BY Thisismadeiraisland
Today, a dolphin surprised several spectators aboard a boat on the Rota dos Cetáceos. According to Pedro Mendes Gomes, CEO of the company dedicated to the observation of dolphins and whales in Madeira’s waters, this was one of the biggest jumps he has ever seen by these mammals. The moment was recorded and shared on […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
If you take a boat trip on the seas that surround the archipelago (Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas and Selvagens), you are very likely to encounter dolphins, whales, turtles and/or sea lions, and there are already designated feeding areas. There are about twenty different species of whales, including one of the largest whales in the world […]
BY Thisismadeiraisland
The waters around this Portuguese archipelago are deep and nutrient rich, making them well-suited to a wide range of marine mammals. More than 20 different whale species, from pilot and sperm whales to humpbacks, are known to frequent these shores. Here’s everything you need to know about whale-watching tours in Madeira. When to Go There […]
