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SPECIAL EXPERIENCES

Experiences with time, intention and truth

At Pico Vineyards – Wine Boutique Hotel, every experience is born from the land and its sensitive nature. More than activities, we offer rituals: of flavor, silence, contemplation. Everything happens with time — like wine. Like the island. Like life worth savoring.

In-House Experiences

Pico Vineyards

Discover exclusive moments within the hotel, designed to relax, savor and connect with the essence of the place.

Guided wine tastings

Held in the Stone & Wine room, with our own curation and led by local experts, these tastings invite you to discover the wines of Pico and the Azores.
Each glass carries the salt of the sea, the rigor of basalt and the soul of the island.

Soul of the Cave Experience

A private sensory tasting, held in the underground room where wines age in natural lava bags.
Minimal light. Absolute silence. Time suspended.
A deeply intimate wine ritual.

Themed wine dinners

Seasonal menus created with guest chefs, inspired by island flavors and paired with the hotel’s curated wine selection.
Unique moments, served with time and intention, where gastronomy and terroir meet.

Massages and wellness moments

Personalized sessions in an intimate and quiet setting, ideal for relaxing after a hike, a journey or simply to pause. Body, mind and breath in harmony.

Pools and slow time

Silent contemplation in the outdoor pool with sea views.
Deep retreat in the indoor basalt and cryptomeria pool.
Two spaces, two rhythms — the same invitation: slow down.

Experiences in Pico and surroundings

Beyond the hotel doors, the beautiful island of Pico reveals landscapes, traditions and flavors that deserve to be lived up close.

Visits to vineyards and traditional wineries

With local producers, authentic visits to the artisanal process that makes Pico wines a unique case worldwide.
No spectacle. Just truth.

Whale and dolphin watching

Small group outings, guided by marine biologists, to listen to the ocean, identify species and experience the Atlantic’s magnitude — with respect and wonder.

Climbing Pico Mountain or island hikes

The experience of climbing Portugal’s highest mountain, with a certified guide, is challenging and unforgettable.
Alternatively, we suggest coastal or vineyard trails in Criação Velha — lower altitude but just as beautiful.

Sunset boat tours

Sail between Pico and the silhouette of São Jorge, taking your time while savoring local wines and the silence of the Atlantic.
On board, the day ends with taste and light.

Diving in lava tubes and natural pools

Explore the island’s underwater world, where geology and biodiversity intersect in unique formations.
Crystal-clear water. Ancient basalt. Liquid silence.

Visits to cooperatives and artisanal producers

Taste what is made on the island, by those who live it: cheese, heather honey, dried fig, liqueurs — all soulful and off the tourist routes.
The taste of the real, served with open hands.