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The Portuguese man o’war

We've all heard about it and we've all seen the portuguese man o’war, both in the water and on the beach. Read More

Ilhéu de Vila Franca do Campo

The islet of Vila Franca do Campo

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. Read More

Picoslogia

Picoslogia

Since its beginning in 2002, Picos de Aventura has ensured that each one of its activities is enriched with knowledge and awareness of the Nature conservation. Read More

Golfinhos Roazes nos Açores

Do we have 1 or 2 types of bottlenose dolphins in the Azores?

Bottlenose dolphins have a worldwide distribution, occupying different types of habitats, and so, for that reason, they acquire a considerable morphological variation. Read More

As maravilhas da costa norte

The wonders of the north coast

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 at sea, the so rich and wild northern sea. Read More

Ponta Delgada

Itinerary in Ponta Delgada: What not to miss

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. Read More

Whale Watching Azores

April, a surprising month!

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. Read More

Azores

The best of the hot springs on the Green Island

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. Read More

Whale Watching Azores

March sightings

In March there were days marked by bad weather and other days marked by excellent sightings! The species that we saw the most were the common dolphins that were present in all our trips... Read More

Golfinhos

Swimming with Dolphins Guidelines

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 seeks to provide an incredible activity, but always in compliance with the rules and with maximum respect for animals... Read More

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