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Whale Watching in the Azores: Best Time, Species, Islands, and Trip Planning
Posted on July 29, 2026
Whale watching in the Azores can be rewarding in every season, but the best time depends on which species you most hope to see. Sperm whales and several dolphin species occur throughout the year, while spring brings the strongest visual opportunity for blue, fin and sei whales. Summer adds warmer weather, more scheduled departures and […]
Birdwatching in the Azores: Best Islands, Birds & Seasons
Posted on July 28, 2026
Birdwatching in the Azores is unusual because a relatively small North Atlantic archipelago brings together endemic land birds, major seabird colonies, familiar European residents and unpredictable migrants from both sides of the ocean. For most visitors, the goal should not be to chase the archipelago’s entire historical species list. More than 400 species and subspecies […]
