Criação Velha

Travel Guide

Just south of Madalena on Pico Island is the Criação Velha wine region. We turned off the main road onto a narrow road with dry basalt stone walls guarding vines on either side. It led out to the coastline where old lava patches meet the ocean and overlook Faial Island. The late afternoon sun rays made the landscape glisten and I had a strong urge to work on a (my own?!) vineyard here some day.

Similar to a few other areas of the island, the land is divided up into small rectangular plots by piles of volcanic rock (basalt). It's a centuries-old practice to protect the vines from the strong ocean winds and salt water spray as well as warm the grapes. 

Vineyards literally #InStone . #volcanic #PicoIsland #Azores #vineyards
AL Novavista by A5P

AL Novavista by A5P

3 out of 5
Rua Nova,Criação Velha Madalena Azores
The price is HK$396 per night from 31 Mar to 1 Apr
HK$396
HK$412 total
31 Mar - 1 Apr
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this B&B in Madalena. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Pico Island Vineyard Culture and Adega do Vulcão are located ...
8/10 Very Good! (6 reviews)
There was not one person at the property on arrival to drop bags. Called multiple numbers list as a contact with no answer. I had to book a expensive room at a different hotel. They are still refusing to give my money back

Reviewed on 28 Aug 2025

AL Novavista by A5P
Azoris Faial Garden

Azoris Faial Garden

4 out of 5
Rua Consul Dabney S/N Horta
The price is HK$471 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
HK$471
HK$490 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Horta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Horta ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (264 reviews)
The hotel is great. The pool and common areas are showing their age, but are clean and well-maintained. Staff are excellent and the included breakfast is very good.

Reviewed on 16 Mar 2026

Azoris Faial Garden
Hotel do Canal

Hotel do Canal

4 out of 5
Largo Dr. Manuel de Arriaga Horta
The price is HK$576 per night from 23 Mar to 24 Mar
HK$576
HK$599 total
23 Mar - 24 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this luxury hotel in Horta. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, free parking and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff in their reviews. Popular attractions Peter's ...
Hotel do Canal
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Lofts Azul Pastel

Lofts Azul Pastel

4 out of 5
Rua do Pasteleiro 12 Horta Horta
Stay at this aparthotel in Horta. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Capela de Nossa Senhora da Guia and Miradouro das Caldeirinhas ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (33 reviews)
Great property, clean and had a beautiful view of the ocean. Can’t go wrong.

Reviewed on 7 Sept 2025

Lofts Azul Pastel
Faidoca's Grandfather House - Four-Bedroom House

Faidoca's Grandfather House - Four-Bedroom House

Calheta de Nesquim Azores
Stay at this beach holiday home in Lajes do Pico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a beach locale and a garden.
10/10 Exceptional! (21 reviews)
Beautiful quiet getaway it was very grounding.
It was a wonderful place and our host was a beautiful caring lady.

Reviewed on 29 Jan 2025

Faidoca's Grandfather House - Four-Bedroom House
Cliff-Top Ocean-Fronted Villa With Gardens And Private Pool

Cliff-Top Ocean-Fronted Villa With Gardens And Private Pool

Silveira, Lajes do Pico Azores
Stay at this family-friendly villa in Lajes do Pico. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, private pools and a garden. Popular attractions Whaler’s Museum and Caiado Lagoon are ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (49 reviews)
Pico Island Silveria
The house is lovely, well appointed and spacious. Walking path was accessible from ocean side and ocean swimming area very close. James was super accommodating and informative. Weather was not swimming weather but sitting poolside with a book and a glass of wine soaking in the evening rays and listening ...

Reviewed on 25 Oct 2023

Cliff-Top Ocean-Fronted Villa With Gardens And Private Pool
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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