Portugal
Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
A UNESCO Azorean landscape of black-lava walls sheltering vines beneath a towering volcano.
- Best time
- Mar – Oct
- Type
- Island
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About Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
On the Azorean island of Pico, generations of islanders coaxed vineyards from bare black lava, building a vast lattice of dry-stone walls to shelter the vines from wind and salt. The result is a mesmerising geometric landscape at the foot of Portugal's highest mountain, producing a distinctive volcanic wine. Whales cruise the waters offshore.
Highlights
- The lava-stone vineyard 'currais'
- Climbing Mount Pico, Portugal's highest peak
- Verdelho wine tasting
- The wine museum at Madalena
- Whale and dolphin watching
- Lava tubes and coastal pools
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When to visit Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture
March – October
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