The year 2025 came to an end as a particularly distinctive period in terms of cetacean sightings, with a high number of whales remaining around the island well beyond the summer season. This report summarizes these observations through graphs and percentages, reflecting a complete cycle of survey effort, encounters, and behavioral patterns throughout the year. Read More
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Whale Watching – Everything You Need to Know
Experience the magic of whale watching in the Azores with Picos de Aventura and discover how this activity brings together nature, science, and adventure. Read More
Autumn in São Miguel: 5 Experiences to Enjoy This Season
Discover São Miguel in the autumn: thermal waters, tea fields, unique flavors, and whale watching make this the perfect season to explore the island.
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São Miguel: Dream Beaches
São Miguel, the largest island in the Azores, offers unique beaches where black sand and clear waters are complemented by breathtaking natural landscapes. Read More
Terceira: The Best Sea Experiences
Discover what makes the sea around Terceira Island one of the most fascinating gems in the Azores Archipelago through three must-do activities. Read More
Whale Watching: A Magical Activity in the Azores
The Azores, in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, are one of the best destinations in the world for observing cetaceans in their natural habitat. Read More
Ponta da Ferraria: A phenomenon of volcanism
Ponta da Ferraria, located on the southeast coast of the island of São Miguel, is one of the most emblematic and unmissable places in the Azores. Find out more! Read More
Did you know that marine mammals also breast-feed?
Breast-feed is the act, from a female mammal, to feed its young with the milk that they produce. Whales and dolphins are marine mammals, which means that they also breast-feed their calves, depending directly on the milk of their mom in the first years of their lives. Read More
Why do cetaceans jump?
The breach of a large whale is almost certainly the most powerful action performed by any animal, and a leaping dolphin rising many meters above the surface is one of the most impressive. However, most breaching and leaping are not immediately functional activities for an aquatic animal, and a question of “Why do they do it?” is still only partially answered. Read More
Gelatinous marine organisms from the Azores
It's very common for swimmers to have their baths in the sea interrupted by the presence of jelly-like organisms. Some of these gelatinous creatures are known as jellyfish (Pelagia noctiluca), Portuguese Man o’ War (Physalia physalis), and salp (Salpa sp). Read More
