Boat Tour around the islet of Vila Franca, São Miguel

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45 min
Everybody welcome
From 8 years-old and up
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From€30

Looking for an easy way to explore the islet of Vila Franca? Then this boat tour in São Miguel is for you!

Accessible to everyone from the age of 8, this boat tour around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo is the perfect way to discover this must-see site with ease. Whether you decide to take this boat trip in São Miguel on your own, with your family or with friends, you're sure to have a great time with the friendly crew from Azores Sub Dive Center.

The islet of Vila Franca do Campo, also known as Ilhéu de Vila Franca, is a small volcanic island and nature reserve located off the island of São Miguel in Portugal's Azores archipelago. The island is in fact the emerged crater of an ancient underwater volcano, forming an almost perfect ring around a natural lagoon with crystal-clear waters, linked to the Atlantic Ocean by a narrow passage. This exceptional site is unsurprisingly one of São Miguel's must-see tourist attractions, and we invite you to discover it on this boat trip around the islet of Vila Franca.

Accompanied by a professional guide, you can observe the volcanic rock formations and the seabirds that live on the islet and those that use the place for nesting, such as the Garajau-comum (sterna hirundo). Many of the plant and seabird species on the islet of Vila Franca do Campo are endemic to the region. You'll have a unique opportunity to spot them in this exceptional place!

Book this boat tour around the islet of Vila Franca and enjoy an unforgettable immersion in the nature of São Miguel!

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From€30

Practical information

30-minute boat tour around the small Island of Vila Franca with a professional guide.

Course of events

Please allow 45 minutes on site, including 30 minutes on the boat.

  • Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the hour of the activity
  • Fill the paperwork
  • Embark on the boat
  • Enjoy a 30-minute boat tour around the small Island of Vila Franca with a professional guide
  • Disembark
Activity requirements

All children must be accompanied by an adult or have a written parental authorisation to take part in this activity.

Special terms

Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.

This activity is not recommended for pregnant women.

Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.

Meeting point:
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo, Loja 6 - 9680-187 Ilha de São Miguel -Açores – Portugal
Spoken languages:Portuguese, English, Spanish
Included
  • Professional guide
  • Water
  • Insurance
Do not forget to bring
  • Comfortable and weather adapted clothing
  • Sun cream
  • Sunglasses
  • Hat / Cap

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