On this kayak tour in Vila Franca do Campo, we'll follow the guide to this islet located off the coast of São Miguel and snorkel in its waters!
Kayaking in Vila Franca do Campo
At the indicated time, we'll meet at the Vila Franca do Campo Marina, where we'll be waiting for you to start a kayak tour to the islet of the same name.
After a brief introduction, we'll take the kayak and paddles and set out on the waters of São Miguel. Following the guide's kayak, we'll paddle around the front of this island of volcanic origin.
As we paddle, the guide will tell us interesting facts about the formation of this islet in the Azores archipelago. Did you know that it's the crater of a submerged volcano? Or that it's also called the 'Anel da Princesa', or 'Princess Ring'?
During our 5-kilometre (3.1-mile) kayak route, we'll make a stop so you can dive into the Atlantic waters and snorkel! You'll be able to explore the seabed and discover many of the species that live here.
Finally, we'll conclude this kayaking experience by returning to the starting point, where we'll arrive after between 2 and 3 hours of fun.
Access to Vila Franca do Campo Island
The Vila Franca do Campo Islet is a protected area, and access is regulated by local authorities, subject to availability, official regulations, and sea and weather conditions. Opening and closing dates vary from year to year, so the length of the kayak tour depends on seasonal access:
- Open access season (mid-June to early October): when access to the islet is officially allowed, the kayak tour lasts 3 hours.
- Restricted access season (early October to mid-June): when access to the islet is restricted, the tour lasts 2 hours.