{"id":17973,"date":"2022-04-08T15:30:04","date_gmt":"2022-04-08T13:30:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/?p=17973"},"modified":"2022-04-08T15:35:56","modified_gmt":"2022-04-08T13:35:56","slug":"whale-watching-azores","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.checkyeti.com\/blog\/en\/whale-watching-azores","title":{"rendered":"Whale & Dolphin Watching in Azores: all you need to know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The Azores archipelago<\/strong> constitutes one of the most remote<\/strong> and pristine<\/strong> places in the world. Lying on the North Atlantic Ocean, these nine islands are a long way from the European continent, roughly 1,600 kilometers<\/strong> west of mainland Portugal.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

It is precisely this remoteness that has kept this archipelago’s natural landscapes nearly intact. They are known as the Hawaii of the East<\/em>, due to their volcanic craters and turquoise lagoons emerging, creating a subtropical wonderland<\/strong> full of life.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

With a vastly rich surface, the aquatic life below the Atlantic Ocean<\/strong> is just as abundant. Home to many species of whales and dolphins, turtles, and other marine animals, Azores is notably one of the best places<\/strong> to go whale & dolphin watching<\/strong> worldwide. This next article will guide you through all there is to know about whale watching in the Azores, as well as the boat tours<\/strong> you need to take part in to encounter these marine mammals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What is the best time to go whale watching in the Azores?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u00a9 Azores Whale Watching Terra Azul<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

The spring months<\/strong> are usually the best time to spot these majestic creatures, as their annual migration<\/strong> takes place, especially during the months of April and May<\/strong>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

They breed in the tropical waters during the cold winter months, preparing their calves for the long voyage to the North Atlantic<\/strong>. The Azores constitutes a crossing point <\/strong>in the journey to their final destination: feeding grounds<\/strong> near Greenland, Iceland, and Norway. On their way, they pass through the Azores from March to June, staying several days to feed on the coast of the archipelago. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

On the other hand, summer<\/strong> is the best season to get a closer look at our favorite and friendly cetaceans<\/strong>, dolphins. Larger groups of families and friends pass by near the island\u2019s waters when conditions are calmest and warmest. However, no matter the time of year you decide to visit the Portuguese archipelago, you\u2019ll most likely get to encounter some of these new friends at sea.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are 4 resident species<\/strong> that can be seen all year round: common dolphins, bottlenose dolphins, Risso\u2019s dolphins, and sperm whales.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Which whales and dolphins can be seen in the Azores?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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