Travel Tips Hiking & Exploring Pico Island: Azores, Portugal

[@uclimb3]

It’s hard to describe but I feel the most alive when I reach the summit of a mountain. I’ts such a high. Oh the memories. I was born in the Azores on the island Terceira. My uncle still lives there today. I came to the United States when I was eleven. People don’t realize just how beautiful it is over there. Great video Alice.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I couldn't agree more. Such a beautiful and underrated place.

[@AratjaUjotOurstories]

Great video. We loved Pico when we were there last summer. The hiking to the top of Pico was the highlight of the trip. We climbed all the way to the highest top (you have to do some easy rock climbing for that) with our kids. We went during the day though. Great adventure. We made a video about it if snyone is interested. Cheers

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Araujot - Our stories What a wonderful family trip that must have been!!

[@feliperigau7353]

Nicely done Alice! I buried my mother yesterday in the State of Virginia. She was born and raised in Criacao Velha. Watching your video brought back many memories of her description of the Island. Plan to visit the Island myself in the future. Thanks for posting!!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I am so sorry for your loss, but glad I could share such a wonderful place with you. Please let me know if you need any help planning your trip when the time comes.

[@antoniosilveira3660]

No lava rock road sweety, that’s tar mixed with about one or so inch gravel, I know I’m from Pico, good job traveling, it’s not easy climbing that mountain

[@deepseacurrent]

i'll be going there next week, this video really showed me how amazing it is and I'm so ready and looking forward to my stay

[@AliceFordAdventures]

So glad to hear it. How was your trip and what was your favorite spot?

[@deepseacurrent]

Alice Ford I loved the natural swimming pools and we jumped off some of the cliffs. We also went to the caldeira on the volcano in Faial

[@Zewanderingfrogs]

I had no idea that the Azores were so beautiful! The dark lava scenery is always so interesting and the hike gorgeous. I was picturing the Azores as a beach-only destination, this video showed how much more the islands have to offer!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Yes the Azores are truly beautiful. A Mediterranean climate with bluffs, volcanic landscapes and lots of cows. Thanks for watching

[@derbagger22]

There are actually very few beaches in the Azores. It's a very rugged, and gorgeous, coastline...

[@PinkLookbook]

The Azores look so beautiful, like a natural paradise!

[@TheWanderlustDietitian]

Gosh! What a beautiful setting for exploring! I am adding this region to my Portugal list!

[@ivetamadarova3693]

Alice, you are amazing! You are so brave for hiking through the night up the Pico by yourself. But I guess it says a lot about the safety of those islands and there are no wild animals so, I guess it is ok to do that. You've inspired me to do something similar too. Hiking through the night to see the sunrise is exactly what i need to feed my soul with. I'm getting ready for my trip to azures pretty soon and watching your videos helps a lot. Thanx!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I am so glad to hear. Please let me know how your trip to the Azores goes. I just love hiking, and seeing the sunrise from a mountain top is just incredible.

[@markmccann8356]

I really enjoyed this one. Great narration, spectacular views, and lots of information. But the best part is sensing your intense emotions as you explore this wonder for yourself. I could almost feel your heart beating with anticipation and joy as you climbed to the summit and watched the sunrise. Most likely I'll never get to see many of these sights firsthand, so thank you for taking me there virtually. Great job!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you so much Mark. This will forever be one of my favorite hikes. I aaa totally alone out there and it was truly a Spectacular sunrise

[@authenticfoodquest]

Incredibly beautiful. Can't wait to visit Portugal for the first time next year!

[@natalietannerblogger-theed9419]

Portugal looks like an amAzing place! I had no idea there were islands off of it. How interesting ! Dying to go!!

[@vitalrights7390]

My Home island - Pico, Monument Island. These islands are not off Portugal, they are far off of Portugal over 1000 miles away from Lisboa, or 1/3 of the way to Boston. Visit and stay at my cousin Lurdes & Fernando's place above the UNESCO vineyards near Madalena, Pico. They have a restaurant and a covered retractable roof salt water swimming pool, etc. www.booking.com/hotel/pt/al-novavista-alojamento.html

[@maraleelarsen1540]

Loving Pico.......what a healthy lifestyle you guys are creating for yourself. Can’t wait to see how garden progresses. Love the new wheels! Wonderful video🤗❤️❌⭕️

[@TravellingDany]

The Azores! We really want to go, how beautiful!

[@TwoTravelingTexans]

I never heard of lava tubes. I would love to do that tour

[@derbagger22]

You eluded to it with your comments of the plates merging. Fun fact: The two furthest west Azores Islands, Flores and Corvo, are in North America. The Azores were my first excursion to Europe in 2015 and just so gorgeous. I want to go back soon. With a huge tailwind, it was 4 hours flat from Boston. Most speak English and the people are so welcoming and hospitable. Very inexpensive, too! The perfect place to vacation...

[@derbagger22]

Oh, and the food was amazing! Happy cows, plenty of unique fish, everyone serves bread and goat cheese, and the wine! Portuguese red wine is VERY underrated. Everything is so fresh. And the PINEAPPLE! I have never had pineapple so amazing...

[@michaelcamelo2653]

Keep. It going inspiring us all your the best

[@keoni_hokulea]

This is awesome! My 4th great-grandfather was born and raised on Pico Island in 1823. He left around 1842 on a whaling vessel and toured the globe several times. He landed in Lahaina, Maui circa. 1850. He would remain in the Hawaiian Kingdom and swear allegiance to King Lunalilo and the Hawaiian Constitution in 1873. I guess I need to add Pico Island to my bucket list.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Wow how neat. Yes please do the Azores are incredible you could say they are Hawaii’s temperate cousin. Varied in landscape, great hiking and unpopulated

[@keoni_hokulea]

@@AliceFordAdventures Awesome! Its officially been added to the bucket list. Thanks for the awesome recommendation and video :)

[@AzoresWhatElse]

Impeccable images. Keep up the good work.

[@itsallgood7483]

Wow, truly the Adventurer you are !!! 👏 I bet that group of hikers were amazed when they saw you headed down the mountain ? 😲

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you! Yes, the other hikers were absolutely surprised.

[@2002dniel]

Wow, you did it by yourself, such bravery! Great video, loved it!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Thank you David! I try to challenge myself on every trip, it really makes memories that will last forever.

[@michaelcamelo2653]

Awesomeadventure you go girl the one

[@JoseNunes-x9h]

Hey Alice. That place is where I was born. Hope you enjoy it.❤️😎

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I sure do

[@cbsoundso]

Can't believe you climed the Pico in the dark on your own! A little bit crazy ;-) But worth it :-) Happy continued travels!

[@SoloTravelerOffTheBeatenPath]

Very nice. I found your channel through the Longs Peak video. I live in Colorado, and love to hike 14ers. But I was in the Azores last year as well and it is an incredible place. I was on the main island of São Miguel though. I want to go back and visit some of the other islands some day.

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Well welcome and thanks for checking out some other videos. The Azores are awesome, I also recommend Madeira island and the Canary Islands if you love hiking and islands. I haven’t been to all the Azores islands yet so I need to go back too

[@algueiraovelho]

Just Awesome.

[@BangkokBoy101]

Great video!

[@robinleow185]

You are incredibly awesome Alice! Surely an adventurer yourself :). I’ve gotten to know the Azores much better now. Mount Pico, the tallest mountain in Portugal, some 2,321 meters you say, also that it is the tallest mountain in the world if measured from the sea floor - really? BTW, you did mention Azores was on the convergence of 3 tectonic plates. So, I did not hear wrong :). But, if 3 tectonic plates, what are the plates, any idea? Another awesome documentation :).

[@acorianman]

North American Plate, Eurasian Plate and African Plate.

[@agarwalsonika7]

Great work... Keep it up! Happy Travelling :1

[@Hubertus-ko6yl]

unique lifestyle...

[@izzywanders4482]

This is such a useful and informative video! Thank you for sharing it with the travel community! More people need the encouragement to travel,it's such an amazing experience. It really is one of the best ways to learn about the world. I've just uploaded a 'Pros and Cons of Solo Travel' video on my channel if you felt like taking a look. Good luck on your next adventure! Keep up the awesome content!

[@AliceFordAdventures]

Izzy Wanders subscribed and will check it out! Thanks so much

[@krevcc]

I love you!

[@autumnvariegata1039]

Mount Pico is not the tallest mountain in the world from seafloor to it's peak. Mauna kea on the Big Island of Hawaii is if you're measuring it's base to peak. Both are made out of volcanic rocks and are very similar in landscape so, I can understand the confusion. Just a fyi. :-)

[@underdogtm6886]

Pico is the tallest in Europe not in the world

[@autumnvariegata1039]

@@underdogtm6886 Mount Pico is the tallest mountain in Portugal and the Azores. Mount. Elbrus in Russia is the tallest in Eruope standing at 18,510 ft high. 😉

[@underdogtm6886]

@@autumnvariegata1039 Im sayin from seafloor i live in Pico island 😁✌

[@autumnvariegata1039]

@@underdogtm6886 O fundo do mar ou não, ainda não é a montanha mais alta da Europa. É irrelevante se você mora na ilha ou não, eu tenho a família morando lá e sou portuguesa, mas moro na Ilha Grande do Havaí, mas isso não muda o fato de não ser a montanha mais alta de Eruope, querido! 😁

[@underdogtm6886]

@@autumnvariegata1039 Ok

[@underdogtm6886]

0:16 that's sao jorge 🤣😂 not Pico

[@lizeteavila8971]

I feel like you missed a lot of the island…. There’s a beautiful forest on that island 😂

[@AliceFordAdventures]

I’m sure I did I was only there for 1 night. And my main objective was hiking Pico

[@terryrooney8127]

Appreciated the video. Audio unnecessary.

[@wujwama]

Please dont hike by yourself. 😨