Whale Watching and Vila Franca islet full day

Whale Watching and Vila Franca islet full day

This is the ultimate experience not to miss if you are visiting São Miguel island! After the 3-hour whale watching tour we stop in Vila Franca do Campo to have lunch in a local restaurant, included in the price. Then we board a converted traditional fishing boat and head to Vila Franca do Campo islet, a volcanic crater off the coast that encloses a natural lagoon where you can bathe in. Vila Franca do Campo Islet is one of the most beautiful places to swim around São Miguel Island. It is known as the “princess ring” for its own particular circular shape. In that salty water, you can simply enjoy the fauna and flora of this unique place.

Itinerary

All along the boat trip, our staff will tell you when they see something moving in the water so that you don’t miss anything. They will provide information about the animals you will encounter and stay available if you have any question.

After the 3-hour tour, we will drop you in Vila Franca do Campo harbor. And less than 10 minutes walking from there, you will arrive at the local restaurant where you will have lunch. Then, we board a converted traditional fishing boat and head to Vila Franca do Campo islet, a volcanic crater off the coast that encloses a natural lagoon. The islet is a natural reserve, so here you will be able to see the diversity of fish species that have been preserved due to this protection. Don’t forget to bring your mask and snorkel! Indeed, the islet is classified by Birdlife International as an important place for birds. To protect this special place, only 400 people are allowed to step on it per day and only during the summertime. The transfer back to our activity center in Ponta Delgada (Ponta Delgada harbor) is always guaranteed, by boat or van.

Stop At:

• Futurismo Azores Adventures, Portas Do Mar, Loja 26, Ponta Delgada, Sao Miguel 9500-555 Portugal
• Vila Franca do Campo, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel, Azores
• Islet of Vila Franca do Campo, Parque Industrial de Vila Franca 500m Offshore, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel 9680-114 Portugal