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- Pico
Pico
The resort island of Pico is dominated by its volcano of the
same name, rising from the middle of the landscape and towering
7,720ft (2,351m) above sea level, making it the highest peak in
Portugal and an interesting holiday destination. A single road,
following the rugged coastline, encircles the island. It is
possible to climb the volcano to the peak but the climb is arduous
and should not be attempted by amateurs. Pico's other main claim to
fame is as a jumping-off point for whale-watching expeditions,
offered by local boatmen. In the island's vineyards the famous
'verdehlo' wine grapes are grown. In the town of Lajes there is a
whale-hunting museum, and at Sao Roche is a museum depicting the
operation of a whaling factory.
Information & Facts
Language
Portuguese is the official language, but English is
widely spoken and understood.
Money
Portugal is a member of the European Union and its official
currency is the Euro (EUR), which is divided into 100 cents. There
are numerous banks, bureaux de change and ATMs available in main
cities and tourist destinations. Foreign currency can be exchanged
at banks, bureaux de change and automatic currency exchange
machines. Banking hours are generally 8.30am to 3pm Monday to
Friday. Major credit cards are widely accepted, as are travellers
cheques.
Time
Local time is GMT (GMT +1 from last Sunday in March to
Saturday before last Sunday in October).