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| | |  Faial:
The island Faial is known as the Blue island due to its endless blue hydrangea hedges. The place is very popular due to its fresh clean air. The lively marina of the capital Horta grows continously in importance and is a stopping point for those that want to cross the Atlantic Sea.7 km from Horta lies the island Pico. | | |
| | |  Ships regularly go from Horta to the main city of Pico; Madalena.
Pico is a quiet island with a calm every day life.
The highest vulcano and mountain of Portugal is located here (2350 m).
For climbing it, you need permission and a guide is recommended is it tends to be very foggy and even snow covered in winter months.
Another fantastic highlight is the whale watching experience that is possible around Pico. | | |
| | |  Our Expert Tips for holidays in Faial:
 Hydrangea blossoming in June/July;
Peter` s Café Sport, where sailors crossing the Atlantic meet;
Trip to the vulcano crater Caldeira do Cabeço Gordo and hiking around the crater (2 hours, only with good weather!);
Trip to the vulcano Capelinhos: an unreal scenery due to the last eruption of 1957/58;
Excursion to Pico Island; | | |
| | |  Our Expert Tips for holidays in Pico:
Whale watching excursions;
Pico peek (only in guided excursions);
Tour around the island on the costal road, with beautiful,views;
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