Walk Pico’s vineyard landscape
Criação Velha and Lajido de Santa Luzia, Pico, Portugal
Pico’s vineyards are unlike a conventional wine-country landscape. Low walls of dark volcanic stone divide the vines into small plots, sheltering them from wind and sea spray. Walking through the recognised cultural landscape reveals how much labour went into making this coast productive. Combine the scenery with a separately booked winery tasting or a visit to the wine museum, allowing time to understand the island’s growing traditions rather than treating the walls as a quick photo stop.