Varadouro Trip Overview
This full day excursion to Pico takes about 9-10 hours, during which you will see most of the highlights of the neighboring Pico island. The tour is perfect for those visitors of Faial who only spend a couple of days in the Triangle but want to visit Pico without too much stress.
The Pico, a first impression tour is an all inclusive trip from your accommodation in Faial, including the ferry transfers, to the main landmarks of Pico. Depending on the ferry schedules you will leave from Faial at around 9 a.m. and return in the late afternoon at around 7 p.m. At lunch time we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Pico.
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* Duration: 9 to 10 hours
* Starts: Varadouro, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Varadouro, Azores, Portugal
This full day excursion to Pico takes about 9-10 hours, during which you will see most of the highlights of the neighboring Pico island. The tour is perfect for those visitors of Faial who only spend a couple of days in the Triangle but want to visit Pico without too much stress.
The Pico, a first impression tour is an all inclusive trip from your accommodation in Faial, including the ferry transfers, to the main landmarks of Pico. Depending on the ferry schedules you will leave from Faial at around 9 a.m. and return in the late afternoon at around 7 p.m. At lunch time we will have a rich picnic in one of the recreational parks of Pico.
Itinerary
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Pass By: Faial Island, Faial Island, Azores
The tour starts at your accommodation from where you will go to the ferry terminal of Horta for the passage to Pico. On Pico there are drives of 15 to 30 minutes in-between the attractions. At the end of the tour you will take again the ferry back to Horta and will be dropped off at your accommodation.
Pass By: The Marina of Horta, Horta Harbour, Horta, Faial Island Portugal
Ferry transfer from Horta in Faial to Madalena do Pico. Ferries are operating all year round and a vital connection between the Islands of the Triangle.
Stop At: Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha, Canada do Monte, Madalena, Vila Nova de Gaia 9950-227 Portugal
The vineyards of Criação Velha around Madalena are home to volcanic wines which have seen a resurrection over the last decade. The vineyards have been classified in 2004 as UNESCO World Heritage Site, the wine is grown directly in the volcanic rocks in small plots which are protected from the wind by little rock walls.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Porto do Calhau, 9950 Calhau, Portugal
The small Porto do Calhau is one of the many small ports around the island. It offers a nice view over to Faial and on windy days the waves are crushing spectacularly on the volcanic rocks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Farol de São Mateus / Farol da Ponta de São Mateus, Ilha do Pico, 9950, Portugal
The lighthouse Farol de São Mateus offers a spectacular view of the south coast of Pico. If you are lucky, you might even spot a whale or dolphins.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Lajes do Pico, Lajes do Pico, Pico, Azores
Lajes do Pico used to be the center of the whaling activity on the south coast, today it is one of the major points for starting a whale watching tour. The small town invites for a stroll.
Duration: 45 minutes
Stop At: Lagoa do Capitao, Estrada Longitudinal ER 3-2, Sao Roque do Pico, Pico 9940 Portugal
The Lagoa do Capitão is one of many small lakes from where you can admire the majesty of Pico mountain. The lakes are home to a rich birdlife, surrounded by green pastures.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Prainha, Estrada Regional n.0 1 Localiza-se na Freguesia da Prainha, Concelho de Sao Roque do Pico. O acesso e feito pela Estrada Regional n.º1, entre a localidade de Sao Miguel Arcanjo e a freguesia da Prainha do Norte., Sao Roque do Pico, Pico Portugal
The small forest park in Prainha is a perfect place to stop for a picnic with a view on neighbouring São Jorge Island. For kids there is even a small playground.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Sao Roque do Pico, Sao Roque do Pico, Pico, Azores
São Roque do Pico on the north coast is the second whaling station on Pico. The slopes around São Roque have a completely different character, with all the cows you feel like being in the Alps.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: Cais do Mourato, Portugal
Cais do Mourato on the north coast of Pico is marked by the Adegas, small rock houses, of the winemakers of Pico. There are several natural swimming pools in-between the lava rocks.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Madalena, Madalena, Pico, Azores
Madalena surrounded by the UNESCO World Heritage vineyards is a charming coastal town. From Madalena you get one of the best views on Faial.
Duration: 45 minutes
Pass By: The Marina of Horta, Horta Harbour, Horta, Faial Island Portugal
Ferry transfer back to Faial and back to your accommodation.
