Spring is a great time to be in the Azures, the nine islands of the North Atlantic Ocean that are famed for their colourful whildlife and year-round mild climate is an ideal spring break location. Every March and April, Whales and dolphins pass the area during as part of their yearly migration. The islands of Sao Miquel, Pico and Faial are the ideal location to watch from as they pass from the warmer waters of the south to the colder waters of the north. Species of whales and dolphins passing the area include blue, bottlenose, fin, sei, minke and humpback whales together with common, spotted, Risso’s and striped dolphins.