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Museu dos Cachalotes e Lulas
- heritage
Avenida Machado Serpa
9950, Lajes do Pico
A small museum created by Malcolm Clarke in his own garage, where we can learn a little about the sperm whale and its main food source, squid.
Trilho Pedestre Vinhas da Criação Velha (PR5)
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Criação Velha
9950-154, Madalena
The trail follows the coastline until it reaches a hill, which should be skirted on the right. Then, at the next intersection, it enters the vineyards and continues to the marked mill, a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the vineyards and the Madalena islets.
Ponta do Pico
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Madalena
9950, Madalena
It is the highest mountain in Portugal, at 2,351 meters, culminating in the crater of Pico Grande, where Pico Pequeno rises, whose base emanates fumaroles. It is classified as a Nature Reserve, and in 2010, its volcanic landscape was named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal. It is possible to climb it during the summer months with a guide.
Zona Balnear da Areia Funda
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Madalena
9950, Madalena
A beach with crystal-clear, calm waters, located on the western side of the island, with Faial visible in the distance. It is made up of several natural pools of volcanic origin.
Miradouro de Cabeço das Cabras
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- leisure
Madalena
9950-364, Madalena
Cabeço das Cabras constitutes the final frontier between the adventurous who set out for the mountain and the more fearful who prefer the safety of the road. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters, on the western slope of Pico Mountain, it is the highest point on the island accessible by car. From here, one can see the entire island of Faial and the vast blue sea.
Museu do Vinho do Pico
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Rua do Carmo
9950-364, Madalena
Opened in 1999, this museum is housed in the former Carmelite Convent (17th/18th centuries). It showcases the history of wine, organizes vineyard tours, and offers wine tastings. During September, visitors can participate in the harvest. This is a landmark and a place of history for this Pico's activity, recognized worldwide.
Moinho do Frade
- heritage
Canada do Monte
9950-227, Madalena
A twentieth-century rotating windmill with a truncated cone-shaped stone base, rotating body, and a wooden roof covered in sheet metal. Inside, the milling mechanism is still preserved.
Gruta das Torres
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Caminho Rural da Gruta das Torres
9950, Madalena
A volcanic formation, approximately 5,150 meters long, it is the largest known lava tube in Portugal. It was formed by lava ejected from a volcanic eruption in Cabeço Bravo, and today, curious geological structures such as stalactites, lava stalagmites, and lava balls can be seen.
Escalada ao Pico
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Cabeço das Cabras
9950, Madalena
Climbing Portugal's highest point is a unique and unforgettable challenge, not within everyone's reach. It's a demanding route, even for those experienced in hiking. The hike begins on the west side of the mountain at approximately 1,230 meters above sea level, at the Pico Mountain House. After providing your information to the Madalena Municipal Fire Department, you can begin the 1,100-meter ascent, along a 4,700-meter route, with an incline that reaches 40° in some spots. From the 2,351-meter summit of Piquinho, it's possible, if the sky is clear, to observe all the islands of the central group and an immense …
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criação Velha
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Canada do Monte
9950-227, Madalena
The landscape of Pico Island's vineyard culture comprises the Lajido da Criação Velha and Lajido de Santa Luzia, occupying a total of 154 hectares. These sites are excellent representations of traditional architecture, landscape design, and natural elements, located on extensive lava fields. They are characterized by extreme richness and geological and scenic beauty. The diversity of fauna and flora present there is associated with an abundance of endemic, rare, and protected species and communities. Since 2004, the landscape of Pico Island's vineyard culture has been classified by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site.