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Lava Coast of Pico Island – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Aeroporto da Ilha do Pico

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Lava Coast of Pico Island – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Aeroporto da Ilha do Pico

Hard

5.0

(3)

31

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Lava Coast of Pico Island – Arcos Natural Swimming Pool loop from Aeroporto da Ilha do Pico

06:07

21.2km

520m

Hiking

Hard hike. Very good fitness required. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 10, 2026

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Your route passes through protected areas

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Área de Paisagem Protegida da Cultura da Vinha - Zona Norte

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

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7.42 km

View of Mount Pico

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Pico is omnipresent on this hike. Since you are almost at sea level, it is particularly impressive and appears invincible.

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2

8.37 km

The ravine leads through the middle of the forest. It is shady and so the climb is not that difficult given the high humidity in the Azores. The further you follow it, the narrower the path becomes. Just great.

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13.2 km

Lava Coast of Pico Island

Highlight (Segment) • Natural Monument

Many different forms of lava can be discovered here. In some places the sea has created gaps through which the sea water is blown onto the hiking trail when the …

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15.1 km

Arcos Natural Swimming Pool

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7

16.9 km

House of Volcanoes

Highlight • Monument

Volcano Museum, background to the formation of the Azores Islands, small 360° film and VR earthquake simulator, after about an hour you have seen everything there

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16.9 km

Center for the interpretation of the wine-growing landscape of Pico Island.
Information on the origins and background of wine growing on Pico is explained, with free entry (October 2022).

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21.2 km

End point

Bus stop

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

11.5 km

3.59 km

3.17 km

2.98 km

Surfaces

11.2 km

5.39 km

3.38 km

737 m

113 m

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Thursday 23 July

22°C

17°C

4 %

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