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