Top Sao Miguel Food & Drink Classes

Search for whales and dolphins along the southern coast of the Azores on this wildlife watching trip from Ponta Delgada. Traveling in a nimble, open boat with an experienced captain, you’ll have the best chance of spotting the bottlenose dolphins, sperm whales, sei whales, bearded whales, and blue whales that flock to the islands. This whale and dolphin tour is a fun, family-friendly way to see the coast, and both morning and afternoon departures are available.

Skip the busier stretches of the São Miguel coastline, and head out by boat to discover the marine life and exclusive swimming spots of the island’s south coast. With an in-the-know local guide, you’ll improve your chances of finding the region’s famous whales and dolphins. Swimming and a traditional Azores lunch follow the boat ride at the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.

Maria grew up in the Azores in a small village of 10,000 people. She bought a house on a small plot of land with an orchard where she grows figs, apples, pears, almonds, oranges and more. Living in the subtropical climate of the Azores, Maria also is able to grow a variety of tropical fruits including papaya, guava and lychee. After a welcome drink and snack and tour of Maria’s garden and home, start your cooking class. During your cooking class you will learn how to make a traditional Azorean meal featuring seasonal ingredients. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy your traditional Azorean family-style meal. End your experience with a selection of coffee or tea, as well as a presentation of Maria’s homemade liqueur and moonshine. • 100% private activity • Vegetarian options available [please inform us in advance if you have any dietary restrictions]

Do you want to know and experience the nightlife of Azores in Ponta Delgada, get to know the best places to have a drink, the busiest or most popular spots, meet local people and meet other travelers? The Pub Crawl is open!