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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.
Jardim da Piscina Natural do Pico
- country
- leisure
Rua do Cais - ER1-2
9940-355, São Roque do Pico
Espacio verde muy agradable, con parterres de flores y una magnífica vista al mar.
Igreja de São Roque
- heritage
Largo da Matriz
9940-340, São Roque do Pico
Church built in 1714, under a primitive church dating from 1480. Inside, highlights include the gilded carvings in the main chapel and a bookcase with ivory inlays, the work of a friar from São Francisco da Horta.
Igreja de Santo António
- heritage
Rua da Igreja
9940-235, São Roque Do Pico
Church with a plan in the shape of a Latin cross, where a bell tower stands out on the facade. It has an attached parish hall and, in the attached area, a cemetery, an empire and a house of the Brotherhood of the Holy Spirit.
Lagoa do Peixinho
- beach
- country
Santo Amaro
9940, 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
- beach
- country
Prainha
9940, 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
- beach
- country
Estrada Longitudinal - ER3-2
9940, 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.
Cascata da Ribeira do Fogo
- beach
- country
Cascata da Ribeira do Fogo
9675, Ribeira Quente
Small waterfall located in a calm and relaxing place, perfect for strolling and resting.
Capela de Nossa Senhora das Vitórias
- heritage
Lagoa das Furnas
9675-090, Furnas
Located in Furnas, it was built by the illustrious local José do Canto and officially inaugurated in 1886. The highlight is the stained glass windows that describe the life of Our Lady.
Cozido nas Caldeiras das Furnas
- leisure
Lagoa das Furnas
9675-090, Furnas
This is the best-known dish in the local gastronomic culture. Vegetables, pork and beef sausages are placed in a pan and placed in the heat of the boilers for around six hours. Then just dig out the pot and enjoy. At Lagoa das Furnas, as long as you show up early, you can cook your own stew, with the help of a person responsible for the Furnas Parish Council. Otherwise, the various restaurants in the surrounding area offer this delicacy.