Azor Hotel
Overlooking the Ponta Delgada marina, the Azor Hotel is a fresh, modern hotel with excellent dining and spectacular rooftop views.
Pocinho Bay
Overlooking a peaceful bay and surrounded by trees and vineyards, Pocinho Bay is a beautiful setting to enjoy time relaxing on Pico or exploring the area. Originally a wine estate, a series of buildings constructed from lava stone have now been transformed into six rooms and two villas with a central common area. Each area of the property is uniquely appointed with art pieces from the owners’ travels, a blend of South American, Asian and Oceanic art. The surrounding land is a protected natural area, meaning you’ll likely be sung to sleep each night by the unique, if garrulous, call of the Azorean shearwater bird.
The spacious rooms offer comforts such as TVs, air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi, although the true benefit of staying at Pocinho Bay is enjoying the pristine landscape. You might wish to swim in the hotel’s outdoor pool, or make your way across the street to the natural swimming pool tucked into the bay. There are also several walking paths throughout the property making their way through the vineyards behind the villas.
The hotel does not have a restaurant, but does serve a simple buffet breakfast of local meat, cheese, fruit and cereal each morning from 8-10am. There are plenty of restaurants to choose from in the main city of Madalena, about a ten-minute drive away.
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Rooms
Rooms are spacious, constructed from the lava stone that is so emblematic of the island. Each room is uniquely decorated with art pieces from the owners’ personal travels, giving each room an eclectic but warm feel. Each room offers TV, air conditioning and complimentary Wi-Fi, though due to the lava stone construction the signal can be spotty at times.
Location
Pocinho Bay sits overlooking a peaceful bay with little else around, lending to unspoiled views over the water and little noise other than native wildlife. Though its location feels a bit remote, it’s an easy ten-minute drive into the main town of Madalena to enjoy restaurants and the waterfront, or just over half an hour to the whitewashed villages in Lajes.
Food and drink
Breakfast is served from 8-10am each morning and offers a selection of fruit, cereal and local meat and cheese. There is no on-site restaurant for lunch or dinner, though there are plenty of restaurants to choose from in nearby Madalena.
Facilities and activities
Guests can enjoy a dip in the natural swimming pools just across the street from the hotel or do a few laps in the hotel’s own outdoor pool. There are also several walking trails around the property making their way through the vineyards. For those looking to relax, there is a comfortable common area at the heart of the property with books, couches and a hammock to lounge in as well as a coffee machine.
Our opinion
Removed from the larger towns in a quiet spot on the water, Pocinho Bay is a perfect choice for those looking to relax and enjoy the peaceful landscape of Pico.
Azores tour ideas
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Alternative places to stay nearby
Where possible, we like to offer a range of accommodation for each stop of your trip, chosen by our specialists as some of their favorite places to stay. To help you make the right choice, we give each property a rating based on its facilities and service, but we also look for hotels with distinct character or a location that can’t be bettered.
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Furnas Boutique Hotel
A relaxing hotel near the hot springs of Furnas, Furnas Boutique Hotel offers plenty of opportunities to unwind while enjoying local surroundings.
Experiences while staying here
The following activities are designed to give you the most authentic experiences of the area where you’re staying. We work with local guides, who use their knowledge and often a resident’s eye to show you the main sights and more out-of-the-way attractions. Our specialists can also suggest outdoor pursuits and activities, such as cooking classes, that will introduce you to the traditions of the area’s inhabitants.
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Hiking Pico’s wine region
Take a guided walk around the UNESCO-protected vineyards of Pico, an island cultivated with vines since the 15th century. Learn about the history of viticulture here and the unique growing conditions before sampling local wines at the island cooperative.
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Kayaking at Furnas Lagoon
A crater lake cradled by a dormant volcano, Furnas is surrounded by lush hills, geothermal fields and small villages. Paddle around the lake with a local guide to learn about its volcanic heritage as well as its plant and animal life.
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Ponta Delgada walking tour
Tour the narrow, cobbled streets of Ponta Delgada, the capital of the Azores, with a local guide. Learn about its foundation, architecture and defenses and its heyday in the 18th and 19th centuries when wealthy merchants constructed imposing Baroque buildings.
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Sete Cidades 4x4 and cycling tour
Explore by 4x4 and bike to get far-reaching views of the enormous caldera at Sete Cidades as well as a more a personal introduction to this unusual landscape, its history, legends and lakes as well as the volcanic activity that shaped it.
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Whale and dolphin watching
Explore the deep waters off the Azores on this half-day whale and dolphin watching tour in an area where about 25 different species, from blue whales to humpbacks and orcas, are frequently seen.
