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Lajes do Pico is one of the three municipalities that make up Pico Island. It was south of the current town that, before 1460, Fernando Álvares Evangelho and, later, the rest of the island's initial explorers disembarked. In economic terms, the locals began by developing wheat and pastry cultivation and, later, vineyards. From the 18th century onwards, eruptions, earthquakes, cyclones and other natural phenomena destroyed crops and forced locals to look for other activities. It was at sea that the locals sought these means of subsistence, through whaling. Extinct in the 80s of the 20th century, the places where whale oil and meal were processed, such as the SIBIL factory, gave way to museums and spaces for the interpretation of this way of living.

What to do in Lajes do Pico

Museu do Pico - Museu dos Baleeiros

Lajes do Pico

The architectural set of the Whaling Museum is made up of boathouses from the last century, an attached blacksmith's tent and the space where the library and archive are located. Opened in 1988, it aims to preserve the memory of an activity that marked Azorean life - whaling art. It includes exhibits of pieces crafted from ivory teeth and a …

Lagoa Rosada

Lajes do Pico

Lagoon of great natural beauty, located in a crater resulting from a slag cone explosion. Surrounded by a verdant blanket, due to the humidity of the area, it presents a calm and relaxing environment.

Lagoa do Paúl

Lajes do Pico

Small lagoon located at approximately 800 meters above sea level, integrated into the area covered by the Caveiro Partial Natural Forest Reserve. Together with the Caiado, Rosado and Ilhéu lakes, it forms an interesting set of natural monuments.

Cabeço do Caveiro

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Elevation located at approximately 972 meters above sea level, close to large pyroclastic formations. Nearby, you can find Lagoa do Ilhéu, the Chã do Pelado elevation and Lagoa da Rosada.

Convento de São Francisco e Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Conceição

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Former Franciscan convent with a rectangular plan with two floors, dating from the 17th century, with an attached church, with a plan in the shape of a Latin cross. In the convent building, the bell tower stands out, with a …

Marina de Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Without rivaling the cosmopolitan Marina da Horta, the center of Recreio Náutico das Lajes do Pico presents itself as a pleasant and inviting place for a sea trip to observe cetaceans. If you prefer, you can simply walk relaxedly among …

Centro de Artes e de Ciências do Mar

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Center installed in the former SIBIL whale factory, which was dedicated to transforming large cetaceans into oils and flour. You can see various manufacturing equipment and an exhibition on the biology and ecology of large cetaceans. It also has a …

Miradouro da Terra Alta

Lajes do Pico

The Miradouro da Terra Alta is located at approximately 415 meters high and offers magnificent panoramic views over the neighboring São Jorge Island and the ocean.

Lagoa Negra

Lajes do Pico

Small lagoon located inside the Serra de Santa Bárbara caldera, at 1021 meters above sea level, in an area of high rainfall. It is also within the area covered by the Site of Community Importance of Serra de Santa Bárbara …

Castelo de Santo António / Forte de Santa Catarina

Lajes do Pico

Old fortification dating from the 18th century, of which only some ruins remain. The entire complex was built in stone masonry, except for the area next to the sea, built in reinforced concrete. Inside, there are remains of an old …

Moinho da Ponta Rasa

Lajes do Pico

Rotating windmill, fully restored, consisting of masonry walls on the lower floor and wooden walls on the upper floor. At the top, the mast that supports the sails emerges from the conical dome.

Zona de Lazer Ponta de Admoiro

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Large bathing area made up of rocks of volcanic origin, with a picnic area and a beach volleyball and beach football field.

Piscina Natural de Santa Cruz

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The Santa Cruz Natural Swimming Pool is a saltwater pool, measuring 25 by 12 meters, located right in front of the sea. It has changing rooms and a support bar.

Miradouro do Forte de Santa Catarina

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In this former lookout post, transformed into a fort after the French invasions, you can appreciate the southern edge of Pico Island's coast and the vastness of the ocean.

Miradouro do Cabeço do Geraldo

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Viewpoint located in a large space, at altitude, providing privileged views over the jagged, green slopes of the southern edge of Pico Island and the vastness of the Atlantic Ocean.

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Where to eat in Lajes do Pico

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Where to sleep in Lajes do Pico

Aldeia da Fonte
Aldeia da Fonte

4 star

Eco-friendly Hotel de charme and very characteristics typical of the region. The place is magical; the unforgettable landscape. Has a zen space and a sundries …

L' Escale de l'Atlantic
L' Escale de l'Atlantic

This is the ideal setting for those looking for peace and quiet. From the balcony of the rooms, decorated in a unique, may be seen the vast Atlantic Ocean, the…

Whale'Come ao Pico
Whale'Come ao Pico

2 star

Hotel in the tourist animation company Space Thalassa, standing next to the Base of observation of Cetaceans in the Azores and the Museum of the Whalers of Laj…

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Near Lajes do Pico

São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

The second municipality to be created on “Ilha Montanha”, São Roque received its charter in 1542 from the hands of D. João III. The constant natural …

Madalena

Madalena

The municipality of Madalena is the youngest of the three counties in Pico island. It was in the year of 1723 that this third municipality and the ne…