With a surface area of 448 km2, Pico Island is the second largest in the archipelago and where the highest mountain in Portugal is located, precisely Pico, which gave it its name, at 2,351 m above sea level. Often referred to as "Mountain Island", it is one of the vertices of the so-called “triangle islands”, the one that is further south of the central group of the archipelago and only 6 km from Faial.
1. Landscape and Vineyard Culture Interpretation Center of the Pico Island is perfect to know the history of the wine of this island.
2. In the vineyards of Criação Velha there is a red windmill, the friar's windmill, which serves as a viewpoint and the perfect setting for holiday photos and is one of the symbols of the island.
3. A boat trip with dolphin and whale watching on the island of Pico gives you the opportunity to observe up close some of the more than 28 species of cetaceans!
4. A must-visit place is the beautiful village of Madalena, the county seat, formerly known as “place of the Ilhéus” due to the two islets, called ''Deitado'' (that means islet lying down) and ''Em pé'' (that means Islet in Standing position).
5. The island of Pico is home to the homonymous and highest mountain in Portugal with an altitude of 2351 m!
6. Gruta das Torres is a Regional Natural Monument, it is of volcanic origin and it is the largest lava tunnel in the Azores archipelago.
7. The whaling museum dates back to the 18th century and the whaling tradition introduced by the Americans through the hunting of sperm whales.
8. Another village to visit is Lajes do Pico, a very friendly place famous for its whaling tradition.
9. There are several lagoons on Pico Island, but Lagoa do Capitão is one of the most charming and a true paradise on earth.
10. Venturing out on the hidden beaches of Pico is also a great idea of what to do on this island, the Baixa da Ribeirinha beach, for example, is a typical Azorean beach.
