Natural Wonders of Pico
Pico Island's volcanic interior is defined by the Achada Plateau, a central ridge housing a series of high-altitude lakes and crater formations. Lagoa do Caiado stands as the largest, while Lagoa do Capitão provides a vantage point for Mount Pico. The landscape is shaped by basaltic flows, most notably within the Gruta das Torres, one of the longest lava tubes in the Azores. These wetlands and geological sites preserve endemic Macaronesian flora and serve as vital stopovers for migratory birds.
A Lagoa do Caiado
Lagoa do Caiado is the largest lake on Pico Island, Azores. The high-altitude lake is located on the Achada Plateau, an extensive volcanic…
B Lagoa do Paul
A highland lake situated in a depression at the foot of Mount Topo, 788 meters above sea level. It forms part of the central plateau's volcanic wetland system.
C Lagoa do Capitão
Located at an altitude of 790 meters within a tectonic depression, this highland lake is known for its views of Mount Pico and surrounding endemic Macaronesian vegetation.
D Cave of Towers
Gruta das Torres, is a lava cave, a geological formation of volcanic origin formed from the flow and cooling of subterranean magma rivers.
E Lagoa da Rosada
A crater lake located in the highlands of Pico Island, formed within a volcanic cone on the central plateau.
F Lagoa do Peixinho
Situated at 875 meters above sea level, this lake lies in a depression at the base of Lomba do Cácere on the Achada Plateau.
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