While vacationing in the Azores, there are many places you will want to visit. One of them is the Caldeira das Sete Cidades (seen above) which means the seven cities and was founded by a Spanish bishop. It was a large land mass that sunk and formed a pool-like structure surrounded by rock. This is a place to bring your family and relax. The warm, blue water is so inviting. Next, you'll want to visit Furnas, a natural hot spring. Its beauty is admired by many. You will also want to climb the Pico Mountain. It's a majestic volcano that takes over the island. It's a unique way to see all of the island from a birds eye view.
Pico
Pico is the second biggest Azorean island and its mountain the highest in Portugal. Visitors to Pico usually enjoy outdoors activities such as hicking, swimming, motoquad, donkey rides, whale watching, swimming among dolphins and many others. Besides its world famous mountain, Pico is known for its wine, ocean activities, whale museums and “Gruta da Torre”, one of the longest underground lava tubes in Europe.
Travelers enjoy staying in nature hotels such as Aldeia da Fonte in Silveira and Adegas do Pico in Prainha, quaint and modern apart-hotel such as Baia da Barca in Madalena or any other type of accommodations that are sprinkled throughout the island. Many visitors combine a visit to Pico as part of a tour that includes other islands in the Azores such as São Miguel, Flores and Faial. One thing is certain, Pico is unforgettable.
Travelers enjoy staying in nature hotels such as Aldeia da Fonte in Silveira and Adegas do Pico in Prainha, quaint and modern apart-hotel such as Baia da Barca in Madalena or any other type of accommodations that are sprinkled throughout the island. Many visitors combine a visit to Pico as part of a tour that includes other islands in the Azores such as São Miguel, Flores and Faial. One thing is certain, Pico is unforgettable.