Risco

Risco is a scenic viewpoint in , . Risco is situated nearby to the scenic viewpoint , as well as near .

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Risco waterfall and 25 Fontes Falls.

Waterfall
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The is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra, in the Madeira Islands. The waterfall is 100m high, consisting of a group of different water streams coming vertically down the mountainside. is situated 140 metres east of Risco.

Waterfall
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The 25 Fontes is a group of waterfalls located in Rabaçal, Paul da Serra on Madeira Island. Access is possible via the Levada das 25 Fontes. The waterfall is 30m high, consisting of a group of different water streams coming vertically down the mountainside. is situated 570 metres north of Risco.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Arco da Calheta and Estreito da Calheta.

Village
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is a freguesia in the municipality of in the Portuguese island of Madeira. The population in 2021 was 2,999, in an area of 14.70 km². is situated 6 km south of Risco.

Village
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is a civil parish in the municipality of Calheta in the island of Madeira. The population in 2011 was 1,607, in an area of 14.32 km2. is situated 6 km southwest of Risco.

Village
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is a civil parish in the municipality of Ponta do Sol in the archipelago of . The population in 2011 was 516, in an area of 2.07 km2. is situated 7 km south of Risco.

Risco

Latitude
32.76057° or 32° 45′ 38″ north
Longitude
-17.12442° or 17° 7′ 28″ west
Open location code
8C44QV6G+66
Open­Street­Map ID
node 333732564
Open­Street­Map feature
tourism=­viewpoint
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