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Touradas a Corda

Terceira is home to the "Touradas a corda" — bullfights in which bulls, restrained sometimes by a rope around either the neck or the ankle, are let loose in the streets.

It is a traditional activity all over the island and there are daily Touradas from May to Septembe

After one of these Touradas, it is not unusual to see men with bandages round their heads, arms in slings and the like; the bulls do not take prisoners. These bulls are their owners’ pride and joy and are well looked after. If a bull does not seem to be enjoying his chasing, he will be pulled out and another one will take his place.

Walks/Hikes

The most accessible walk from the marina in Angra is up Monte Brasil past the old Spanish fort of São João, built when the Spanish had taken control of the island in the 17th century. There are several tracks around the hill, taking in a small aviary and deer enclosure, to sites where the whale-watchers had their lookouts.

For a longer walk, take the bus to Serreta and follow the trail through the forest of cryptomeria and blackwood up to the small crater lake of Lagoinha, looking out for obsidian on the tracks on the way.