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Whale watching in the Azores, Portugal Whale watching in the Azores Portugal Remove
In October21°C13 rainy days
Flying time10h 05mfrom Los Angeles
Ideal stayA week, ideally across two islands
Best forFamilies · Wildlife & nature · Photographers
The feel of itGreen, Atlantic, weather-driven
Where people stayPonta Delgadaor Lajes do Pico
Getting aroundA car is close to essential
Money and languageEURPortuguese
AccommodationModerate

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