Azores, Portugal

Pico Island

The Island of Pico is the second-largest island in the Azores Archipelago. It has a surface area of 447 km2 and measures 42 km in length and 20 km in width. It owes its name to the majestic volcanic mountain (Ponta do Pico or Montanha do Pico) that culminates in a pronounced peak known locally as Pico Pequeno or Piquinho. It is the highest mountain in Portugal and the third-highest mountain that rises from the Atlantic, reaching an altitude of 2,351 meters.

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Weather and Climate on Pico Island Pico Island

Weather and Climate on Pico Island

Pico Island, located in the central group of the Azores archipelago, is renowned for its majestic volcanic mountain and temperate maritime climate....

15 Impressive photos of Pico Mountain, located in the Azores Pico Island

15 Impressive photos of Pico Mountain, located in the Azores

The Pico Mountain, located on Pico Island, is one of the most incredible places to capture unique images. Whether from the neighboring...

Places to Visit in São Roque do Pico, Pico Island Pico Island

Places to Visit in São Roque do Pico, Pico Island

São Roque do Pico is a village and the seat of the municipality on Pico Island, subdivided into five parishes (Santa Luzia,...

Places to Visit in Lajes do Pico – Pico Island Pico Island

Places to Visit in Lajes do Pico – Pico Island

Lajes do Pico is a village and the seat of the municipality located on the southeast coast of Pico Island. This charming...

Places to Visit in Madalena – Pico Island Pico Island

Places to Visit in Madalena – Pico Island

Madalena is a town and the seat of the municipality on Pico Island. It is subdivided into six parishes and is the...

Caiado Lagoon – Pico Island Pico Island

Caiado Lagoon – Pico Island

The Caiado Lagoon is located in the parish of São Roque, on Pico Island. This lagoon is situated at an average altitude...

Paul Lagoon – Pico Island Pico Island

Paul Lagoon – Pico Island

The Paul Lagoon is located in the parish of Ribeirinha, municipality of Lajes do Pico, on the Pico Island. The lagoon sits...

Pico Island from Space, by NASA Pico Island

Pico Island from Space, by NASA

The NASA archive features a photograph of the Island of Pico, dated June 2013. One of the crew members of Expedition 36...

There is a new attraction on Pico Island, discover the island’s most artistic bus stop. Pico Island

There is a new attraction on Pico Island, discover the island’s most artistic bus stop.

If you are visiting Pico Island, there is a new attraction we recommend you check out! This outdoor artwork is located at...

Lava Homes, a tourist “village” on Pico Island Pico Island

Lava Homes, a tourist “village” on Pico Island

Lava Homes is a tourist development located in Terralta, in Santa Amaro, on Pico Island. In operation since April 2019, this accommodation...

Gruta das Torres – Pico Island Pico Island

Gruta das Torres – Pico Island

The Gruta das Torres is a Regional Natural Monument located in the parish of Criação Velha, in the municipality of Madalena, on...

Captain’s Lagoon – Pico Island Pico Island

Captain’s Lagoon – Pico Island

Captain’s Lagoon is located in the municipality of São Roque do Pico, on Pico Island. This lagoon is the largest on the...