About Ivo Da Silva

Ivo Da Silva is the founder of TerceiraTours and a certified local guide on Terceira Island. His approach is simple: realistic timing, thoughtful routes and local knowledge that helps visitors understand what is genuinely worth doing with the time they have.

How to Pronounce Terceira Island

After years of working with visitors from all over the world, I have learned one thing: Terceira is apparently not the easiest island name to pronounce. I have heard Tercera, Terciera, Terseira, Terceire, Teceiea... and probably a few others that I have forgotten along the way. No judgement. Portuguese is not exactly making things easy.

Holy Spirit Festivities in Terceira: A Tradition Still Lived

I have seen the Holy Spirit festivities all my life, but this year was the first time I was actually part of one. Being involved in the preparations made me see the tradition in a completely different way.

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