We finally got around to trekking today, although probably more accurately called a walk (I think the tourism board calls them ‘walking trails’).
We did the Vinhas da Criação Velha trail, which is close to town. It winds through the UNESCO designated vineyards. The vines are protected from the harsh winds by walls of lava rock forming about 10’ by 10’ plots, with gaps in the wall to let just enough air go through. It would have taken a lot of effort back in the day to build. The trail is well-marked.
We had lunch at O Ancoradouro in Madalena. It’s a fancy restaurant with real tablecloths, a nice view of the waves crashing on rocks, and very good fish. We ran into Federico at the restaurant. She runs our hotel, and had recommended this place for lunch.
After lunch we headed back to the hotel and packed up. (We had an early flight the next morning).
We had dinner at Cella Bar, about a 25 minute walk from the hotel. We went a bit early to get a table (they don’t take reservations) and then had a bunch of appetizers as tapas. This restaurant also had a great view of the ocean. We finished our drinks outside, watching the sunset over Faial island. It was a nice end to our visit to Pico.
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