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Natural Resources in São Roque do Pico

Paisagem Protegida do Lajido de Santa Luzia

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Lajido
9940-108, Madalena

São Roque do Pico

The Pico Island Vineyard Culture Landscape is made up of Lajido da Criação Velha and Lajido de Santa Luzia, occupying a total of 154 hectares. These sites constitute excellent representations of traditional architecture, landscape design and natural elements, located on extensive lava fields. Since 2004, the vineyard landscape on the island of Pico has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.

Piscina Natural da Poça Branca

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Rua da Poça Branca
9940-040, São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

Beach with calm waters that forms a pleasant natural pool, creating an environment of great beauty. It has some support infrastructure.

Piscina Natural de São Roque do Pico

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Rua do Cais
9940-355, São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

In line with the Azorean natural pools, the São Roque natural pool is formed by the accumulation of some geological formations next to the sea. It is a small place, but extremely inviting for bathing. A small garden nearby, relatively leafy and wooded, helps make the space even more pleasant and leisure friendly.

Lagoa do Peixinho

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Santo Amaro
9940, São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

Lagoon located on the central plateau of Pico Island, close to the Caiado and Rosada lagoons. It is an area integrated between several volcanic cones, surrounded by vegetation typical of humid areas.

Lagoa do Caiado

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Prainha
9940, São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

Lagoon located in the Partial Natural Forest Reserve of Lagoa do Caiado, on the central plateau of Pico Island. It is a verdant place of great natural beauty, where it is possible to observe several endemic species, such as the wild cedar, the laurel, the holly, the wild grape, the whitewood and the heather.

Lagoa do Capitão

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Estrada Longitudinal - ER3-2
9940, São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

Lagoon with calm waters, surrounded by a magnificent green landscape, forming a setting of extreme beauty. It offers privileged views over the entire Pico Island and even over São Jorge Island.

Piscina Natural das Poças

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São Roque do Pico
9940, São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

Small bathing area with natural pools and supporting infrastructures.