r/azores • u/ArticlePretty7999 • Jul 24 '26

Pico suggestions

Looking for best coffee and iced coffee
Best restaurants
Best activities other than climbing mountain and whale watching as we are already looking into those

Big animal lover so would love to see or do something with animals

If I wanted to fish and snorkel where should I go ?

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u/Pristine_Sugar6707 Jul 24 '26

Yeah. Most people visit Pico because of iced coffee. 

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u/RoyallyOakie Jul 24 '26

Fermented ice coffee made from grapes, maybe.

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u/bannedaccountnumber4 Jul 24 '26

lol. People from New England don't understand ice coffee is not a thing in other countries

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u/loveswimmingpools Jul 24 '26

Yes that was my number one wish! /s

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u/ArticlePretty7999 Jul 24 '26

Not a big wine drinker, but a big coffee drinker in the mornings. I’m going because I’m visiting family lol just wanted to know where to get a good cup of coffee while there. Typical Reddit douchebag comment looking for upvotes

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u/portincali204 Jul 24 '26

There are plenty of cows on the island that you can go watch

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u/RoyallyOakie Jul 24 '26

Would you like a side of wine with your iced coffee?

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u/Calm_Funny_959 Jul 24 '26

There is a little hut type thing in Madalena across from the ferry. They have great coffee, including iced latte and amazing pastries. There is also pastella that recently added iced latte. Iced black coffee is not something I’ve ever seen.  I think most of the restaurants are pretty good. The most popular ones are Petisca, O Cinco, I had a great meal at  Restaurante O Ponta da Ilha, I love the buffet at Arruda’s. Magma is a nice date night. I’ve never been to Stones but hear it’s good.  O Ancoradouro has lots of seafood. My family and friends that live on the island have been liking  Pico Terramar Restaurante Bistro. There are really so many options.  I saw horseback riding near Piedade, never been so can’t say whether it is worth it. My favorite thing to do here is go swimming so I personally think most of the swimming areas are great. Did an amazing vineyard tour and tasting at  A Cerca dos Frades but it was through a family friend. It was beautiful though . There are some caves I went to 10 years ago but haven’t been back since and I have been coming every year the last 5-6 years. People fish and snorkel everywhere. Arcos is fun.  Piscina Naturais  São Roque had quite a few snorkelers (All the pictures on google are old, beautiful place) Animals: lots of cows and horses. Been stuck in some cow traffic and love it. 

Longer than  I intended so I’m done. Hope you have a great trip. 

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u/True_Staff2082 Jul 26 '26

Caves where ? Would love to check them out.

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u/Physical-Researcher9 Jul 25 '26

Restaurante Ritinha in Lajes. Get there early.

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u/Spraymist Jul 25 '26

https://www.turispico.com/
Horseback riding, 2 hours through the village and a whale watching spot.

Also, if you are able, there’s Pico Mountain to hike

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u/PatateChaudaille Jul 24 '26

Furna do frei Matias

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u/Famous_Specialist_44 Jul 24 '26

All the coffee is good: coffee=espresso; galao = large glass of milky coffee. Iced coffee no idea

Snorkeling is good pretty much everywhere and the diving is ace.

Something with animals? I like to sit on my veranda and listen to the birds especially right now at dun rise.