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Lajes Airport not only serves Terceira but is also a hub providing international access to the Azores. It shares a runway and control and support structures with the military Lajes Field. Its runway is the longest among the airports of the Azores, measuring about 3300 meters in length.
Terceira (Portuguese pronunciation: [tɨɾˈsɐjɾɐ]) is a volcanic island in the Azores archipelago, about a third of the way across the North Atlantic Ocean at a similar latitude to Portugal's capital Lisbon, with the island group forming an insular part of Portugal.
Lajes is a civil parish in the municipality of Praia da Vitória, on the Portuguese island of Terceira in the Azores.The population in 2011 was 3,744, [1] in an area of 12.11 square kilometres (4.68 sq mi). [2]
Santa Cruz is a parish in the municipality of Praia da Vitória on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese Azores. The population in 2011 was 6,690, [ 1 ] in an area of 30.09 km 2 . [ 2 ] It contains the localities Santa Luzia, Santa Rita, Juncal, Casa da Ribeira and Santa Cruz.
The traditional architecture of Cinco Ribeiras resembles much of the rural homes of the western Terceira region, and is generally constructed around a single floor. The settlement is also distinguished for its many white-washed homes, bordered by multi-coloured trim around the corners, doors and windows (unique for the island of Terceira).
The Fort of Rua Longa was located in the Rolo bay or cove in the parish of Biscoitos, municipality of Praia da Vitória, on the north coast of Terceira Island, in the Azores. In a dominant position over this stretch of coastline, it was designed to defend the anchorage against attacks by pirates and privateers , which were once common in this ...
The area of Praia, was one of the first points colonized on the island of Terceira. Praia constituted the seat of the Donatary-Captaincy of Terceira between 1456 and 1474; the island's first Captain, Jácome de Bruges along with his first lieutenant, Diogo de Teive , established their residency at this site.
Serreta is a civil parish in the municipality of Angra do Heroísmo on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. Its elevation is approximately 471 metres (1,545 ft). The population in 2011 was 335, [1] in an area of 14.36 km 2. [2] It is the smallest parish in the municipality by population.