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Snorkelling Trip around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo in São Miguel, Azores
Discover a popular lagoon in the Azores on this guided snorkelling trip around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo in São Miguel!
Snorkelling Trip around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo in São Miguel, Azores
From€70
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
3 hrs
Occasionally sporty
From 8 years-old and up
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Explore the Vila Franca do Campo Islet on this 1 hour guided snorkeling excursion with a professional guide and enjoy crystal-clear waters as you get to know the underwater ecosystem.
Course of events
Please allow 3 hours in total for this activity, including 1 hour of snorkeling.
- Arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes in advance.
- Meet your guide.
- Fill the paperwork.
- Get your equipment and gear.
- Briefing on the marine life you'll see, snorkeling spot where the activity will take place and how it's done.
- Theoretical and practival session for explaining safety procedures in the sea.
- Travel by boat to the snorkeling site (5 minutes).
- Spend around 1 hour in the water, diving from a boat.
- Return to meeting point (5 minutes).
- Return of equipment and end of activity.
- At the center, you can take a hot shower and change.
Activity requirements
All participants must be able to swim.
All children must be accompanied by an adult.
You must have the medical certificate filled in at the shop in order to be able to do the activity.
A minimum number of 2 participants is required to run this activity.
Special terms
A non-snorkeler can join in the boat. The price will be 8€, they have to pay on the day of the activity directly in the shop.
You can bring your own waterproof camera if you wish.
This activity is not recommended for pregnant or disabled people.
Pets are not permitted to join in this activity.
Please arrive 10 minutes before the departure time.
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, Spanish, EnglishIncluded
- Expert guide
- Snorkeling equipment (wetsuit, fins, mask, snorkel)
- Theoretical and practical safety session
- Flotation aids if necessary
- Dry space to put your phone during the trip
Excluded
- Transportation to the meeting point
Do not forget to bring
- Swimsuit
- Sunscreen
- Towel
- Change of clothes
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Practical information
Meeting point:
Marina de Vila Franca do Campo - Azores Islands - São Miguel - Azores Islands, 9680-187 Vila Franca Do Campo, Portugal
Spoken languages:
Portuguese, Spanish, EnglishCancellation: Super flexible
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Here to assist you 7/7About the activity
Vila Franca is a small volcanic islet off the south coast of São Miguel, the main island of the Azores archipelago in Portugal. This islet, which has been classified as a natural site, is a real gem on the Azorean coastline, characterised by its circular crater and crystal-clear waters. Formed by ancient volcanic activity, the islet is a protected area, ideal for swimming, observing marine fauna and snorkelling in São Miguel.
Accessible to anyone aged 8 and over who can swim, this snorkelling trip in the Azores invites you to discover the incredible beauty of the Atlantic Ocean and the species that live there. As the islet of Vila Franca do Campo is a nature reserve, the number of visitors per day is limited, so you'll have the water pretty much to yourself (and your snorkelling companions)!
Join this snorkelling excursion to São Miguel and discover this exceptional site safely during your holiday in the Azores. Throughout the trip, you will be guided by a certified professional instructor who will ensure that your experience is as safe and unforgettable as possible. With the superb visibility at this site and an average annual water temperature of 19°C, you can be sure of one thing: you'll leave with fond memories of this snorkelling trip to the islet of Vila Franca do Campo.
Book a snorkelling trip around the islet of Vila Franca do Campo with a professional guide and discover one of São Miguel's natural treasures!
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