ADMIRING THE
BIODIVERSITY
IS EXTRAORDINARY
BY NATURE.

Stop, listen and look. Welcome to a unique ecosystem, where whales and dolphins cross the Atlantic.
It’s in the Azores that wild life happens naturally.
Let yourself be lulled by whale songs and take a break as the birds turn in.

A NATURALLY PROTECTED
HABITAT

SEEING WHALES AND BIRDS
CLOSE UP IS IN OUR
NATURE

The Azores are one of the biggest whale sanctuaries in the world. 24 different species of cetaceans can be seen in their waters. But that’s not all. Dozens of species of migratory birds fly through the skies of the archipelago and sometimes make their nests on this island paradise.

5 PLACES FOR WILDLIFE WATCHING

Be inspired by what the Azores have to offer.

Costa

São Miguel

In Ponta Delgada and Vila Franca do Campo, there are various operators specialising in whale watching throughout the year. Pick up your camera and start your next adventure.

Lajes do Pico

Pico

One of the places with the best visibility on the island. The depth of the sea bed to the south of Pico allows the animals to come quite close to the shore.

Coast

Flores

A place where thousands of bird species are likely to be spotted, thanks to its westerly location and the wide variety of habitats.

Coast

Terceira

On the great cetacean route, Terceira is one of the best places from which to catch sight of these mammals. They can be seen all year round.

Coast

Faial

The blue whale can be seen here, practically all year round, just a few miles off the coast. If you’re visiting Faial for the first time, take to the sea for a thrilling experience.