Portugal's highest mountain! Mt. Pico in Azores Islandsl! Pico Island was my last day in the Azores and it was my only day there. A great way to end my March 2019 trip. This majestic volcano is 2,351 m (7,713 ft) above sea level, and is one of the highest Atlantic mountains; it is more than twice the elevation of any other peak in the Azores. And there are breathtaking views from all across the small volcanic island. I got many good shots of it, including this one.

I took a tour around some parts of the island, before flying out of the Azores that day. It was a really great way to end this trip! And this being one of the best spots to see the volcano. It's an idyllic lake view! There was even some birds in the water :). Also, Pico doesn't have nearly as many tourists as the main Azores island. Which makes this all the more peaceful. And in the tradition of the Portuguese poet, Raul Brandão, Pico is referred to as the Ilha Preta ("Black Island"), for its black volcanic earth, responsible for its UNESCO-designated historical vineyards that allowed the development of the island. If anyone goes to the Azores I really recommend a stay on Pico!

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Indoor pool, outdoor pool, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Azoris Faial Garden

Horta

John

includes taxes & fees

11 Jan - 12 Jan

Hotel do Canal

Horta

Decio

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

Superior Apartment, 1 Bedroom, Ocean View | Living area

Lofts Azul Pastel

Horta

Cathy

Pousada Forte da Horta - Historic Hotel

Horta

Lidia

Hotel Caravelas

Madalena

Tammie

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

Deluxe Suite, Private Pool, Mountain View

Pico Vineyards

Madalena

Michelle

includes taxes & fees

30 Jan - 31 Jan

Hotel Horta

Horta

Norma

Azul Singular

Horta

Gary

47-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

Vinhas do Calhau

Madalena

Nicolas

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

Aldeia das Adegas

Sao Roque do Pico

Raechung

includes taxes & fees

21 Jan - 22 Jan

Aldeia da Fonte Hotel

Lajes do Pico

Jessica

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

Select Comfort beds, individually decorated, individually furnished

Internacional Azores Boutique

Horta

DAVID

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

Luxury Villa, 2 Bedrooms, Ocean View, Oceanfront

Pocinhobay

Madalena

Steven

Areias da Prainha

Sao Roque do Pico

Georgia

Casa do Comendador

Sao Roque do Pico

"The air was very damp and smelled like mold. There was indeed some black mold on the shower curtain and on the window curtain. Everything felt slightly damp in the room including our pillows. It was therefore extremely uncomfortable and hard to sleep. We woke up in the morning feeling nausea presumably because of the disgusting air. There was also a door to the outside that rattled loudly every time a gust of wind blew which also made it hard to sleep. Overall I would recommend finding different...

Pieter

Adegas do Pico

Sao Roque do Pico

Mario

A Casa do Ouvidor

Sao Roque do Pico

Sébastien

2 outdoor pools, pool umbrellas, pool loungers

Kuanza Nature Experience

Calheta

Nicolas

includes taxes & fees

10 Jan - 11 Jan

Casas da Junqueira

Sao Roque do Pico

Andre

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms (Green) | Private kitchen

Casas do Pinheiro

Horta

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Head to sights like São João Forest Reserve and Mount Pico as you discover Pico Island—an area also notable for its island views.

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Pico, the second largest island in Azores, is nicknamed “grey island” because it’s the most volcanic and basaltic of them all. Dramatic landscapes of all kinds of lava formations dominate the scenery, contrasting with the blue of the ocean and the white from the foam of the waves.

Pico is all about 3 things: mountain, wine and whales. Read more about it:
https://www.geekyexplorer.com/pico-travel-guide/

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