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LanguagesPortuguese, English, French
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Overview
With a dash of adventure in an incredible natural setting, we will unveil a secret unknown for many: the unique volcanic Pico wines, and the people who make it all possible. Intertwined with the local communities we curate encounters and tastings you wouldn’t otherwise be able to live, EXCLUSIVELY with independent wine producers.
This heroic wine comes from vines that grow from lava soil and flourish on the rock. All the work is done manually and none of this has changed in 500 years, when the first settlers introduced grape growing in Pico.
After our walk in the landscape of Pico Wine, to refresh our feet, we drive you to one of our favorite natural swimming pools, in an amazing setting or just lay down for a bit, exchanging more local stories and preparing your appetite for the next stop.
Finally, we take to a wine tasting in a beautiful setting with an emergent and promising awarded independent local producer.
You will experience all the landscape and history in your mouth!
What's included
Private transportation
Local cheeses, fruits, crackers to pair the wine tasting
We offer other experiences in Pico (wine harvest, bread making) & day trips do São Jorge and Faial.
Guided experience by a local wine/food/cultural expert with transcultural sensitivity
Awarded local wine tasting, from a independent small producer ; local liqueurs; water
Experiences designed with the locals by a Pico passionate anthropologist, Silvia, Oh!MyCod CEO.
Gratuities
Hotel pick up and drop off
What to expect
Madalena
10m
Meeting point, introduction
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criacao Velha
1h
We meet in Madalena, to start with a walk, through the vineyards right by the sea, at the foothills of Pico Mountain, in the landscape of Pico Wine - considered since 2004 a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- Discover the volcanic vineyards of Pico, a Unesco World Heritage site on a short walk
- Learn the fascinating history of Pico wine
- Discover how vineyards can grow from lava rock and why this was necessary
- Get immersed in one of the most peculiar terroirs in the world
Pico
30m
Get to know a local taverna where you can sip local liquor or taste some local Azorean tapas (depends on the weather)
Pico
45m
To refresh our feet, we take you to one of our favorite natural swimming pools, in an amazing setting, where you can get on the water or just lay down for a bit, exchanging more local stories and preparing your taste buds for the next stop.
We will choose our pool considering the sea conditions, since some are more protected than others.
Pico
2h
Finally, with all the context we need, we will start our wine tasting in a beautiful setting with an emergent and promising independent local producer, who is taking her family vines to a new level.
You will experience all the landscape and history in your mouth!
Madalena
20m
End point. Same place as the meeting point.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet near the Boat terminal, in front of a whale-watching shop named WC Azores, in Cais da Madalena.
End point
We will meet near the Boat terminal, in front of a whale-watching shop named WC Azores, in Cais da Madalena.
Additional information
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
