Category: Pico 2025

Today was more overcast than sun so we spent more time just relaxing and hanging out. We ventured out for a walk along the coastline this afternoon. It was low tide so we were able to explore areas that we hadn’t previously. It quickly became clear that the competition for beach glass here on the island isn’t nearly as ruthless…

Today we did the Ladeira dos Moinhos trail. It begins and ends in Sao Roque. It is 3.4 km long and is graded as an ‘easy’ trail. The steep climbs (180 meters up) and uneven footing were somewhat challenging for these flatlanders, but we really enjoyed the scenery along the way. After our hike, we ate our picnic lunch while…

Today we walked around the Pico Island Vineyard Culture, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. This area is open and free for the public to explore. The stone walls you’ll see in the photos form thousands of small plots built to protect the vines from wind and salt spray. Vines were, and continue to be, planted within the small…

We had a leisurely morning again, enjoying coffee and pastries from a local bakery that was recommended to us. Later we packed up and drove the coastal road around to Sao Roque and back again. Today was mostly overcast, with more intervals of rain than sunshine, but we did manage to capture a few good pictures of our outing. Even…

Today was pretty low key. We had a leisurely morning and then walked into town to have lunch and pick up our rental car. After getting the car we headed towards the grocery store, got lost along the way and ended up way above town in an older residential area. There was one narrow road up and we eventually found…

Today was a great day! We had beautiful weather and the absolute best tour guides, who shared some of the most special locations on the island. As you scroll through these pictures, you’ll notice three things. 1. Pico Mountain looms large and it’s difficult to take a picture where it doesn’t take centre stage. 2. We enjoyed sunny, warm conditions…

The weather improved today and the planes are back in the air. We had a 45 minute flight from Sao Miguel to Pico. After arriving, we got settled and walked into town for a few groceries. The pictures should automatically be in slideshow format this time. We love your comments if you are so inclined. Tip of the Day: Here’s…