The Amirantes were discovered by Vasco da Gama on his second voyage of exploration in 1503, and later named "Ilhas do Almirante" (Admiral Islands).
As Almirantes foron descubertas por Vasco da Gama durante a súa segunda viaxe de exploración en 1502, sendo chamadas "Ilhas do Almirante" (Illas do almirante).