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πŸ‡ Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture: Part I

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πŸ‡ Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture: Part I
UNESCO World Heritage Site in Portugal's Azores archipelago


πŸ• 2 min read Β· Updated 17 Mar 2026 at 02:05
πŸ“Œ Fast Facts
  • UNESCO World Heritage Site, inscribed 2004
  • Located on Pico Island, Azores, Portugal (38.5555Β°N, 28.4105Β°W)
  • Vineyards cultivated since the 15th century on volcanic terrain
  • Distinctive stone-walled plot system (currais) designed to withstand Atlantic winds and salt spray

The Landscape of the Pico Island Vineyard Culture represents a unique system of viticulture developed over centuries on ...

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