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Miradouro de Cabeço das Cabras
- country
- leisure
Madalena
9950-364, Madalena
The Cabeço das Cabras is the final border between the adventurous departing up the mountain and the most fearful who prefer the safety of the road. It is about 1200 meters above sea level, on the western slope of Mount Pico, and highest point on the island is accessible by car. Here one can observe the entirety of the island of Faial and the immensity of the blue sea.
Museu do Vinho do Pico
- heritage
Rua do Carmo
9950-364, Madalena
Museum opened in 1999, installed in the former convent of the Carmelites (17th\/18th centuries), exposing the history of wine, organizing visits to vineyards and wine tasting. During the months of September enabling visitors ' participation in the grape harvest. A place of reference and history of merchant activity, recognized worldwide.
Moinho do Frade
- heritage
Canada do Monte
9950-227, Madalena
Minho Rotary wind TWENTIETH century, to present a truncated conical stone base and a rotating body and a cover sheet metal-plated wood. Inside, still preserves the grinding mechanism.
Gruta das Torres
- country
Caminho Rural da Gruta das Torres
9950, Madalena
Geological formation of volcanic origin about 5150 meters long, being the largest known lava tube in Portugal. It was formed by lava ejected from a volcanic eruption in Cabeço Bravo, and see, currently, curious geological structures like stalactites, stalagmites lava flows and lava balls.
Escalada ao Pico
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Cabeço das Cabras
9950, Madalena
Climb to the highest point of Portugal is a unique challenge and unforgettable, that isn't within everyone's reach. This is a demanding course, even for those who are accustomed to walking trails. The walk begins on the Western side of the mountain at about 1230 meters of altitude, in Casa da Montanha do Pico. After providing the data to the Municipal Firemen da Madalena, can initiate the rise of 1100 metres in altitude, along a route of 4700 meters, with an inclination that reaches 40° slope in some points. The top of 2351 metres from the little prick, is possible, …
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criação Velha
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Canada do Monte
9950-227, Madalena
The vineyard culture landscape of the Pico Island is composed of the Lajido of creation by the old Lajido of Santa Luzia, occupying a total of 154 hectares. These places are excellent representations of traditional architecture, landscape design and natural elements, located on extensive lava fields. These are characterized by extreme wealth and geological and landscape beauty. The diversity of fauna and flora there this is associated with an abundance of endemic rare species and communities, and protection status. Since 2004 the vineyard culture landscape of the Pico Island is classified by UNESCO as a world heritage site.
O Ancoradouro
- food & drink
Rua João de Lima Whitton
9950-322, Madalena
The anchorage restaurant on the island of Pico, is a restaurant with cosy atmosphere and modern decor, serving good regional dishes. The meat kebabs and prawns and seafood rice. In summer, it offers a nice terrace with panoramic views to the island of Faial.