Pico, Portugal

Pico Travel Guide

Trek Zone
Island

Facts and practical information

Local name: Ilha do Pico Area: 172.59 mi²Elevation: 2556 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 38°28'0"N, 28°19'60"W
Location

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Pico Top Attractions

Pico Attractions - What to See and Explore

Pico offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Mount Pico, Gruta das Torres, Lagoa do Caiado, Achada Plateau. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • gruta das torres pico
  • lagoa do caiado pico
  • achada plateau pico
  • topo volcano pico
  • madalena islets pico
  • vigia da queimada pico
  • reserva florestal de recreio do misterio de sao joao pico
  • hermitage of sao vicente pico
Day trips

Pico – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Pico, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Farol dos Capelinhos (Faial), Convent of São Pedro de Alcântara (São Roque do Pico), Capelinhos (Faial).

  • farol dos capelinhos faial28 milesW
  • convent of sao pedro de alcantara sao roque do pico4 miN
  • capelinhos faial29 milesW
  • lighthouse of ponta da barca graciosa46 milesN
  • church of santa catarina sao jorge island20 milesNE

Best Time To Visit Pico

Learn when is the best time to travel to Pico weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, March and April.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in July. Most of it rains in January and December.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

Sunrise

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Pico?

What is the best time to visit Pico?

June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in May and September. The highest air temperature is in July, August and September. While the coldest is in January, February, March and April.

Where to next? Visit azores Azores region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Portugal.