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-71x40.jpg 71w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-142x80.jpg 142w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-394x222.jpg 394w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3-915x515.jpg 915w, https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/blog-picos-de-aventura-terceira-3.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dive into the cool waters that surround the coast of Terceira. This summer, discover the best spots to enjoy amazing dips in the ocean. <a href=\"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/2024\/06\/20\/terceira-spots-para-mergulhar\/\">Read More<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":6471,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":true,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"footnotes":""},"categories":[27],"tags":[51,25,55,39,54,28,56],"class_list":["post-6455","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-blog-terra","tag-acores","tag-mar","tag-mergulho","tag-natureza","tag-praias","tag-terra","tag-verao"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6455","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6455"}],"version-history":[{"count":7,"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6455\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6470,"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6455\/revisions\/6470"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/6471"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6455"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6455"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/picosdeaventura.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6455"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}