Garden, Lookout, Hiking trail, Mill

Traditional winemaking in the lava fields has a glorious tradition on the island of Pico. The most extensive area with plenty of hiking trails can be found on the western tip of the island around the town of Criação Velha. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Pico" https://www.booking.com/region/pt/ilha-do-pico.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pico-criacao] Walking through the vineyards and along the sea The vineyards, bordered by dozens of…

City

The largest town on Pico Island is called Madalena, located on its western coast. It is the natural administrative, shopping and tourist centre of the whole island. Madalena is a lovely town for short walks around the small centre or the pretty coastal hiking trail, for swimming in the natural seawater pools and for accommodation if you prefer towns with full facilities. [btn "Book accommodation in Madalena" https://www.booking.com/city/pt…

Mill, City

Lajes is the second largest town on Pico and a popular tourist centre and one of the starting points for whale watching cruises. The small town lies on the southern coast under steep mountain slopes and serves as the commercial and administrative centre of the eastern half of the island, with many services. [btn "Book accommodation in Lajes" https://www.booking.com/city/pt/lajes-do-pico.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pico-lajes] Sights and…

Village, Cliff, Lookout

The small village of Cachorro, near the airport, offers beautiful views over jagged lava cliffs and a peaceful atmosphere with typical Azorean architecture. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Pico" https://www.booking.com/region/pt/ilha-do-pico.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pico-cachorro] Walk through the village in less than 10 minutes and enjoy views of the churning Atlantic Ocean at three beautiful lookouts. Cachorro will be a nice stop…

Museum, Village

The village of Lajido is located in one of the centres of the unique lava winery on the island of Pico. Visit the educational centre, stroll along the pretty promenade, discover the traditional Azorean architecture and take a dip in the natural sea pools when the weather is nice. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Pico" https://www.booking.com/region/pt/ilha-do-pico.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pico-lajido] Centro de Interpretação da…

Lighthouse, Cape

The easternmost cape of Pico is adorned with the beautiful "Farol do Ponta da Ilha" lighthouse, as well as a hiking trail along the coast through lava fields that look like a moonscape. [btn "The 10 best accommodations on Pico" https://www.booking.com/region/pt/ilha-do-pico.en-gb.html?aid=2380460;label=p-pico-ponta-ilha] Turn off the main road towards the village of Manhenha and drive to the end of it, parking your car at the edge of the…