Almanac | Lost in Pico

What to do in Pico, Faial and São Jorge

The Lost in Pico almanac is your ticket to an exciting adventure on the Triangle Islands. From exhilarating climbs up snow-capped Pico Mountain to distilling spirits in winter, each month offers something special. Volcanoes with secret caves, discovering the Shearwaters, surfing in São Jorge and photographic hunting for blue whales.

Prepare yourself for intense emotions! Don't forget the delicious limpets, aged ribs and fresh sushi. Lost in Pico is not just an almanac, it is an invitation to get lost and discover treasures every month of the year! 🗺️✨

January

🏝️ Triangle Islands: In Pico, you can taste spirits that are being distilled in winter in traditional stills. These spirits also give rise to a variety of homemade liqueurs.

January

👣 On Foot: Daytime climb to Pico Mountain with snow! An extreme experience that can be done with a private guide and in complete safety.

January

🍲 Gastronomy: Warm, homemade fish broth.

January

🌊 At Sea: Prepare the rod with float, the bait and go out to fish some bream on the coast.

February

👣 On Foot: Choose a trail along the coast and relax with a long walk on volcanic lava.

February

🌊 At Sea: For the bravest, a dive that tastes like winter. Some people bathe here all year round!

February

🏝️ Triangle Islands: Visit the Capelinhos volcano and interpretation center. The recent history of an unprecedented volcanic phenomenon.

February

🍲 Gastronomy: Some Pico squid with boiled potatoes are a treat.

March

👣 On Foot: Visit the Torres cave, prior appointment and specialized guide at the visitor center. This is the largest volcanic tunnel in Portugal.

March

🌊 At Sea: Visit the island of São Jorge to surf the best waves in Fajã de Santo Cristo.

March

🍲 Gastronomy: Sushi that surprises. At Mar Sushi Terrace, you have traditional preparation using only local fish with the greatest freshness and a magnificent view.

March

🏝️ Triangle Islands: Enjoy the arrival of the migration of the famous Shearwaters for nesting, with their nocturnal songs and their low-flying flights.

April

🌊 At Sea: Scuba diving is always possible from April onwards, easier and with the first species of migratory fish and cetaceans to arrive.

April

👣 On Foot: The "Lost-in-Pico" adventure awaits you. With just a compass and riddles, can you escape this challenge?

April

🏝️ Triangle Islands: Visit the Pico museum, with 3 poles, learn the history of whaling and the UNESCO heritage vineyards

April

🍲 Gastronomy: Light the coals and try some aged beef chops.

May

👣 On Foot: Good conditions begin to climb Pico at night and see the sunrise. It's the famous night climb, going up during the night and coming down in the morning.

May

🏝️ Triangle Islands: Holy Spirit is celebrated, the greatest Azorean tradition. Join the popular festivities.

May

🌊 At Sea: The largest animal in the world is passing through here after krypton. These are the beautiful Blue Whales that can be seen on whale watching trips.

🍲 Gastronomy: Soups from Espirito Santo. Clear!

June

👣 On Foot: The lagoons trail is already very attractive and possible to do in good conditions at this time. There are 22km of pure Nature.

São Jorge coffee production
Fajã dos Vimes

June

🏝️ Triângulo Islands: Visit a cheese factory in São Jorge and drink the only European coffee in Fajã dos Vimes.

June

🌊 At Sea: A canal crossing to visit the city of Horta, enjoy the arrival of transatlantic sailboats in the most beautiful marina in the Atlantic, and drink a gin at Peter.

June

🍲 Gastronomy: Limpets and more limpets... the official season is open to taste Pico's famous limpets.

July

👣 On Foot: The descent to Caldeira do Faial is an extraordinary experience of the untouchable and verdant nature of the Azores. This is one of the best protected places in the entire archipelago.