Boca do Risco
Boca do Risco is a scenic viewpoint in Machico, Madeira. Boca do Risco is situated nearby to the peak Furado, as well as near Castanho.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Furnas do Cavalum and Pico do Facho.
Furnas do Cavalum
Cave
Photo: Rockysantos, CC BY-SA 4.0.
The Furnas do Cavalum are a group of four caves located in Machico, Madeira. Named after a local legend about a demon called Cavalum, who was imprisoned in the cave. Furnas do Cavalum is situated 3 km southwest of Boca do Risco.
Pico do Facho
Peak
Photo: Vitor Oliveira, CC BY-SA 2.0.
Pico do Facho is a peak, which is situated 3½ km south of Boca do Risco.
Miradouro do Pico do Facho
Scenic viewpoint
Miradouro do Pico do Facho is a scenic viewpoint, which is situated 3½ km south of Boca do Risco.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Caniçal and Água de Pena.
Caniçal
Town
Photo: Zarco, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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 3½ km southeast of Boca do Risco.
Água de Pena
Village
Photo: Jarvin, CC BY-SA 3.0.
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. Água de Pena is situated 5 km south of Boca do Risco.
Porto da Cruz
Town
Porto da Cruz is a village on the northeast corner of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It is popular with surfers, sunbathers, and hikers. Porto da Cruz has a nice waterfront and small sandy pocket beach. Porto da Cruz is situated 6 km west of Boca do Risco.
Boca do Risco
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Machico, Machico Municipality, Madeira, Portugal, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
32.75549° or 32° 45′ 20″ northLongitude
-16.77244° or 16° 46′ 21″ westOpen location code
8C45Q64H+52OpenStreetMap ID
node 289161606OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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