Pico Island

Retreat of Goats Your Holiday Cottage

Local lodging for an unforgettable holiday, situated in the parish of São Mateus - Pico Island – Azores – Portugal. Near to vineyards in a quiet and safe place, 200 metres from the Atlantic Ocean and to the saltwater pool overlooking the mountain of Pico and sea.

Accommodation
Comprising of one room with one double bed and one single bed, living room with two sofa beds, dining room, kitchenette, bathroom with shower, laundry and barbecue, fully furnished for up to 7 people.

São Mateus is a parish situated in front of the Atlantic Ocean with many vineyards, a little harbor and saltwater pool. Belonging to the municipality of Madalena, on Pico Island (42km long and 15km wide) with an area of 447 sq. km. Pico is dominated by its volcano (snow capped in winter) at 2351m the highest point in Portugal. The views to and from the volcano are spectacular and its presence seemingly binds together the central islands of Faial, Sao Jorge, Graciosa, Terceira and Pico itself.

Getting there:

• Fly between Lisbon and Pico Island
• Fly between Lisbon and Faial Island and after on ferry boat to Pico Island
• Fly between Lisbon and São Miguel Island and after fly to Pico Island
• Fly between Boston and São Miguel Island and after fly to Pico Island

Ribeiras-Pico-Island

Pico Island is an island in the Central Group of the Portuguese Azores noted for its eponymous volcano, Ponta do Pico, which is the highest mountain in Portugal, the Azores, and the highest elevation of the Mid-Atlantic Ridge. In the tradition of the Portuguese poet, Raul Brandão, Pico is referred to as the Ilha Preta ("Black Island"), for its black volcanic earth, responsible for its UNESCO-designated historical vineyards that allowed the development of the island. (Courtesy of Wikipedia)