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{{Infobox Location|country = Portugal|state = [[Azores]]|map = <map lat="38.47088222013754" lng="-28.293434143066015" zoom="910" view="3" float="right" height='300' width='400'/>|pop = 15,000|plate = |motorways = }}'''Pico''' is the second biggest of the nine islands that form the [[Azores]] archipelago in the [[Atlantic Ocean]]. It is part of the central group of the Azores. Pico island is named after Mount Pico, the volcano that dominates the landscape of this island. Pico means ''peak'' in Portuguese. It is the highest mountain of the Azores and [[Portugal]]. The island has about 15,000 inhabitants, and is divided into three municipalities: [[Lajes do Pico]], [[São Roque do Pico]], and [[Madalena]].

If not [[hitchhiking a sailboat|hitchhiking sailing boats]], then ferries are your only choice. It is not possible to travel for free, as tickets are charged per person. Coming from Horta on [[Faial]] you can take a Transmaçor ferry to Madalena, while ferries to the other islands (e.g. atlânticoline) leave at São Roque. If you missed your ferry and have to get somewhere urgently, there is also an airport with flights connecting Pico to other islands of the Azores and to mainland Portugal. In summer, ferries are sometimes completely booked out, so buy your ticket ahead at RIAC offices. See [[Azores#Useful information|useful information]] for tips on saving money.

As Pico island is not densely populated, finding spots for camping is not too difficult, especially in the interior of the island. You can also have free showers at some "public swimming pools" in the Atlantic Ocean. Go to the tourist information in São Roque for free internet access. If you want to climb Mount Pico, be prepared to pay 10€ per person at the entrance or 2,50€ when going with a guide. A guide is not necessaryto find your way, but when going with several people, it might turn out to be cheaper taking one with you. Going up and down takes about 6-8 hours. It is also possible to stay for the night in the crater and to enjoy sunrise on top of Mount Pico. You should also take in mind that climbing Mount Pico is not always possible due to unstable weather conditions and strong winds.