Classified as one of the largest lagoons in the entire Island, the Peixinho Lagoon is located in the municipality of São Roque do Pico, in the central plateau area, near the Caiado and Rosada Lagoons. It occupies a zone of depression between the several volcanic cones and is filled by […]
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The natural beauty is the main highlight of Lagoa do Caiado, which despite being located at 800 meters altitude and subject to bad weather (strong winds and fog), still receives many visitors, especially those who like to observe birds. It is part of a nucleus of small lagoons, in the […]
Situated near the center of the town of Magdalena, the Wine Museum of Pico is actually a hostel that belongs to the interior of a winery and a former Carmelite convent. Museu do Vinho, PIco Island, AzoresPhotography Museums of Pico The living room of the main building offers visitors a […]
The Swimming Pools of the Varadouro were formed by volcanic rocks and is a very pleasant place, which allows a fantastic view of the horizon over the blue sea. The waters are clear and transparent, good for diving and taking great pictures. The place has support structures, such as toilets and showers, as […]
Promontory over the City and Beach of Almoxarife. Excellent observation point of the hustle and bustle of the Horta Marina which is of international repute, being frequented by yachtmen who cruise the Atlantic. From this point, one can get the true sensation of being in an archipelago, as it is […]
One of the most frequented beaches of Faial Island, Praia do Almoxarife, offers its visitors a beautiful panoramic view of Pico Island and is very close to the city center. The beach offers all support for disabled guests, as well as toilets, showers, bar and restaurant. For lovers of camping, there is a […]
A natural lookout affording a view over Santa Cruz, it hosts three chapels, with the highlight being the Nossa Sr.ª da Ajuda Chapel (sixteenth century). Resembling a miniature castle, this chapel is one of the best illustrations of the “fortified religious architecture” of the Azores. The pilgrims’ house, which hosts […]
A 194-metre wide and 40-metre high volcanic cave, it features stalactites and a sulphurous, cold water lake, 130 metres in diameter. The first explorations of the cave took place during the nineteenth century, with the participation of international researchers such as Prince Albert I of Monaco in 1879, who was one […]
A spa complex from the nineteenth century, it is located by the sea, and its warm, sulphur water (between 36C and 40C) has been used since 1750 for the treatment of rheumatism and skin diseases. This area is also visited by many people because of its tidal pools.
Squat black-stone structures containing an ingenious mechanism which turns the wood dome to position the windmill’s sails at the best angle to the wind.
A natural viewpoint overlooking a vast and beautiful panorama of the island and ocean that simply cannot be missed.
An old crater that created the island. The crater’s bottom contains two lakes of an irregular shape. With a little imagination, the small volcanic ash cones seem to represent seven of the nine islands in the Azores.