

Wilderness Experience
Around Pico

Whale watching
Baleen & toothed Whales, Dolphins, Turtles... Pico Island is an amazing place to observe marine life

Wine - Unesco
The Pico Wine culture has been classified as World Heritage by the UNESCO since 2004. Walk through the vineyards and taste Pico wines

Lava tubes
Over 200 lava caves have been discovered on Pico Island, the most famous one is "Gruta das Torres", the longest lava tube of Portugal

Hiking
Climb the highest mountain of Portugal (2351m), and explore the island accross the 14 marked hiking trails

Snorkelling
Explore the natural swimming pools, and swim around the schools of fish

Bird watching
Paradise for bird lovers, discover endemic species of Azorean birds, marine birds and migratory species

Sealife observation
Cetaceans can be observed from shore in the Azores and particularly in the south coast of Pico due to the deep seabed close to the island

Diving
Interesting underwater rock formations with plentiful marine life throughout the year; Mobula rays, blue sharks, Grouper, Tuna...

Handcraft
Wooden Whales, Ceramiques, Stone Art

Whaling culture
Pico is a land of legend and traditions, Learn more about the whaling traditions. Whaling is now prohibited since 1986

Photography
Amazing landscapes, Volcanoes, Endemic vegetation, Marine life, Birds... a unique biodiversity in the middle of the Atlantic

Triangle Islands
From Pico you can take the ferry to Faial and São-Jorge islands for a full day of discoveries