This interesting area on the north coast of Pico has some fascinating lava formations; arches and even an outcrop that looks like a dog’s head. Also, here is the wave power project where scienti...
A highlight of any visit to Pico must be an ascent of the highest mountain in Portugal, the perfect volcanic cone of Mt Pico (2351m). You leave your car half way up and the walk usually takes 3-5 hour...
A fascinating converted Whale Factory on the North coast of Pico. This building displays the mind boggling collection of boilers, furnaces and machinery involved in turning whales into oil and meal.
The entire west part of Pico island is criss crossed with the black lava walls which would go all the way round the world if put end to end. Within each tiny field is usually either one of two vine pl...
Housed in three former boathouses dating from the 19th century, this museum tells the story of whaling on the island of Pico. There are exhibits of whaling canoes, whale hunting equipment, scrimshaw a...
