Top Sao Miguel Wildlife Watching

Swim with dolphins in the Azores, where a thriving population of Atlantic spotted dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, and common dolphins make this a thrilling place to encounter the marine mammals. Choose between morning and afternoon departures for your dolphin tour, then slip into the water to swim at a safe and respectful distance. This dolphin tour in the Azores is limited to 8 people for a personal experience with minimal impact on the dolphins.

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.

The Margaridas Apiculture is located in the Lagoa, on an ancient pasture, which has been reconverted into a forest DE native and meliferous species. Today, the farm is inhabited by the Margarida bees who visit the diverse DE flowers and meliferous species that populate this space. Beekeeper Carolina, a passionate lover POR these amazing beings will take visitors on a trip to the Wonderful World of Bees! The visitor will wear the skin DE a real beekeeper and be surprised by the bees in their busy daily life. We start with a briefing on the biology of the bees, the safety measures, and we continue to the discovery of the hives. At DAhow the hi is organized, what functions bees perform throughout their lives and who knows... You can even find the Queen! At the end, the Margarida bees give us a DE taste of honey. They will taste the different types DE honey from the Azores.

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.

Learn bodyboarding with Rodrigo Rijo, certified coach and national-level competitor. Discover the best waves of São Miguel Island with a local guide who has spent over 20 years in the ocean. Whether it’s your first wave or you already have experience, every lesson is adapted to your level.

Take part DE a Sunset Tour in Ponta DE lgada and see the beauty of the Azorian sunset aboard a relaxing walk by the sea.

If you are looking for a walk in one of the most beautiful places on the island, then this activity is for you. On the youngest Stratovolcano of the island of São Miguel, walk through forests and watercourses until you reach one of the most beautiful and well-preserved lakes in Portugal, Lagoa do Fogo. Undoubtedly, one of the most dynamic and adventurous ways to be in contact with nature.