whale watching trips.

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

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

Ilha Terceira

Terceira Island: Enjoy it in autumn

Terceira Island is an authentic natural treasure in the heart of the Atlantic. Find out what you can't miss on the green island in autumn. Read More

Ribeira Grande

Ribeira Grande: Discover the north side

On São Miguel Island, set off on the Ribeira Grande adventure. The north side has a lot to offer its visitors. Know what you can't miss. Read More

golfinho de risso

Risso's Dolphin

The Risso’s dolphin (Grampus griseus) is the smallest member of the subfamily Globicephalinae (Delphinidae). It is characterized by robust build and rounded head. Read More

Vila Franca do Campo

Vila Franca do Campo: what not to miss

Vila Franca do Campo, on the island of São Miguel, is a wonderful municipality of unparalleled beauty. There are several attractions of this village. Get to know it. Read More

ilhéu das cabras

The Ilhéus das Cabras: Discover it on Terceira

On the south coast of Terceira Island there is a hidden gem: the Ilhéus das Cabras. This is one of the places you can’t miss. Find out why below. Read More

São Miguel

Summer in São Miguel: 3 unmissable adventures

Summer in São Miguel reserves new and exciting adventures for you every day! Enjoy having fun while exploring the island's verdant nature. Read More

Foto identificação

Sperm whales’ photo-ID

When there is a need to understand a little more about the behavior and ecology of a species, it’s extremely important to be able to identify the different individuals of a certain group. Photo identification (or photo-ID) emerges to solve this problem. Read More

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