The common dolphin has been a punctual presence in our trips. Come learn a little bit more about this species with us! Read More
Sea
Cetaceans: The importance of lookouts and seabirds for their sighting
Anyone who has done whale and dolphin watching trips or is curious about the subject, must have heard the term “lookout” or “watchman”. Read More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
