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Azores - Pico

Portugal·🌊 Coastal

Pico belongs to the central group of the Azores, a Portuguese archipelago in the mid-Atlantic. Pico is the island with Portugal's highest mountain (2351 m) and UNESCO-protected vineyards. The island offers excellent whale watching and unique volcanic landscapes.

What awaits you

HikingActiveCampingNatureBy the sea

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Best time to visit

August: up to 21°C with 12h of sunshine per day.

In July–October, water temperatures reach a pleasant 25°C — perfect for swimming.

Insider tip: October — a pleasant 17°C with fewer visitors.

Cooler winters (12°C). Best visited in August.

Max. temperature
12°
Jan
12°
Feb
12°
Mar
13°
Apr
15°
May
17°
Jun
20°
Jul
21°
Aug
20°
Sep
17°
Oct
15°
Nov
13°
Dec
Water temperature
17°
Jan
16°
Feb
16°
Mar
17°
Apr
18°
May
21°
Jun
23°
Jul
25°
Aug
24°
Sep
22°
Oct
20°
Nov
18°
Dec
Sunshine hours
7h
Jan
8h
Feb
8h
Mar
10h
Apr
10h
May
12h
Jun
12h
Jul
12h
Aug
10h
Sep
8h
Oct
6h
Nov
6h
Dec
Rain days
21d
Jan
16d
Feb
24d
Mar
24d
Apr
24d
May
21d
Jun
22d
Jul
22d
Aug
19d
Sep
22d
Oct
24d
Nov
20d
Dec

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Azores - Pico as a Vacation Destination

Azores - Pico is an excellent choice for hiking trips, active holidays, camping holidays. Its coastal location offers direct access to the sea and plenty of water activities. The best time to visit is July, August, September with temperatures up to 21°C.

A rental car is recommended for exploring the surrounding area. The cost of living is moderate, offering good value for money. Tent camping sites are available.

The region offers rich cultural experiences: stunning natural landscapes. The best months for swimming are July, August, September, October with water temperatures up to 25°C.

Good to know

Price level
€€
Local languages
PT
Camping
Tent