Whale Watching in Terceira Island, Azores

The Azores are a Portuguese archipelago of nine volcanic islands in the North Atlantic Ocean, renowned for their unspoilt nature, spectacular scenery, marine biodiversity and year-round mild climate. Among these islands, Terceira stands out for its impressive volcanic landscapes and rich historical heritage. The waters around Terceira are world-renowned as one of Europe's best whale-watching spots.

If you're looking to see the cetaceans of the Azores, Terceira is thus an excellent choice. When you join this cetacean-watching tour in Terceira, you'll be able to spot different species of cetacean depending on the time of year. Between March and June, you'll generally see more humpback and blue whales, common dolphins and bottlenose dolphins. From July to October, sperm whales and common dolphins are more numerous.

Available in 2 formats depending on your preferences, the Terceira whale-watching tour can be a simple half-day excursion (just enough time to meet the cetaceans) or a more comprehensive full-day excursion that will also take you to visit Ilhéu das Cabras (in English : the Islet of Goats), one of the island's exclusive areas due to access by sea and classified as a special protection area. This nature reserve is home to exceptional flora and fauna (although you won't find any goats there) in an unspoilt setting in the heart of the Atlantic! If you choose the day trip, you'll also have the chance to enjoy a delicious lunch in a local restaurant in Angra do Heroismo.

With a 99% success rate of sightings per trip, this cetacean-watching activity in Terceira is a must for your visit to the Azores!