A Rare Deep-Diving Whale Encounter in Madeira The Blainville’s Beaked Whale (Mesoplodon densirostris) is one of the most mysterious and […]

The Cory’s Shearwater is a constantly migrating seabird that use Madeira Islands for breeding and nesting. Colonies arrive in March, […]

Loggerhead Sea Turtle (Caretta caretta) — A Complete Guide to One of Madeira’s Most Fascinating Marine Visitors The Loggerhead Sea […]

Short‑finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) — OnTales Madeira Guide The Short‑finned Pilot Whale (Globicephala macrorhynchus) is one of the most […]

What Is an Orca? The orca (Orcinus orca) — commonly known as the killer whale — is one of the […]

Hammerhead Shark (Sphyrna zygaena) The hammerhead shark is one of the most distinctive and fascinating predators in the ocean. Recognized […]

Flying Fish in Madeira – Discover Them on an Ontales Whale Watching Tour The waters around Madeira are home to […]

Understanding One of the Ocean’s Most Striking Surface Dwellers So colourful and enigmatic, the Portuguese Man’ O war is odd, […]

Discover the Majestic Sperm Whale Around Madeira The Sperm Whale (Physeter macrocephalus) is one of the most iconic marine mammals […]

Humpback Whales in Madeira – Facts, Season, and Unforgettable Whale-Watching Tales Madeira is one of Europe’s most remarkable destinations for […]

Mediterranean Monk Seal (Monachus monachus) A Rare and Fascinating Marine Mammal The Mediterranean monk seal (Monachus monachus) is one of […]

This is the second largest mammal alive just after the Blue whale.  Fin whales can reach up to 20 meters […]

Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) The bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) is one of the most well-known and frequently observed marine mammals […]

This is a very playful dolphin! He is mostly seen in Madeira in the springtime and summertime. More often than […]