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São Miguel

São Miguel: What you can’t miss in 2023

The island of São Miguel is a green paradise with breathtaking landscapes and a holiday destination with unique characteristics. Get to know it! Read More

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Porque são as baleias tão grandes e porque é que se alimentam de animais tão pequenos?

Why are whales so massive and why do the biggest of them prey on such small animals?

Why are whales so gigantic? Being big in the ocean is a big advantage for various reasons. Read More

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Açores

Azores: 4 reasons to visit

The Azores are internationally known for their islands of incomparable nature with breathtaking natural beauties. Find out 4 reasons to visit the archipelago. Read More

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Grandes baleias

The Great Whales in the Fight against Climate Change

Our oceans are among the systems most affected by Climate Change. With rising of carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations, rising temperatures, and acidification increase (due to the oxygen (O2) drop), sea levels have risen, leading to an increased risk of flooding in coastal communities, inducing other types of impacts. Read More

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Sperm whale scale

Sperm Whale Scale – Seán O’Callaghan’s PhD project for Picos de Aventura

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 of my PhD is the sperm whale. Read More

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Furnas

Furnas: the magic valley

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. Read More

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Cagarro

Cory's shearwater

Who has never heard of the famous shearwaters? Perhaps the best known bird by the Azorean people and certainly the most emblematic of the archipelago! Read More

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Ilha Terceira

Terceira Island: 4 places to explore

A Ilha Terceira é a terceira maior ilha do Arquipélago dos Açores. Possui vários locais de natureza deslumbrantes para conhecer. Atente nos 4 que não pode perder. … Read More

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golfinho comum

The Common Dolphin

The common dolphin has been a punctual presence in our trips. Come learn a little bit more about this species with us! Read More

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Aventuras no outono

3 outdoor adventures in autumn

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! Read More

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