Art & Crafts Experience in Pico Island - Azores

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Duration: 3 hours and 30 minutes

Languages: English

Guru: Gene

Registered on 24 June 2024

Hello, I am Gene, a licensed tour guide . I was drawn to the Azores from a very young age and have been living here for several years. As tropical islands, the Azores offer their own variety of culture, nature, experiences and impressions. If you're looking for a unique, relaxing visit full of interesting content, come join us! I look forward to welcoming you on my trip. Tours in English and in Spanish.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

Pico Island offer a rich variety of Culture, Nature, Experiences and Impressions.

Nothing like a tour through the Native Wildlife and dramatic Volcanic landscapes to begin this adventure and so put on some sturdy shoes and take a walk with us into a subtropical paradise!

Welcome!

Discover the crucial role this Land played in Azorean History! What if I told you that this Village is the greatest reference when it comes to Wooden Ship Craft? Learn also about Santo Amaro Crafts School and Museum, an ethnographic exhibition and craft store that teaches traditional crafts in various areas, and get a chance to purchase unique handicraft products.

Learn about the distinctive 'Labregas do Mato' Dolls, Dragon Tree Hats, Fish scales bijouterie, and Straw Jewelry. Visit Loja da Margarida – Handicrafts and Mestre João Alberto Naval Wooden Boat Museum, the bathing areas of Portinho and Caisinho.

Designation: Santo Amaro Art & Crafts Experience
Village: Santo Amaro
Town: São Roque
Itinerary Type: Linear
Extension: 4 kilometers
Height (Max): 16 meters
Duration: 4h00
Difficulty: Easy

Interesting Facts: The Sea and Mountain Sights, Unique Art and Crafts, 17th-century Local Architecture, Rural Trails and Natural Volcanic Swimming Pools.

Recommendation:
Be ready for wind and rain. Wear suitable footwear, comfortable clothing, and an extra sweater for comfort. Tours in English and in Spanish with a Certified Guide. Insurance included.

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Largo Vigário Santos Pereira da Terra 4, 9940-182 Santo Amaro, Portugal

Just follow ER1 ( Estrada Regional nº1) towards the East, heading to the Village of Santo Amaro, until you find the entrance going to the Village's center. Go along the road until you reach the Main Square, in which the Church is. GPS 38°27'22.9"N, 28°09'47.7"W

Free entry

Igreja de Santo Amaro

Igreja de Santo Amaro is a historical church located in the Azores. The church's construction is rooted in the rich cultural and religious history of the Azores. Typically, churches in this region were built during the period of Portuguese exploration and colonization, serving as central places of worship and community gathering.

Free entry

Santo Amaro Crafts School and Museum

An Ethnographic exhibition and crafts store that teaches traditional crafts in various areas and get the chance to purchase unique handicraft souvenirs.

Free entry

Loja da Margarida - Artesanato e Memórias da Construção Naval

Loja da Margarida - Handicrafts and Naval Wooden Boat Museum were you can visit and purchase local handicrafts and, at the same time, learn about one of the last wooden boat master builders in the Azores.

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).