Chão da Lagoa

Chão da Lagoa is a locality in Monte, Funchal. Chão da Lagoa is situated nearby to the locality Parque Ecológico do Funchal, as well as near Montado do Barreiro.

Places of Interest

Highlights include Pico do Areeiro and Poço da Neve.

Pico do Areeiro

Peak

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Pico do Areeiro, at 1,818 m high is a mountain located on the Portuguese island and autonomous region of Madeira, the third highest on the island. Situated within the mountainous interior of the island roughly halfway between the northern and southern coasts. Pico do Areeiro is situated 3 km northwest of Chão da Lagoa.

Poço da Neve

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Terreiro da Luta

Scenic viewpoint

Terreiro da Luta is located north of Monte and the area was once the last stop on the only cog railway in Madeira. It is also where the Our Lady of Peace sanctuary is located. Terreiro da Luta is situated 3½ km south of Chão da Lagoa.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Ribeiro Frio and Monte.

Ribeiro Frio

Village

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The village of Ribeiro Frio is situated in the interior of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It belongs to the parish of São Roque do Faial, the municipality of Santana, and is located around 15 kilometres from Funchal. Ribeiro Frio is situated 4 km northeast of Chão da Lagoa.

Monte

Suburb

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Monte is a civil parish in the municipality and a suburb of Funchal in the Portuguese archipelago of Madeira. Locally, the parish is also known as Nossa Senhora do Monte. Monte is situated 4 km south of Chão da Lagoa.