The Boqueirão Environmental Interpretation Centre (CIAB) was created in the tanks where the whale oil, melted in the Boqueirão Whaling Station, was stored. It is a space dedicated to the promotion and knowledge of the most interesting locals of the island, with highlight to the marine environments.

Here you can learn about resident and migratory birds, living beings that live in the intertidal zone and water column, cetaceans and hydrothermal vents. It is a privileged place for the promotion of scientific knowledge, enriching the experience of those who visit the Nature Park.

The CIAB was chosen to integrate the "Architecture Guide –South and Islands of Portugal" in 2011; it also integrated the “Mostra Ibérica de Património Arquitéctonico – La MIPA” project, within the Lisbon Architecture Triennale 2013 "Close, Closer"; and it was referenced/published in several websites and trade magazines.

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Services

Guided tour; Self-guided brochure; Permanent exhibition; Auditorium; Film/documentary projection; Information kiosk; Ticket office; Gift shop; Accessible toilet.

 

Opening times

01 NOVEMBER - 31 MARCH

Tuesday to Saturday | Holidays > 10h00 - 13h00 | 13h30 - 17h00

Closed > Sundays | Mondays | 1 January | Mardi Gras | Easter Sunday | 25 December

 

01 APRIL - 31 OCTOBER

Every day > 10h00 - 13h00 | 14h00 - 18h00

Closed > Easter Sunday

  

Guided tours: by appointment with a minimum of 48 hours in advance

Tour duration: 60 minutes

Number of people per tour: 4 - 20

 

The management entity reserves the right to close the establishment, according to the weather conditions.

 

Prices

Child (0 - 6 years old): Free

Junior (7 - 14 years old): 1,50 €

Adult (15 - 64 years old): 3,00 €

Senior (+ 65 years old): 1,50 €

Family (2 adults and children up to 14 years of age): 6,00 €

Resident of the Azores*: Free

 

Combined Ticket (visit to Boqueirão Environmental Interpretation Centre and Boqueirão Whaling Station Museum)**:

Child (0 - 6 years old): Free

Junior (7 - 14 years old): 2,00 €

Adult (15 - 64 years old): 4,00 €

Senior (+ 65 years old): 2,00 €

Family (2 adults and children up to 14 years of age): 8,00 €

 

Children up to 12 years of age must be accompanied by an adult.

*Upon presentation of the Citizen Card.

**Any other type of discounts, campaigns or promotions aren't applied.

 

Contacts

Adress: Rua do Boqueirão nº 2-A, 9970-390 Santa Cruz das Flores

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Phone: (+351) 292 542 447

  

Getting there

Leaving from the airport, located in the centre of Santa Cruz village, turn left on Rua da Esperança (street) towards the Football Municipal Field. Take the Regional Road until you reach a junction where you must turn right to the Rua do Boqueirão (street). Go straight until you find the Boqueirão Whaling Station, enter the main gate, turn left and go down the ramp towards the harbour. Halfway through the ramp, you will find the Centre's entrance door on the right.

  

GPS Coordinates

39º27'46,2'' N | 31º07'46,5'' W