Pico Island

Consider an island. The Azores' second biggest island. Pico is a volcano that is both gorgeous and eerie. Men have accomplished amazing things on this strip of land that arose some millennia ago under the urge of nature in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. They erected volcanic stone walls to shield the plants from the saline breeze and imported dirt to plant grapes, all while respecting the land and environment. They have now been creating their own wine for generations of brave and adventurous women and men.

This uncommon beauty of an island is a real gift from nature. It is one of the gems of sustainable tourism, located between the islands of Faial and Sao Jorge, and represents the coexistence of man and environment. Pico is an excellent destination for recharging your batteries, reconnecting with nature, meeting people, tasting their products, walking about the island, or hiking to the peak of the volcano. You will not see another environment like this in Europe, so don't delay in planning your sustainable tourism holiday at one of Europe's top ecotourism sites. Do you need another incentive to learn about Pico? At the base of this majestic volcano, you can find incredible underground tunnels produced by lava flows.

Location: Central Group of the Portuguese Azores, Portugal