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Location: Azores (Azores Archipelago)
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Dive Centres / Liveaboards:
Following is a list of dive centres or liveaboards that are based in Azores.
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Espirito Azul Ranked as OK by independant reviewsRanked as OK by independant reviewsRanked as OK by independant reviews Course available Equipment hire available Dive shop available Accomodation available First Aid and Oxygen available
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Rua do Penedo, n. 22, Vila Franca do Campo, Sao Miguel Island, Azores Carlos Paulos +351 914898253 SSI, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC, PADI, CMAS, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, English, Click here to edit this listing
We do boat dives at least twice a day, everyday, during all the year. In every dive there?s always an underwater guide, usually an Instructor, but at least a Divemaster or CMAS 3 stars. We rent all the equipment you need, and we also have a dive shop. In our facilities, you can find a proper place for rinsing your equipment, hot shower, classroom and everything you can expect for. Come to dive in the Azores, and we guarantee you will love the experience. Clear waters for you all, and dive safely!
DIVE AZORES Course available Equipment hire available Dive shop available Accomodation available Has a photo centre First Aid and Oxygen available
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R. Medico Avelar, 13 A.
9900 - Horta
+351 91 258 58 03 TDI/SDI, IANTD, IAHD, SSI, NAUI, CMAS, BSAC, PADI, PADI, Spanish, Portuguese, Italian, French, English, Click here to edit this listing
Run by 2 marine biologists, Dive Azores is an Eco Dive Center located in Faial Island, Azores. Full range PADI courses, guided dives. Friendly & experienced dive guides. Small groups, personal service. First class equipment for rental.
Encounters in the blue: snorkeling with dolphins. Whale & dolphin watching trips: meet the giants of the Azores!

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Course available Can train divers Course available Will rent equipment Course available Have a dive shop
Course available Can supply enriched gas Course available Do liveabords Course available Can arrange accomodation
Course available Have a photo facility Course available Have first aid kit and oxygen Course available Rent rebreather equipment

Hotels and Resorts:
Following is a list of hotels and resorts that are based in Azores.
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VERDE MAR APARTMENTS
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WWW.VERDEMAR-AZORES.COM
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R. Dr. Melo e Simas,10
Horta, Faial, Azores
+351 292 200 300 Yes Click here to edit this listing
Situated in the center of town, Verde Mar is an Apart-Hotel with fully equiped apartments, for 1 to 5 persons per room. With one of it's employees being a diver, You can expect our full cooperation either on booking dives and all Your other needs. Diving centers are all in walking distances.

Verde Mar a Green spot in the middle of the Blue Ocean...
Fonte do Rego
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www.azores-nature.com
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Canada da Tenda 110A
Capelo 9900-302
Faial, Azores, Portugal
Les Gallagher tel:+351 966 783 101 No Click here to edit this listing
Self catering accommodation in natural surrounds on the Island of Faial , Azores.


Travel Agents:

Following is a list of travel agents that have holidays in Azores.
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TERRA AZUL - azores whale watching
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www.terrazulazores.com
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Marina Vila Franca do Campo
São Miguel - Azores
37º 42'N 025º 25'W
Tel./Fax: +351 296 581 361
Mobile - +351 91 345 30 30
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Whale watching in AZORES is one of those things with an intense appeal. This is one of 10 best whale-watching sites worldwide! Closer to home, in the waters around the islands, is possible to watch around 24 species of dolphins and whales. Between April and October you can expect sightings of Blue, Sei, Fin, Humpback Whales. This is the place to see huge pods of Sperm Whales or see Orcas, Pilot Whales, Spotted, Rissos and Striped dolphins, Marine Birds, etc. > Enjoy Nature with TERRA AZUL! <
TERRA AZUL - azores whale watching
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www.terrazulazores.com
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Marina Vila Franca do Campo
São Miguel - Azores
37º 42'N 025º 25'W
Tel./Fax: +351 296 581 361
Mobile - +351 91 345 30 30
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Whale watching in AZORES is one of those things with an intense appeal. This is one of 10 best whale-watching sites worldwide! Closer to home, in the waters around the islands, is possible to watch around 24 species of dolphins and whales. Between April and October you can expect sightings of Blue, Sei, Fin, Humpback Whales. This is the place to see huge pods of Sperm Whales or see Orcas, Pilot Whales, Spotted, Rissos and Striped dolphins, Marine Birds, etc. > Enjoy Nature with TERRA AZUL! <
Purple Travel Ltd
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http://www.purpletravel.co.uk/
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5 Taplins Court,
Taplins Farm Lane,
Hartley Wintney,
Hampshire,
RG27 8XU
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Following is a list of relevant websites for Azores.
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Azores Whale Watching Terra Azul
Azores Whale Watching Terra Azul
Azores Whale watching and swimming with Dolphins tours, 15 min away from Ponta Delgada, island of São Miguel, in Portugal!

The best whales, 2 - 3 hours away from Europe, Canada, and the US! 4 resident species, 24 sighted yearlong with 98% success rate and average 3 species per tour in the top green adventure holidays destination!
Azores Whale Watching Terra Azul
Azores Whale Watching Terra Azul
Azores Whale watching and swimming with Dolphins tours, 15 min away from Ponta Delgada, island of São Miguel, in Portugal!

The best whales, 2 - 3 hours away from Europe, Canada, and the US! 4 resident species, 24 sighted yearlong with 98% success rate and average 3 species per tour in the top green adventure holidays destination!

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