Blogs
From the best places to explore to tips for planning your adventures, we share everything you need to experience the islands like a local. Start exploring and get inspired for your next journey.
Terra Nostra Park: A mystical place
Posted by leandro
On São Miguel Island, in the heart of the mystical Vale das Furnas, is located one of the island’s main attractions: Terra Nostra Park. The park In the parish of Furnas is located one of […]
June 23, 2026
Risso’s Dolphin
Posted by Evan Bato
The Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) is the smallest member of the subfamily Globicephalinae (Delphinidae). It is characterized by robust build and rounded head. . The colour of its skin and the scarification patterns changes though […]
June 23, 2026
Bycatch and Ghost Net
Posted by leandro
The threats for the species that are so frequently observed in our visits are wide. Come get to know a little bit more about this subject with us! Two of the biggest problems for the […]
June 23, 2026
Vila Franca do Campo: what not to miss
Posted by leandro
Vila Franca do Campo, on the island of São Miguel, is a wonderful municipality of unparalleled beauty. There are several attractions of this village. Get to know it. Islet of Vila Franca do Campo The […]
June 23, 2026
The Ilhéus das Cabras: Discover it on Terceira
Posted by leandro
On the south coast of Terceira Island there is a hidden gem: the Ilhéus das Cabras. This is one of the places you can’t miss. Find out why below. The Ilhéus das Cabras The Ilhéus […]
June 23, 2026
Summer in São Miguel: 3 unmissable adventures
Posted by leandro
Summer in São Miguel reserves new and exciting adventures for you every day! Enjoy having fun while exploring the island’s verdant nature. 1 – Canyoning On the Green Island, adventures in nature are calling for […]
June 23, 2026
Azores- Its settlement before the official date
Posted by leandro
As a study recalls “The most consensual date of human colonization of the Azores is 1427”, when Gonçalo Velho Cabral arrived on the island of Santa Maria and then on the island of S. Miguel. […]
June 23, 2026
Sperm whales’ photo-ID
Posted by leandro
When there is a need to understand a little more about the behavior and ecology of a species, it’s extremely important to be able to identify the different individuals of a certain group. Photo identification […]
June 23, 2026
São Miguel: 5 beaches to dive this summer
Posted by leandro
On the island of São Miguel there are several incredible beaches for some amazing sea and sun baths, with family, as a couple or with friends. All beaches have good pedestrian access, car parks, bars […]
June 23, 2026
Krill
Posted by leandro
The ocean is the greatest habitat on the planet. There are large animals such as the whale shark and the largest of all, the blue whale, which can exceed 30 meters in length. However, it […]
June 23, 2026
Nordeste: the best in the county
Posted by leandro
Nordeste, in São Miguel, is one of the most beautiful and special places to visit on the island. The county owns beautiful nature, a land of peace and quietness. The Nordeste Village Your visit should […]
June 23, 2026
São Miguel: 5 places to enjoy the sunset
Posted by leandro
São Miguel Island is a true paradise of green landscapes with unique spots for you to watch the best sunset of your life! Mosteiros Beach, Mosteiros When talking about places to watch the sunset on […]
June 23, 2026
São Miguel: What you can’t miss in 2023
Posted by leandro
The island of São Miguel is a green paradise with breathtaking landscapes and a holiday destination with unique characteristics. Get to know it! In spring, it’s whale season The Azores are known to be a […]
June 23, 2026
Azores: 4 reasons to visit
Posted by leandro
The Azores are internationally known for their islands of incomparable nature with breathtaking natural beauties. Find out 4 reasons to visit the archipelago. Green landscapes Green landscapes are the calling card of the Azores Archipelago. […]
June 23, 2026
Sperm Whale Scale – Seán O’Callaghan’s PhD project for Picos de Aventura
Posted by leandro
My name is Seán O’Callaghan, and I am a PhD student based at the Marine and Freshwater Research Centre (MFRC) at the Altantic Technological University (ATU) in Galway in the west of Ireland. The focus […]
June 23, 2026
Furnas: the magic valley
Posted by leandro
Furnas, on the island of São Miguel, is a place of excellence on several levels. It’s the perfect place to relax and connect with nature. Get to know it with us. Thermal Paradise Furnas are […]
June 23, 2026
Cory’s shearwater
Posted by leandro
Kingdom: AnimaliaPhylo: ChordataGrade: BirdsOrder: ProcellariiformesFamily: Procellariidae, Leach, 1820Species: C. borealisScientific name: Calonectris borealis (Cory, 1881) Who has never heard of the famous shearwaters? Perhaps the best known bird by the Azorean people and certainly the most emblematic […]
June 23, 2026
Terceira Island: 4 places to explore
Posted by leandro
The nature of Terceira Island Terceira Island is the third largest island in the Azores Archipelago. It has several stunning natural places to discover. Watch out for the 4 you can’t miss. 1 – Monte Brasil […]
June 23, 2026
The Common Dolphin
Posted by leandro
The common dolphin has been a punctual presence in our trips. Come learn a little bit more about this species with us! The common dolphins (Delphinus delphis) are animals highly social and normally travel in groups […]
June 23, 2026
3 outdoor adventures in autumn
Posted by leandro
Outdoor adventures on the Green Island Autumn on São Miguel Island is full of adventures in nature. From the most radical to the most peaceful, just choose yours. Come have fun with us! 1 – […]
June 23, 2026
4 waterfalls to visit
Posted by leandro
The incredible waterfalls of the Green Island São Miguel Island is home to several beautiful waterfalls surrounded by pure and wild nature. Get to know the four you really can’t miss. 1 – Salto do […]
June 23, 2026
Cetaceans: The importance of lookouts and seabirds for their sighting
Posted by leandro
Anyone who has done whale and dolphin watching trips or is curious about the subject, must have heard the term “lookout” or “watchman”. Anyone who has done whale and dolphin watching trips or is curious […]
June 23, 2026
The Portuguese man o’war
Posted by leandro
We’ve all heard about it and we’ve all seen the portuguese man o’war (Figure 1), both in the water and on the beach. Figure 1 – Portuguese man o’ war (Physalia physalis) But what exactly […]
June 18, 2026
The islet of Vila Franca do Campo
Posted by leandro
The incredible islet of the Green Island On the green island of São Miguel there is a natural treasure in its sea: the Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, also known as the Princess Ring. […]
June 18, 2026
Picoslogia
Posted by leandro
Environmental Education and Ecology Since its beginning in 2002, de Aventura has ensured that each one of its activities is enriched with knowledge and awareness of the Nature conservation.As our most popular activity is whale-watching, […]
June 18, 2026
Do we have 1 or 2 types of bottlenose dolphins in the Azores?
Posted by leandro
Bottlenose dolphins have a worldwide distribution, occupying different types of habitats, and so, for that reason, they acquire a considerable morphological variation. Although our taxonomic knowledge of these variations and the connectivity between them is […]
June 18, 2026
The wonders of the north coast
Posted by leandro
The north coast of the Green Island of the Azores The north coast of São Miguel Island has a special magic due to its unique characteristics both on land, its culture, and its people, and […]
June 18, 2026
Itinerary in Ponta Delgada: What not to miss
Posted by leandro
The city of Ponta Delgada is the starting point for a trip to the largest island in the Archipelago. Discover what you can’t miss in the capital of São Miguel Island. 1 – The history […]
June 18, 2026
April, a surprising month!
Posted by leandro
Our sightings The month of April was also a month in which our resident dolphins, the Bottlenose and the Common dolphin, accompanied us in all our trips to the sea. They interacted with the boat, […]
June 18, 2026
The best of the hot springs on the Green Island
Posted by leandro
Green Island, the authentic thermal paradise São Miguel Island, also known as the Green Island, is a thermal refuge for those looking to relax their body and mind. Find out what you can’t miss. It […]
June 18, 2026
March sightings
Posted by leandro
March, a month of pleasant surprises! The month of April was also a month in which our resident dolphins, the Bottlenose and the Common dolphin, accompanied us in all our trips to the sea. Large […]
June 18, 2026
Swimming with Dolphins Guidelines
Posted by leandro
Unique and unforgettable experience, that’s how we can describe this activity. As swimming takes place on the high seas, the interaction is carried out with wild animals, in harmony in their habitat. Picos de Aventura […]
June 18, 2026
World Water Day
Posted by leandro
Water and its importance On March 22, we celebrate World Water Day, proclaimed through a resolution of the United Nations General Assembly, on December 22, 1992. The purpose of this day is to raise awereness […]
June 18, 2026
Whale-watching Guidelines
Posted by leandro
The activity whale-watching is an activity that is growing and expanding globally, becoming important not only for the tourism market but also for the economy of the region and the scientific community. Whale-watching can be […]
June 18, 2026
February sightings
Posted by leandro
February: an incredible month! When we think about the month of February, we certainly imagine a few days of rough sea and only some diversity of species. However, this month brought us many surprises. Three […]
June 18, 2026
January sightings
Posted by leandro
Our fantastic month of sightings The weather conditions weren’t very favorable for us to go out to sea. Even so, during the few trips that took place during the month of January, we had sightings […]
June 18, 2026
International Day of Women in Science
Posted by leandro
Science: The importance of the role of women The female contribution to science begins long before Women’s Day and the feminist revolution movements exist. However, the United Nations General Assembly designated 11 February as the […]
June 17, 2026
Sightings 2021
Posted by leandro
Surprising sightings in the Azores sea 2021 is already gone, but the memories of fantastic sightings remain. Once again, this year was marked by the pandemic and even though we only managed to start maritime-tourist […]
June 17, 2026
Whale Watching: A Magical Activity in the Azores
Posted by leandro
The Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are one of the best destinations in the world for whale watching in their natural habitat. The Azorean Archipelago: A refuge for cetaceans The geographic location […]
June 17, 2026
3 trails to enjoy the nature of the Azores
Posted by leandro
Would you like to venture into the unique and green landscapes shaped by the volcanoes of the Azores? Discover the three trails that you can not miss on your visit to São Miguel Island. 1 […]
June 11, 2026