Ilhéus das Cabras in Terceira Island

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Portuguese and 2 more

Due to its high interest, "Ilhéus das Cabras" are considered a Protected Area for the management of resources, habitats and species. The presence of protected seabirds, such as the Cory’s Shearwater, Common and Roseate Tern, allows the inclusion of "Ilhéus das Cabras" in Annex I of the Habitats Directive and classification as a Special Protection Area, as well as their insertion in the list of Important Bird Areas of the Azores, published by Birdlife International.

What's Included

Access to the Caves (dependent on weather conditions & boat type)
Public Liability Insurance
Swimming at the ocean (dependent on weather conditions)
Experienced guide
Food and drinks
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Departure Point: Angra do Heroismo Marina Return point: Returns back to the original departure location Address: OceanEmotion office - Marina de Angra, Loja OceanEmotion, 9700-154 Angra do Heroismo Dates: Daily (depending on weather/sea conditions)

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

"Ilhéus das Cabras" emerged from a volcano with underwater origin and are the largest islets of the Azores, being considered as a nesting ground for a diversity of seabirds and a Protected Area. "Ilhéus das Cabras" are a great way to experience Terceira island landscapes. The tour starts as we head southeast and once we get close information about the history, geology and seabirds will be shared as we go around, showing the variety of volcanic structures, fissures and caves that form the Islets.

Within the "Ilhéus das Cabras" Protected Area we easily find several caves like the Eagles Ray’s Cave or the Cathedral’s Cave. These natural volcanic structures are located along the coast of the Islets, and they have these names for a specific reason, which you will discover during the tour. They are only accessible by boat, although limited by the type of boat or sea conditions.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Supplied by OceanEmotion

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Tags

Sailing
Nature and Wildlife Tours
Bird Watching
On the Water
Wildlife Watching
Involves Animals
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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