Whale Watching

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

Bird Watching

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

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Hiking

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

Caving

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

Snorkelling

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

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Wine

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

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

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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

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