Just south of Madalena on Pico Island is the Criação Velha wine region. We turned off the main road onto a narrow road with dry basalt stone walls guarding vines on either side. It led out to the coastline where old lava patches meet the ocean and overlook Faial Island. The late afternoon sun rays made the landscape glisten and I had a strong urge to work on a (my own?!) vineyard here some day.

Similar to a few other areas of the island, the land is divided up into small rectangular plots by piles of volcanic rock (basalt). It's a centuries-old practice to protect the vines from the strong ocean winds and salt water spray as well as warm the grapes.

Vineyards literally #InStone . #volcanic #PicoIsland #Azores #vineyards

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"Very unique place to stay. The breakfast is really good and they do everything to make it a pleasant stay. "

"Wir waren für unsere Flitterwochen zwei Nächte hier. Es war das absolute Paradies. Die Unterkunft ist traumhaft schön und super romantisch. Glamping ist hier untertrieben die Ausstattung ist absolut 4* . Das separate Bad und die Terrasse bringen deutlichen Komfort nach langen Wanderungen. Die Gastgeber sind der Wahnsinn an Herzlichkeit und Freundlichkeit. Uns wurde sehr viel über die Insel und den Garten erklärt. Einzigartige Vielfalt an Pflanzen und Gerüchen. Wir kommen wieder aber für länger!"

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Deluxe Villa | Soundproofing, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

"Great view "

"A wonderful stay! The property is large and well appointed both inside and out! The accuracy of the on line listing is too modest. We only wish we could have stayed longer. Thank you for sharing this beautiful property."

"The House is a good size and very good clean "

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5/5 Excellent

"A wonderful stay with the most helpful and accommodating staff! The rooms were lovely with amazing views and the staff ensured our stay was seamless from beginning to end. Would absolutely come back! "

A verified traveler stayed at Pico TERRAMAR & SPA

Posted 2 days ago

5/5 Excellent

"Really friendly staff, Miguel was particularly helpful. Comfortable room with good breakfast. Complimentary tea was available in the Reception area during our stay, which was much appreciated. Walking distance from shops. Parking can be a bit tricky, but perhaps they have additional spaces we were not aware of"

A verified traveler stayed at Hotel Caravelas

Posted 1 month ago

5/5 Excellent

"Fantastic location with rooms dotted around the garden. Our room was spacious, comfortable and simply furnished with an outside porch with seating area and access to the beach. There was also a kettle in the room! Would highly recommend the restaurant which is reasonably priced, popular with locals and serves with excellent food. We were there in March and had fortunately booked a table, because the restaurant was pretty full."

A verified traveler stayed at Aldeia da Fonte Hotel

Posted 1 month ago

5/5 Excellent

Wonderful stay in Urzelina

"Nice area to sit outside, well stocked kitchen, each room has a cabinet for items, basket of fruit from owner’s garden and lovely cake was on one of the tables for guests to enjoy. Diana works very hard keeping the place clean and is always available if have any questions. Short walk to two excellent local restaurants, small but well stocked supermarket and the Trilho Ecologico da Urzelina (TEU), a beautiful 3 KM coast path. "

A verified traveler stayed at Casa d'Avó Guesthouse

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