Pico Holidays

Amazing volcanic island
Holidays on Pico are based on the second largest of the Azores islands, with a population of around 15000. This extraordinary volcanic island is home to Portugal’s highest mountain, which rises to an astonishing 7725 feet! Pico holidays feature unforgettable landscapes, tremendous forests, scenic vineyards and weird lava flows. Visit tiny characterful hamlets, gorgeous churches and atmospheric towns like Sao Roque do Pico and Santa Amaro. A network of wonderful roads takes you through stunning landscapes. Ferries to the islands of Faial, Sao Jorge and Terceira make Pico holidays an ideal base for Azores island hopping. To fully appreciate the island your Pico holiday must include a trip out to sea. Summer holidays on Pico will most likely coincide with one of the island’s enjoyable religious or music festivals.

Whale watching and diving
Ask your Pico hotel about dolphin and whale watching, which have become an essential part of Pico holidays in recent years. Diving holidays in Pico enjoy an excellent reputation, with over 30 easily accessible sites. Pico holidays also offer tremendous opportunities for big game fishing. Outstanding caves make Pico holidays popular with speleologists.

Extraordinary landscapes
Like all Azores holidays, Pico cannot fail to impress with its magical volcanic landscapes, wild flowers, gorgeous emerald lakes, open skies and beautifully blue seas. No holiday on Pico is complete without reaching the top of the famous volcano. The trip requires an experienced guide and a reasonable level of fitness.  The crater affords amazing views of the entire island of Pico and neighbouring Sao Jorge. Pico holidays offer plenty of gentler walks, particularly around the island’s beautiful lakes and nature reserves. Early summer holidays on Pico will enjoy the best of the island’s magnificent flowers. All Pico holidays will include island tours and perhaps a visit to the whaling museum at Lajes.

Pico weather
Pico is an island located in the south central Azores. This beautiful island enjoys warm to hot weather all year round thanks to a temperate maritime climate. The Gulf Stream is the reason for the warm and stable climate in Pico, and temperatures vary from 16C during winter to 25C during August. The warm climate makes Pico an excellent year round holiday destination, with easy access to stunning beaches and picturesque villages. Rainfall levels in Pico will be slightly higher during winter but storms are infrequent and short lived.