Islands of the Atlantic is a new travel TV series presented by Martin Clunes known to many as Doc Martin. Clunes discovers the Azores and visits Sao Miguel, Faial & Pico destinations which are covered in our 3 Islands of the Azores packages.
British actor and presenter Martin Clunes continues his exploration of island life in the latest ITV documentary series, Martin Clunes: Islands of the Atlantic. The three-part series, which began airing on ITV1 on May 2, 2025, takes viewers on a journey through various Atlantic islands, including the Azores.
In the second episode, Clunes visits the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, where he delves into the islands' unique culture, history, and natural beauty. He explores a tea plantation, highlighting the region's agricultural heritage, and learns about the transformation from whale hunting to whale watching, reflecting the community's shift towards conservation efforts. Additionally, Clunes participates in a traditional rowing race with a team of female rowers and samples a local stew cooked underground using geothermal steam vents, showcasing the islands' volcanic activity and culinary traditions.
In the second episode, Clunes visits the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores, where he delves into the islands' unique culture, history, and natural beauty. He explores a tea plantation, highlighting the region's agricultural heritage, and learns about the transformation from whale hunting to whale watching, reflecting the community's shift towards conservation efforts. Additionally, Clunes participates in a traditional rowing race with a team of female rowers and samples a local stew cooked underground using geothermal steam vents, showcasing the islands' volcanic activity and culinary traditions.