Location: Sao Roque do Pico
Top Things to do in Sao Roque do Pico
Top Restaurants in Sao Roque do Pico
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São Roque do Pico (Portuguese pronunciation: [sɐ̃w ˈʁɔk(ɨ) ðu ˈpiku]) is a municipality in the northern part of the island of Pico, in the Portuguese archipelago of the Azores. The population in 2011 was 3,388, in an area of 142.36 km².
Restaurants in Sao Roque do Pico
1. Cowfish Dive Center
Overall Ratings
5 based on 64 reviews
Azores Dive O'Clock is certified by Sports Portugal, and licensed for maritime leisure activity. We own a 7.5mt long Zodiac boat, with an 250cv power engine set up for scuba diving
Reviewed By AlanJames2015 - Kineton, United Kingdom
Pedro was a great dive instructor. I'd been in contact with him for a long time in advance of our trip, and he was as helpful in person as he had been beforehand. As it turned out, by the time we got to the dive centre it was our last day on the island. It was rainy and a bit miserable, and I think he would have preferred to have had a cup of tea at home. But he very patiently gave me and my family (two teenage boys) our first ever lesson and took us out to see some wonderful sights. I'd been looking forward to seeing the cannon from an 18th-century wreck which I achieved as a highlight of the whole trip. The fish were abundant and colourful and the whole experience was superb. I would recommend Pedro and Cowfish Dive Centre to anyone going to Pico.
2. Museu da Industria Baleeira
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By Beth Ann L - Vancouver, Canada
We stopped by because we wanted to know more about life on Pico. To be clear, this region has a strong history of whaling. If you don't like that, then skip it... I don't either, but seek to understand.
My daughter and I learned lots about how people on the island interacted with whales. The historic footage helped us understand that people had many jobs (farmer, etc) but when the whales were spotted, everyone would jump into action. All the whale was used, the oil and the "farinhas" which i think is the fertilizer, which must have been helpful with the volcanic soil.
It is a newer museum, has a gift shop, and informative.
3. Centro de Interpretacao da Paisagem da Cultura da Vinha da Ilha do Pico
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 22 reviews
The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture Interpretation Centre (CIPCVIP) is a building of noble characteristics, situated in one of the most peculiar core of the Protected Landscape of the Vineyard Culture - Lajido Santa Luzia, consisting as a starting point to understanding of the rich cultural heritage classified as World Heritage by UNESCO in 2004. In this area, visitors can watch a short documentary on the Vineyard Culture Landscape and collect information about the values that comprise it. In 2011 it was nominated to the FAD Awards (Promotion of Arts and Design) in the Architecture category, by the Spanish association Arquinfad. Going to this Centre also allows a guided visit to the vineyard and fig tree "plots", to the inside of a warehouse and a traditional distillery, still in operation, as well as a tour to the core of Lajido that allows the understanding of how the building is closely associated with the vineyard and fig tree culture. Along the way, stands out the visit to the lava fields, locally called "lajidos", where we can walk the paths that lava trod in the past, having left carved on the rocks, micro reliefs of rare beauty, where later settled several species of endemic flora.
Reviewed By AlicesAdventures13 - Los Angeles, California
The Pico island vineyards stretch for miles along the rocky ocean shores of the Atlantic. Travel by car or by bike to see these unique lava rock squares. This area is definitely worth a visit. It's gorgeous and interesting with the Pico volcano in the background the landscape is picturesque to say the least.
These are not vineyards that you can tour but it is easy to drive or bike by them and look. Ad you make your way to the surrounding towns there are a few places where you can do tastings.
4. Capitao Lake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By CruisersRus - Mount Albert
This serene picnic area overlooks its namesake lake. On our visit the very tame ducks left the water to greet us, with the expectation that we had food, of course. They will eat right out of your hand. On a clear the view towards Pico Mountain is wonderful and the area has a nicely marked walking trail (PR13PIC). Located in the middle of Pico Lagoa do Capitão is on a secondary road, just off Route R3-2 (known as the Longitudinal Road). You will see the small directional sign that points the way to the lake.
5. Reserva Florestal de Recreio da Prainha
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 11 reviews
Reviewed By drchrysc - lomba da maia
a well-manicured reserve and park in a small forest with animals, trees, shrubs and other biologic species well documented and tagged
6. DBM Azores - Sport Fishing Charters
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
DBM Azores - Sport Fishing and Dive, is a maritime tourist company, based on the island of Pico in the Azores. Sport Fishing and Spearfishing are our main area of expertise. We have all the necessary equipment and certified professionals. We stand out for excellence and ensure all conditions for the services we provide in order to exceed the expectations of our customers. Sport Fishing Charters: -Big Game Fishing; -Jigging; -Bottom Fishing; -Coastal Trolling; -Fly Fishing. Spearfishing. Maritimes Tours.
