Pico do Castelo

Pico do Castelo is a 437 m high volcano-shaped peak on . The peak is covered with conifers and has a panoramic terrace and a picnic spot.
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  • Type: Peak with an elevation of 409 metres
  • Description: mountain in Porto Santo, Madeira, Portugal
  • Also known as: Castelo” and “Castle Peak

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico do Facho and Pico Juliana.

Peak
is the highest peak on , with 517 m in altitude. Its name comes from facho, a light beam created by a bonfire, which was used to signal both the local population and of pirate ships.

Pico do Castelo

Latitude
33.08069° or 33° 4′ 51″ north
Longitude
-16.33392° or 16° 20′ 2″ west
Elevation
409 metres (1,342 feet)
Open location code
8C553MJ8+7C
Open­Street­Map ID
node 295425193
Open­Street­Map feature
natural=­peak
Geo­Names ID
2269518
Wiki­data ID
Q10349549
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In Other Languages

From Cebuano to Spanish—“Pico do Castelo” goes by many names.
  • Cebuano: Pico do Castelo
  • Dutch: Pico do Castelo
  • Finnish: Pico do Castelo
  • Ladin: Pico do Castelo
  • Portuguese: Pico Castelo
  • Portuguese: Pico do Castelo
  • Spanish: Pico do Castelo

Localities in the Area

Explore places such as Farrobo and Camacha.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Abrigo do Pico do Castelo and Pico do Castelo.

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