
Azores Photo Gallery - Pico to Velas Ferry .
The Azores are a group of islands and getting around requires either flying or taking the ferry. Getting a ferry ticket was relatively easy since everything can be done online and fares were reasonable. I paid less than 20 euros for this ride. Just a few days earlier, I had taken the Atlantico ferry from Horta to Pico, which was scenic yet uneventful. I didn't encounter any major delays or cancellations thanks to good weather. My ferry from Madalena to Velas today would get me to my 4th island. At the basic-looking terminal, check in at the counter, where friendly staff take your larger bags into the hold just like at the airport, and line up shortly before departure for boarding. The top deck has an open seating area where you can enjoy beautiful views of Pico on departure. After climbing Pico 2 days ago, its top has returned to being elusive this morning. The hike up this volcano was the most difficult I've ever done, even though I've been a seasoned hiker in Hong Kong. Luckily, I joined a small group with a guide, so navigating the tough terrain was the only thing I had to worry about. It is less than an hour and a half from the next island. Over in the distance is Faial and the town of Horta. Pico's northern coast has quaint villages that make good use of the black volcanic rock to build their houses, as well as protective walls for their crops. You can easily spot Sao Jorge from Pico, with details of its rugged coastline quickly revealing itself during today's journey. There are massive cliffs with settlements perched above. The island stretches 54 km long and is famous for its local cheese. Like flying, bigger luggages would come out on the belt, and it didn't take long for me to retrieve my bag. The ferry terminal on Velas is also small and right in the town centre.

Azores Photo Gallery - Pico to Velas Ferry

The Azores are a group of islands and getting around requires either flying or taking the ferry. Getting a ferry ticket was relatively easy since everything can be done online and fares were reasonable. I paid less than 20 euros for this ride.
Just a few days earlier, I had taken the Atlantico ferry from Horta to Pico, which was scenic yet uneventful. I didn't encounter any major delays or cancellations thanks to good weather.
My ferry from Madalena to Velas today would get me to my 4th island. At the basic-looking terminal, check in at the counter, where friendly staff take your larger bags into the hold just like at the airport, and line up shortly before departure for boarding.

The top deck has an open seating area where you can enjoy beautiful views of Pico on departure.

After climbing Pico 2 days ago, its top has returned to being elusive this morning. The hike up this volcano was the most difficult I've ever done, even though I've been a seasoned hiker in Hong Kong. Luckily, I joined a small group with a guide, so navigating the tough terrain was the only thing I had to worry about.

It is less than an hour and a half from the next island.

Over in the distance is Faial and the town of Horta.

Pico's northern coast has quaint villages that make good use of the black volcanic rock to build their houses, as well as protective walls for their crops.

You can easily spot Sao Jorge from Pico, with details of its rugged coastline quickly revealing itself during today's journey. There are massive cliffs with settlements perched above. The island stretches 54 km long and is famous for its local cheese.

Like flying, bigger luggages would come out on the belt, and it didn't take long for me to retrieve my bag. The ferry terminal on Velas is also small and right in the town centre.