Olá Açores!
From 17 April to 18 July 2026, TheTrashTraveler will walk around 1000 km along the coastlines of the Azores, crossing all nine islands from Santa Maria to Corvo.
This is the final chapter of a journey that has already covered mainland Portugal (1152 km, 2020, movie 90 min) and Madeira and Porto Santo (280 km, 2023, movie 26 min), completing more than 2400 km walked along Portuguese coasts.
This project is not about distance.
It is about learning from ocean communities.
What happens along the way
• walking the coastline of each island
• meeting scientists, NGOs, schools and local communities
• beach cleanups, community hikes, meet ups, ocean activities
• daily storytelling online
People are invited to join along the route.
The route
Santa Maria (17.04. – 25.04.)
São Miguel (26.04. – 15.05.)
São Jorge (16.05. – 01.06.)
Graciosa (01.06. – 05.06.)
Terceira (05.06. – 20.06.)
Pico (20.06. – 29.06.)
Faial (29.06. – 08.07.)
Flores (09.07. – 15.07.)
Corvo (15.07. – 18.07.)
The result:
The Ocean Network is being developed, a digital map and learning platform connecting initiatives in Portugal working to protect the ocean. It is designed for the public and for schools, helping people discover not only ocean challenges but also the real projects already taking action.
More Info:
Project Footage Free To Use
Official Partners List Shared Soon
Contact:
hello@thetrashtraveler.com