{"id":2282,"date":"2010-07-31T22:35:00","date_gmt":"2010-07-31T22:35:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/whalewatchingazores.com\/blog\/2010\/07\/31\/account-of-one-of-our-full-day-tours\/"},"modified":"2019-11-22T22:27:37","modified_gmt":"2019-11-22T22:27:37","slug":"account-of-one-of-our-full-day-tours","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/whalewatchingazores.com\/blog\/account-of-one-of-our-full-day-tours\/","title":{"rendered":"Account of one of our full-day tours"},"content":{"rendered":"
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\nOver the past few weeks we have been running many of our special tour packages that Futurismo offers. A popular choice for many people is our Full Day package: whale watching in the morning, a lunch at a local restaurant in Vila Franca do Campo and finally the afternoon is spent relaxing and snorkeling at Vila Franca islet.<\/span><\/div>\n
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\nIlh\u00e9u de Vila Franca<\/span> (Vila Franca islet) is a sunken volcanic crater in the sea, just off the coast of Vila Franca do Campo. This small islet is a protected area, so it is a great place to see some of the unspoiled natural beauty of the Azores.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\nToday we had another one of these Full Day tours of whale watching and visiting the islet. During the morning we saw sperm whales<\/a>, Atlantic spotted dolphins<\/a>, and common dolphins<\/a>. In the afternoon the wind picked up so the sea became a little choppy. However, the natural shallow lagoon in the centre of Vila Franca islet is very sheltered, so we were able to enjoy an afternoon of swimming in the warm calm waters. The water here is very clear, so while snorkeling we have been able to observe many different species of fish.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n

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\nHere we also have the opportunity to see some our local bird species that nest in burrows and along the cliff faces of the islet. The surrounding rock formations shaped by the sea and wind are also worth seeing.<\/span><\/div>\n

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\nThis is just one of the many tour packages that we offer. As well as whale and dolphin watching, Futurismo also organises jeep safaris, walking tours, and geological tours to show you the volcanic formations along the island. We have prepared mixed tours of both the land and sea, and we can also prepare special tours and packages to suit your preferences. 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