Madalena

Geography

Madalena is the gateway town on Pico Island, facing Faial across the channel. Its coastal setting is enhanced by Pico Mountain’s imposing presence and the surrounding vineyard landscapes.

Significance

Recognised for its wine culture and natural beauty, Madalena offers a blend of maritime heritage and agricultural innovation, with vineyards growing in volcanic soil.

Attractions

The Pico Wine Museum, housed in a former Carmelite convent, and the Gruta das Torres, a vast lava tube.

Activities

Wine tasting tours in the island’s unique lava stone vineyards, caving adventures in Gruta das Torres, and ferry trips to nearby Faial for dual-island explorations.