Pico Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
Portuguese island in Azores archipelago
About Pico
The island of Pico (PEE-koo, /ˈpi.ku/) is17.5km (10.9mi)south of São Jorge and just7km (4.3mi)east ofFaial, in the Central Group of islands, an area that is colloquially known as o Triangulo (The Triangle). Pico is46km (29mi)long, and at its maximum extent about16km (9.9mi)wide, rising from its center to the west in the summit of the stratovolcano of Pico; making it the second largest of the Azores islands. The three main settlements on the island are Madalena, São Roque do Pico and Lajes do Pico. The landscape features an eponymous volcano, Ponta do Pico, which is the highest mountain in Portugal, the Azores, and the highest elevation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. In the tradition of the Portuguese poet, Raul Brandão, Pico is referred to as the Ilha Preta ("Black Island"), for its black volc
Top Attractions in Pico
Explore the best things to see and do in Pico:
- ★House of Volcanoes
- ★Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
- ★Mount Pico
- ★Museu do Vinho
- ★The Gruta das Torres
Where to Eat in Pico
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Atmosfera
- 🍴O Cinco
Where to Stay in Pico
- 🏨Boutique Hostel Porto Velho
- 🏨Pocinhobay
- 🏨Retiro dos Cabritos
Pico Travel Guide Sections
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