21.08.2026 – Spotties are in command

Despite the gloomy weather, the Atlantic spotted dolphins (Stenella frontalis), also known as “spotties”, stole the show. There were so many of them around that it was a delight to have them with us throughout the day. They were very calm in the morning, swimming softly, but during the afternoon tours they were very energetic, performing acrobatics in the air, jumping and chasing each other. Another day in the books, and certainly a magical one for all our clients.

by Claudia Gomes

Sightings of the day

Ribeira Brava

09:00 Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins

13:00 Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins

16:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins

Steno 

09:30 Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins

13:30 Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins

16:30 Atlantic spotted dolphins