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Located on the western side of the Pico Mountain Natural Reserve, Furna do Frei Matias is a lava tunnel that has an average length of 650 meters, consisting of several entrances and bifurcations. What draws the attention of this cave is its mythical space, where many believe that there lived […]

Furna do Frei Matias

One of the most well-known lagoons on the Island, near the Pico Mountain, Captain’s Lagoon welcomes several visitors during the year, mainly due to its views of the Pico Volcano and the nearby São Jorge Island. What seems to be a problem, because it is situated at an altitude of […]

Lagoa do Capitão

Located in the parish of Prainha, municipality of São Roque do Pico, this park has 11.97 ha and an extension of 2,068 meters, full of vegetation endemic to the Azores. It is in a region known as Mysteries of Prainha due to the lava flows of an eruption that occurred […]

Prainha do Norte Forest Park

The Lagoa da Rosada is on the eastern side of the island, and is part of the municipality of São Roque do Pico, and its main highlight is undoubtedly the panorama. This is because it is located in a crater deriving from an explosion of cone of slag, in addition […]

Lagoa da Rosada

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 […]

Lagoa do Peixinho

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 […]

Lagoa do Caiado

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 […]

Museu do Vinho

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 […]

Piscinas do Varadouro

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 […]

Espalamaca Belvedere

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 […]

Praia de Almoxarife

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 […]

Monte de Nossa Sr.ª da Ajuda

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 […]

Furna do Enxofre

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