The Azores are a group of 9 vulcanic islands in the North Atlantic right in the middle of North America and Europe. It takes about 2h flight from Lisbon to the Azores.

The only airline at the Azores are SATA and TAP which also connect all 9 islands.

money

The local money is the EURO. Most banks accept VISA/Mastercard.

language

As the Azores belong to Portugal the native language is Portuguese. But english  is usually understood as well.

Due to the location in the Atlantic Ocean with the next continental area being over 1500km away the oceanic climate is dominant at the Azores.

The warm Atlantic Ocean Gulf Stream produces a maritime temperate climate with warm clear water which also makes the Azores a great place for diving.

offered programmes

individual programm at Pico (see details)

Dance with Dolphins (see details)

Season of the Giants (29.4.-13.05/13.05-27.05 & 27.05.-10.06.2006) (see details)

Easter Whale watching (14th April - 1st May & 9th - 23rd April 2006) (see details)

Small Whale & Dolphin Safari (1-week-program at Pico) (see details)

informarmation on past tours:

Atlantic Dolphins of the Azores Islands (July 9- 15, 2005) (see details)

Aldeia da Fonte, Dolphins of the Azores (July 17 - 22, 2005) (see details)