Sports and leisure activities Lajes Do Pico

A Frenchman, Serge Viallelle (sadly deceased in 2019), fell in love with the Azores and settled there in 1987. He was the first to organize outings to observe cetaceans. He was also the very first author of the Petit Futé guide to the Azores! After a 20-minute presentation, you can head out to sea on a 10 m semi-rigid boat and meet the mammal. Arm yourself with a camera and expect a few thrills. You'll need to know how to swim, and approach this adventure in a sporting spirit.

Nilton, a great and charming azorean young man, is an experienced mountain guide that knows Mount Pico by heart. Another major asset: he is fluent in French! It will provide you with exciting information on this fabulous mountain (geology, botany, history…). You are particularly recommended!

Futurismo is an agency specializing in sea outings (whale and dolphin watching). It operates all year round in Ponta Delgada, although in winter it's a little more difficult to get out due to the somewhat capricious weather conditions. Outings are aboard zodiacs, catamarans or larger boats (in high season). The agency also offers a wide range of other activities: swimming with dolphins, canyoning, kayaking, hiking, biking, birdwatching, jeep and van excursions...