PICO Island - 38º 30'N and 28º 20'W
4.5 mi from Faial and 11 mi from S.Jorge | Population - 14,148
447 km2
AREA
42 km2
LONG
15 km2
WIDE
Considered by UNESCO World Heritage site, the landscape of Pico Vineyards has now been elected, also, one of the 7 Natural Wonders of Portugal, in the category of great rugged surfaces. The landscape of the volcanic island of Pico is notable for its beauty and lush landscape, where you can enjoy the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean and see the islands of the Central Group. The Pico Mountain stands at 2351m altitude, being the highest mountain in Portugal, and the third largest in the Atlantic, making Pico one of the most beautiful volcanoes in the world with a breathtaking landscape.
Major Attractions
- → The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
- → Whalemen’s and Whaling Industry Museums


