The island of São Miguel, the largest in the Azores Archipelago, is a true paradise of breathtaking landscapes that blend harmoniously with the blue of the sea. Its landscapes, of volcanic origins, are distinguished by impressive shades of green and their unique natural beauty. A simple and sublime way to appreciate the wonders of Mother Nature is to contemplate them from the various viewpoints spread all over the Island. We share five that will surprise you. … Read More
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Marine Prairies
Have you ever heard of marine prairies? Do you know how important they are? Sea grass beds or sea grass meadows, as the name implies, are formed by one or more species of sea grasses (Figure 1), which can form a... Read More
Moniceph Project
Today we are going to introduce the most recent project that Picos de Aventura is pleased to collaborate with – the Moniceph Project. The researcher of this project, Stephanie Suciu, in collaboration with the University of the Azores, is… Read More
Discovering Canyoning
Discovering canyoning? The search for exceptionally beautiful environments, and the attraction to adventure in nature, led man to explore and want to find places that would surprise him in different ways. This was one of the premises for… Read More
Blainville's Beaked Whale
This week we had a sighting that we'd like to talk a little more about: we saw Blainville's Beaked Whales (Mesoplodon densirostris). Illustration of male (top) and female (bottom) of Blainville's Beaked Whale. ... Read More
My favorite trail: Serra Devassa
There are about 82 classified walking trails in the Azores archipelago. Among trails with higher and lower levels of difficulty, longer and shorter, there is one that presents itself as a good alternative … Read More
The case of the Bearded Whales
It's time for Bearded Whales to pass through the Azores! However, there are still several details that leave us intrigued with regard to the identification of these cetaceans (bearded whales). One of these intriguing details is the similarities between the Whales… Read More
The ecological importance of Ilhéus das Cabras
One of the places where we like to take our visitors on Terceira Island is to Ilhéus das Cabras. These islets are located in the direction of the parish of Feteira and have a total area of 29 ha, making them the largest islets … Read More
Priolo – a conservation landmark in the Azores
The Priolo (Pyrrhula murina) is a small bird measuring about 16 centimeters and weighing 30 grams. In this species, males and females are quite similar and the juveniles are distinguished by their brownish coloration on the head. Figure 1: Photo … Read More
