# São Roque do Pico

URL: https://picoisland.pt/villages/sao-roque-do-pico
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Last verified: 2026-08-09

São Roque do Pico is the quieter northern municipality, with the old whaling factory (Museu da Indústria Baleeira) and easy access to the Montanha do Pico trailhead.

## Why base here

Closest municipality to the Montanha do Pico trailhead: useful if an early start matters more than nightlife.