Pico
Everywhere on the island we encounter the giant, in the form of the mountain that rises from the sea and reaches into the clouds. In the tales of the dramatic battles between fragile whaling boats and mighty sperm whales for precious blubber. In the stories of the people who, summoning all their strength, transformed the dark lava rock into houses, vineyards, and farmland.
Visitors to Pico enter a small world shaped over centuries by whalers, farmers, and fishermen. The island offers a diverse range of holiday experiences. From the bare cliffs of an extinct volcano to fig trees and grapevines laden with sweet fruit, breathtaking panoramic views to charming villages perched high above the sea.
The scattered villages, nestled along the coast amidst vineyards and lush vegetation, give Pico a distinctive character. The houses are built from dark lava blocks, and everywhere there is greenery and blossoms in the gardens and flowerpots. Colorful fishing boats bob on the water in small harbors.
In den Städten Lajes, São Roque und Madalena findet man interessante Zeugnisse der Jahrhunderte alten Geschichte und Kunst.