After several days immersed in the geothermal intensity of São Miguel, I headed west on my Azores journey. Faial and Pico, separated by just five miles of ocean, form a complementary pair—and could ...

With a population of over 15,000, the island of Pico is the second largest in the Azores archipelago. Visitors would be remiss to think all the islands that make up what’s been called Europe’s Hawaii ...

Looking for a unique vacation? Visit the island of Pico, the second-largest and one of the most beautiful of the Azores’s nine islands. Whether you hike, bike or drive, be sure to explore the lush ...

On Pico Island, guide Ana Carmo walks down a coastal path toward a building once used by early winemakers. PICO ISLAND, Azores — I wasn't expecting to see giraffes in the Azores. But here I sit in my ...

Dartmouth resident Joel Ávila has written a new book exploring the history and culture of Pico Island in the Azores. The book, "Shades of Black and Gray - An inquiry into the Island of Pico and its ...

Pico Island is located in Azores, Portugal. And a ferry ride from Horta to Madalena, the main town of Pico takes about 30 minutes each way. If it’s a windy day with heavy seas, the ferry captain will ...

The New Bedford Whaling Museum will host an event exploring the history and culture of Pico Island, the second largest island in the Azores archipelago. The event will feature a book release, film ...

When advertising executive-turned-hotelier Benedita Branco came across an abandoned distillery in the most picturesque corner of the wild and volcanic Pico island in Portugal’s Azores archipelago, she ...