During our trips to sea in the last few weeks we have seen a species of dolphin that is not always present in our waters. These are called Painted Dolphins (Stenella frontalis) and have a preference for the more … Read More

When talking about seabirds, only one bird usually comes to mind: the seagull. Overall, we can say that most people are unaware of the diversity of birds that… Read More

Today is World Turtle Day!! So we would like to share with you some facts about these wonderful animals. Did you know that there are only 7 species of sea turtles and in the Azores we can see 5? Yes, it's true, the Azores are not only … Read More

During our trips to the sea, we managed to see many species of animals. But unfortunately, we also found a huge amount of rubbish. Although it can be made up of any type of material, about 70% of the marine litter found… Read More

The Blue Whale (Balaenoptera musculus) is the largest animal in the world, reaching up to 33 meters in length and weighing up to 180 tons! Despite their bluish gray coloration, these giants of the sea are known as Whales… Read More

A calm sea, a spring sun and the arrival in force of our much admired Blue Whales (Balaenoptera musculus)!! It was without a doubt two unforgettable weeks. We were excited when it started… Read More

Whether it is rainy or sunny, almost every time we go out we have the pleasure of spotting these colorful animals! Able to reach up to 2.70 meters and 200 kg per individual, these species (Delphinus delphis) have a gray/dark brown color, … Read More

Bearded Whales Spring is finally here, and with it, our favorite tourists: the Bearded Whales! These cetaceans have this peculiar name because instead of teeth they have keratin filaments (which visually remind us of beards). ... Read More

Over the years, Picos de Aventura has made an effort so that each of its activities is enriched with knowledge, environmental and ecological education for greater awareness and conservation of nature (Fig.1). The marine side… Read More