# Natural swimming pools on Pico

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Last verified: 2026-07-29

Pico's volcanic coastline has several natural seawater pools (piscinas naturais) cut into the black rock, mostly around Madalena and São Roque.

## Where

Most are unsupervised: check conditions before swimming, especially with any swell running.