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MOPTA 2025 Venue
MOPTA 2025 will take place at
Teatro Micaelense, Ponta Delgada, Azores, Portugal
R. de São João, 9500-106 Ponta Delgada
Below is a schedule of the MOPTA 2025 scientific program and social events:
June 17
- Welcome Lunch & Registration
- Plenaries and Technical Sessions
June 18
- Plenaries and Technical Sessions
- Lunch
- Tour 1, Watching Dolphins & Whales
- Tamas-70 Session and Dinner
June 19
- Plenaries and Technical Sessions
- Lunch
- Tour 2, Hot Springs Furnas
- Conference Banquet
June 20
- Plenaries and Technical Sessions
- Lunch Tour 3, Scenic Sete Cidades
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MOPTA 2025 Tour Descriptions
See flyer with additional information about the tours.
Tour 1
Watching Whales & Dolphins
June 18 afternoon (3hrs)
$70 per person
The Azores is a prime tourist destination for whale and dolphin watching. While sightings are possible year-round, June offers the best chance to see various species due to whale migration. This 3-hour tour provides an opportunity to see these animals, explore the coast, and view São Miguel Island from a different perspective. A biologist guide will accompany the tour to provide information and answer questions. Price includes boat tour and guide.
Meeting point and exact time to be later provided.
Please provide us with the details: First and last names; Date of birth; Cellphone or WhatsApp contact; ID card or passport number; Nationality.
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Tour 2
Hot Springs Furnas
June 19 afternoon (4hrs)
$50 per person
Explore the oldest Caldeira on the island, home to the magical Vale das Furnas, its lagoon, fumaroles, and natural steam vents, where local residents have the unique method of cooking food underground. This tour includes a visit to Terra Nostra Park, where you will have the option of taking a dip in the thermal pools filled with volcanic waters. The trip to Furnas will take you through the north of the island, and the return will be through Vila Franca do Campo, on the south coast, offering you two routes with stunning views. Price includes bus tour, guide, and thermal bath.
Meeting point and exact time to be later provided. If you want to swim/bath, please bring your bathing suit and towel for the tour (iron-rich waters may discolor clothes).
Please provide us with the details: First and last names; Date of birth; Cellphone or WhatsApp contact; ID card or passport number; Nationality.
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Tour 3
Scenic Sete Cidades
June 20 afternoon (4hrs)
$25 per person
This tour will take you to one of the most iconic tourist spots in the Azores, the Vista do Rei viewpoint. In June, the roads are often lined with hydrangeas, making the journey itself quite special. See for yourself the beauty of Lagoa de Santiago, located inside the volcanic crater of Sete Cidades, surrounded by lush green vegetation. There will be a 2-hour break for you to use as you wish! You can enjoy a kayak ride on Lagoa das Sete Cidades, hike the trails in the area, or simply relax by the lake. Price includes bus tour and guide.
Meeting point and exact time to be later provided.
Please provide us with the details: First and last names; Date of birth; Cellphone or WhatsApp contact; ID card or passport number; Nationality.
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Hotels in Ponta Delgada (MOPTA 2025)
There are numerous hotels in Ponta Delgada within walking distance of the conference venue. Below, we list some of the most convenient options for your accommodation during the conference. Prices are indicative and for two guests. There are no discounts for MOPTA 2025. Participants book on their own.
From US$ 50 to 100 per night:
From US$ 100 to 200 per night:
- Casa das Palmeiras (link)
- Casa do Páteo (link)
- Hotel do Colégio (link)
- Canadiano Urban Hotel (link)
- Casa do Contador (link)
- Hotel Talisman (link)
Over US$ 200 per night:
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MOPTA 2025 Transportation Information
To attend MOPTA 2025, we recommend the following airport:
PDL (João Paulo II Airport): International airport located on the island of São Miguel, Azores, Portugal. Situated 2 kilometers west of the city center of Ponta Delgada, it is the primary (and busiest) airport in the Azores.
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