ProIslandTour
Portugal
You no longer have to go to Africa to go on a safari. We personalize the Tour to your likes, the trip is made comfortably in jeeps suitably equipped for the purpose and able to take you to places you did not even imagine existed, we bring you to the most important look-out places, we go off road to see some gorgeous sites and show you what noone else can show you. Take the time to stop along the way, step out of the jeep and take a closer look at all the magical nature that surrounds you. Adventure yourself through the interior of the Island, breathtaking views.
Contents
8 sections · tap a section for its opening lines1Orientation
Welcome to the experience of ProIslandTour, an immersive journey into the authentic agricultural and culinary soul of Terceira Island in the Azores. Based in the historic city of Ang-gra-doo-Eh-ro-eesh-moo, a UNESCO World…
Listen in the app2The Farmstead Welcome — A Rural Tradition
Our journey begins at a traditional Terceiran farmstead, where the daily rhythms of life have remained largely unchanged for generations. Agriculture, particularly cattle farming, is the backbone of the island's economy and…
Listen in the app3The Traditional Kitchen — The Secrets of Alcatra
We now move into the heart of the home: the traditional kitchen, where the 'Making of the Alcatra' takes place. Alcatra is more than just a dish; it is a culinary symbol of Terceira, traditionally served during the Festivals of…
Listen in the app4The Pasture Lands — Volcanic Fertility
Let us take a walk into the higher pasture lands to understand the geological foundation of Terceira's agricultural success. The island is volcanic in origin, and its soils are exceptionally rich in minerals. …
Listen in the app5The Wine Cellar — Terceira's Viticulture
An essential accompaniment to the Alcatra is the local wine, and our tour includes a visit to a traditional wine cellar, or 'adega.' Terceira has a long history of viticulture, specifically in the Biscoitos region, where vines…
Listen in the app6Folklore and Music — The Soul of the Island
As we enjoy the fruits of our agricultural and culinary exploration, we must also touch upon the rich oral and musical traditions of Terceira. The source material for our tour often includes the sounds of traditional Azorean…
Listen in the app7The Heritage Trail — Linking Past and Present
To conclude our tour, we walk along a section of the heritage trail that links the farmstead to the broader landscape of Terceira. This path takes us past historic irrigation systems, ancient stone bridges, and small family…
Listen in the app8Final Reflections
As our immersive experience with ProIslandTour comes to an end, let us take a moment to synthesize the profound insights we have gained. We have journeyed through the rolling pastures and basalt-walled fields that are the…
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What is ProIslandTour?
ProIslandTour is a place in Portugal with 8 story sections on Tellby. You can read the opening of each section on this page; the sound plays in the app.
| Location | Portugal |
|---|---|
| Type | Heritage |
| Story sections | 8 |
| Text language | English |
| Coordinates | 38.6559, -27.2187 |
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