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ith a magnificent view over theAtlantic Ocean and “Cabras” Islands,Terra do Mar Hotel has also the argu-ments to conquer you on holidays.Taking advantage of the mild climateall year-round and the natural won-ders of the island, the hotel invitesguests for a long stay. In this island

there is a lot to discover, but let us start with the hotel. The unit is locat-ed just over 10-minutes away from Angra do Heroísmo, world heritagesite. When arriving in the hotel, guests will find an architecture that does-n’t interfere with the landscape. Inside you will find the comfort and qual-ity associated with a 4-star hotel. The unit has 111 rooms, ranging from25 to 35 square metres with terrace (9 square metres), and dispersedover 24 one-store small buildings. Each room is equipped with acclima-tizers, LCD TV and mini-bar, all with a private balcony with a view over

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Terceira Island, in Azores, has a newhotel. Terra do Mar Hotel wasdesigned to offer customers a staywith an endless offer of leisureactivities

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The hotel invitesguests fora long stay

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the garden and some to the sea.In the main building you can find the reception area, restaurants, apiano-bar, stores and a congress room for 100 people.The hotel also has the largest indoor heated swimming pool on theisland, as well as an aquatic bar, a gym, a sauna, hammam room andKid Club service.The two restaurants at Terra do Mar offer a variety between tradition-al cuisine with the tastes of the archipelago (fish and local produce),which enters the half-board package, and a gourmet cuisine with a“French touch”. Before or after dinner, “La Petite Havane” piano-barwelcomes guests in a warm and gentle atmosphere.

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The unit is located just over 10-minutesaway from Angrado Heroísmo

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The unit has 111 rooms dispersed over 24 one-store small buildings

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OOuuttddoooorr AAccttiivviittiieessBecause of its natural characteristics, Terceira Island is ideal forseveral outdoor activities, either on land or at sea. Therefore, Terrado Mar Hotel has a complete offer of sports activities such as golf.Just 10-minutes away from the hotel, there’s the Praia da VitóriaGolf Course, with 18-holes and located 350 metres above sea level.Still on land, guests can choose trekking or mountain bike rides.One other activity on offer is sport fishing. Accompanied by a skip-per and a professional fisherman, and provided with all necessaryequipment, guests can venture and find swordfishes, sea breams,tunas, blue or white marlins.The suggestions of the hotel continue over the sea with whalewatching, since Azores have one of the most important whalecolonies in the Atlantic. Guests are accompanied by a marine biolo-gist.Lastly there’s diving. Did we save the best for last? Judging fromthe quantity of rare species inhabiting the sea surrounding theAzores, the answer is yes. The water temperature ranges from 200C to 230C, and divers can enjoy the marvels of these unique divinglocations. The Diving Club of Terra do Mar Hotel is certified byFFESSM (CMAS) and PADI from INCANTU Club from Calvi, thesecond largest diving club in France. Depending on the season, thehotel suggests daily and/or night diving. !

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•Rua Santa Luzia, nº 7/11 9500-114 Ponta Delgada

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