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Museu da Graciosa It is a strenuous climb, best
" ⌂ Largo Conde de Simas done along side a guide, and
17, Santa Cruz § 295 712 429 advance permission is needed.
# Apr–Sep: 10am–5:30pm Another draw in summer is EAT
Tue–Sun; Oct–Mar: 9:30pm– whale­watching. From Lajes
5pm Tue–Sun ¢ Public hols do Pico, groups are taken out
in boats for 3­hour trips. The Alcides
Furna do Enxofre history of Azorean whaling is Stylish but
" ⌂ 2 km (1 mile) E of Luz, recalled at the Museu dos unpretentious
follow signs to Caldeira Baleeiros, also in Lajes. The restaurant renowned
# Apr–Oct: 10am–6pm daily; whales were processed at a for its good-value steaks.
Nov–Mar: 10pm–5pm Tue–Fri, vast factory (closed down in ! C5 ⌂ Rua Hintze
2–5:30pm Sat 1984) on the north side of the Ribeiro 67–77, Ponte
island that now houses the Delgada, São Miguel
Museu da Indústria Baleeira. § 296 629 884
6 Minor eruptions have ¡¡¡
covered parts of the island’s
Pico landscape with black mole­
hills of lava that the islanders O Miroma
! B5 ~ 8 km (5 miles) E of Try the house
Madalena g Madalena christened mistérios (mysteries). speciality, cozido das
The black lava has been used
@ Avenida Machado Serpa, to build houses and grids of Furnas (p22) for a
Madalena n Gare Marítima, quintessential Azorean
Madalena; 292 623 524 stone walls that en close fields experience.
or shelter vines. In some places,
The majesty of Pico, the the eroded lava has formed ! C5 ⌂ Rua Dr Frederico
highest mountain in Portugal, curious arches in the sea. Moniz Pereira 15,
becomes apparent when it is The island’s vineyards are a Furnas, São Miguel
seen from the neighbouring UNESCO World Heritage Site. § 296 584 422
cen tral islands. Only then A visitor’s cen tre at Lajido ¡¡¡
does one real ize how grace­ explains Pico’s viniculture,
fully this volcanic peak soars featuring the Verdelho wine. Sal & Pico
out of the Atlantic, shooting Found inside the
up 2,350 m (7,700 ft) to form Museu dos Baleeiros 16th-century Forte da
the summit of the longest " ⌂ Rua dos Baleeiros 13, Horta, this pleasant
mountain range in the world, Lajes § 292 679 340 # Apr– restaurant specializes
the Mid­Atlantic Ridge. Sep: 10am–5:30pm Tue–Sun; in regional cuisine.
The island’s largest town, Oct–Mar: 9:30am–5pm
Madalena, is a relaxed port that ! B5 ⌂ Rua Vasco da
lies opposite Faial’s capital, Museu da Indústria Gama, Horta, Faial
∑ pousadas.pt
Horta. A regular ferry service Baleeira
crosses the 8 km (5 miles) " ⌂ Rua do Poço, São Roque ¡¡¡
between the two islands. do Pico § 292 642 096 # Apr–
Many people come to Pico Sep: 10am–5:30pm daily; Oct–
to climb its eponymous peak. Mar: 9:30am–5pm daily
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