Porto Afonso, Coastal locality in Ilha do Pico, Portugal
Porto Afonso sits on the northern coast of Pico Island, offering direct access to the Atlantic Ocean through natural volcanic rock formations.
The settlement emerged during the 16th century colonization of the Azores archipelago when Portuguese settlers established agricultural communities on Pico Island.
Local families maintain traditional farming practices, cultivating grapes in small volcanic stone-walled plots known as currais across the landscape.
Visitors reach Porto Afonso by following the regional road that connects the northern coastal settlements of Pico Island.
The village contains numerous black basalt structures that reflect the volcanic origins of the island and traditional Azorean architecture.
Website: https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Afonso
Address: Ilha Graciosa, 9880, Portugal 9880 9880
Website: https://pt.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Porto_Afonso
GPS coordinates: 39.06621,-28.06722
Latest update: March 16, 2025 10:04
Located in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean, the Azores have botanical gardens, crater lakes, natural thermal pools, caves, and Atlantic Ocean viewpoints. The archipelago offers landscapes shaped by volcanic activity, with hot springs, waterfalls, tea plantations, and UNESCO-listed vineyards. Beyond these natural features, the archipelago also provides interesting historical buildings to visit.
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