About Picodreams

The company Pico Dreams was founded in March 2015 as a result of the activity carried out by the partners since 2010 in the field of local vacation accommodation in the town of São Roque do Pico, Pico Island, Azores. Pico Dreams is a vacation resort, currently made up of three separate buildings on a property of around 5,000m2.
We offer you a unique experience of tranquillity and beauty, different from the usual tourist routes, secret refuges for those looking for neutral ground to recover from the battles of everyday life.Our aim is to provide you with an unforgettable vacation, in a landscape where you can enjoy the surrounding nature and where your emotions are enveloped by the magic of birdsong.
A short distance from the coast, with spectacular views over the sea, the island of São Jorge and the Pico mountain.

Useful information for your trip



Opening Hours

Most traditional stores are open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., closing during lunchtime (12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m.). On Saturdays they are open until 1 p.m. Hypermarkets are open from 8:30 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., except on Sundays and public holidays, when they are closed between 4:00 and 6:00 p.m.

Typical Regional Products

Typical fish dishes: fresh fish or shellfish, fish broth, stewed octopus.Typical meat dishes: Espírito Santo soups, pork crackling, meat sauce, yams with sausage.Sweets: massa sovada, arroz doce, rosquilhas, bolo de milho, bolo de véspera, bolo levedo.Wines: angelica, verdelho, brandies, liqueurs

Rent-a-car

We recommend renting a car, at least for a few days of your vacation, as the island is large, there are places inaccessible by public transport and public transport has few daily trips. Reservations should be made in advance as it is difficult to find available vehicles in the summer.

Partnerships

Several partnerships have been established with local companies that offer various types of activities. Rent-a-car, whale watching, fishing, diving, climbing the Pico mountain, hiking, horseback riding and cycling. For more information, please contact us.

Weather

Maritime temperate, it's mild due to the influence of sea currents. Somewhat unstable, but without major temperature variations. Average air temperature: 23oC (73oF) in summer and 13oC (55oF) in winter. Average sea water temperature: 24oC (75oF) in summer and 17oC (24oF) in winter.

What to bring with you

Although the temperatures near the coast are mild all year round, if you venture up to Pico, you should bring a sweater and waterproofs to keep warm and comfortable.

Places of Interest

- Pico Mountain- Whale and Dolphin Watching - Lajes do Pico- Vineyard Protected Landscape Trail - Criação Velha, Madalena- Gruta das Torres - natural monument, Criação Velha, Madalena- Cachorro-Rock formations, Bandeiras, Madalena- Prainha Forest Park, Prainha, S.Roque do Pico- Terra Alta viewpoint, Estrada Regional, Santo Amaro, S. Roque do Pico- Lagoa do Capitão, Transversal Road- Whalers' Museum, Lajes do Pico- Whaling Industry Museum - Old factory, São Roque do Pico- Interpretation Center of the Landscape of the Vineyard Culture of Pico Island, Santa Luzia, São Roque do Pico- Bathing area "As Poças" natural pools, São Roque do Pico- Ponta da Ilha Lighthouse, Piedade