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Magma
- food & drink
Travessa do Outeiro das Eiras, 2-A
9940-185, São Roque do Pico
Em São Roque do Pico, o restauramte Magma serve pratos de autor, confecionados com ingredientes locais.
Miradouro da Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Praínha
- country
- leisure
Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Prainha
9940, São Roque do Pico
Viewpoint offering magnificent views over the ocean, with São Jorge Island visible in the distance.
Zona Balnear da Furada
- beach
Rua do Caisinho
9940, São Roque do Pico
Rocky bathing area, featuring small natural pools formed by the rocks.
Museu da Indústria Baleeira
- heritage
Rua do Poço
9940-361, São Roque do Pico
Installed in the former whale factory of Armações Baleeiras Reunidas, this museum presents a permanent exhibition explaining the work carried out in the factory, namely the process of transforming the whale and the instruments and machinery used. In the blacksmith's workshop, you can see pieces such as harpoons and other materials used in whaling, and also watch them being worked on by artisans.
Trilho Pedestre da Lagoa do Capitão (PR13)
- country
Estrada Longitudinal - ER3-2
9940, São Roque do Pico
This route begins next to Lagoa do Capitão, located on the central plateau in the interior of Pico Island. The first part of the trail is followed on a dirt track until reaching Cabeço do Piquinho. Here you get a wonderful view of the north coast of Pico island, highlighting the final destination of the walk, Cais do Pico.
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido de Santa Luzia
- country
Lajido
9940-108, Madalena
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
- beach
- country
Rua da Poça Branca
9940-040, 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
- beach
- country
Rua do Cais
9940-355, 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.
Miradouro de São Miguel Arcanjo
- country
- leisure
ER1-2
9940, São Roque do Pico
Viewpoint offering magnificent views over the ocean, with São Jorge Island visible in the distance.
Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Praínha
- country
- leisure
ER1
9940, São Roque do Pico
Forest reserve with around twelve hectares, located at around 205 meters of altitude.