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Outono em São Miguel

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: Praias de Sonho

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

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

Observação de cetáceos

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

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

Sabia que os mamíferos marinhos também amamentam?

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

Terceira: lugares para mergulhar

Terceira: Best spots for diving in summer

Dive into the cool waters that surround the coast of Terceira. This summer, discover the best spots to enjoy amazing dips in the ocean. Read More

Organismo gelatinoso

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

São Miguel Escapadinha a dois

São Miguel: Your next getaway for two

A getaway for two to reconnect with the green nature of São Miguel is just what you might need. Find out what you can't miss. Read More

Peixes-voadores

Flying fish in the Azores

What is it that flies but doesn't have wings? These are our unique flying fish which are often spotted during our whalewatching trips. Read More

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