A dead sperm whale has been found with a strange cut to its right flank that has left scientists baffled. The whale, known to marine biologists as 2470, was found dead by Jorge Fontes and Bruno Macena ...

Experience the hidden paradise of the richly biodiverse Azores islands, know as the 'Hawaii of the Atlantic'. A third of all whale and dolphin species pass through The Azores or are resident making it ...

Pico—one of nine Portuguese Azorean islands in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean that is dominated by a cone volcano—is about three times the size of the U.S. island of Nantucket, or 10% larger than ...

Whether it’s to watch whales, taste wine, hike or surf, summer offers the best time to visit Portugal’s North Atlantic islands. Millions of years ago, a dramatic series of volcanic events gave rise to ...

August 5th 2025 marked a pivotal moment for environmental stewardship and sustainable tourism in the Azores Islands, as Azores Whale Watching TERRA AZUL proudly inaugurated in São Miguel island the ...

Life – we are often told – is about connections. Whom you know, how well you know them – but also, how closely you yourself ...

The Azores are famous for their volcanic origins, which have shaped the islands' unique landscapes. From craters to hot springs, the islands have a lot to offer. You can visit Sete Cidades on Sao ...

National Geographic Expeditions gives travelers a taste of Portugal with its newest itinerary. This unforgettable adventure immerses visitors into the many highlights of Portugal - including the ...

Octant Ponta Delgada, located in the heart of the Azores on São Miguel Island, will introduce five new room categories this April, including a Whale Watching Suite. The 123-key hotel tapped Portuguese ...