Miradouro do Pico do Facho

Miradouro do Pico do Facho is a scenic viewpoint in Caniçal, Machico. Miradouro do Pico do Facho is situated nearby to the ruins Vigia, as well as near the scenic viewpoint Airplane Spotting Runway 23.

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Type: Scenic viewpoint
Description: geosite in Madeira, Portugal
Also known as: “Pico do Facho”

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Pico do Facho and Praia de Machico.

Pico do Facho

Peak

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Pico do Facho is a peak.

Praia de Machico

Beach

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Praia de Machico is a beach located near the town Machico, on the island of Madeira, Portugal. It is one of the few sandy beaches of Madeira, with sand imported from North Africa. Praia de Machico is situated 700 metres southwest of Miradouro do Pico do Facho.

Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo

Castle

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Forte de Nossa Senhora do Amparo is a castle, which is situated 1 km southwest of Miradouro do Pico do Facho.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Água de Pena and Caniçal.

Água de Pena

Village

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Água de Pena is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico on the south-east coast of the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 2,434, in an area of 5.15 km².

Caniçal

Town

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Caniçal is a civil parish in the municipality of Machico in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 3,924, in an area of 11.85 km2. Caniçal is situated 2½ km northeast of Miradouro do Pico do Facho.