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Portugal · Azores

Best beaches in Pico Island

6 ranked beaches in Pico Island, Azores

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Pico Island

  1. 1

    Hidden Prainha Cove

    Secluded cove offering quiet beach experience

    7.0
  2. 2

    Lajes Beach

    Popular family-friendly beach in Lajes

    7.0
  3. 3

    Madalena Beach

    Scenic sandy beach popular with locals

    7.0
  4. 4

    Madalena Hidden Bay

    Hidden bay ideal for peaceful visits

    7.0
  5. 5

    Prainha de Santa Luzia

    Iconic black sand beach with scenic ocean views

    7.0
  6. 6

    São Roque Beach

    Less crowded pebble beach near São Roque

    7.0

What makes Pico Island's beaches stand out?

Pico Island sits in Azores, Portugal and is home to 6 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Pico Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.