Boat Tour around the islet of Vila Franca, São Miguel

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!