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The municipality of Madalena is the youngest of the three counties in Pico island. It was in the year of 1723 that this third municipality and the new village of Madalena were created. However, the story goes that the first settlers arrived in the late 15th century in São Mateus, today, a parish in the Madalena's municipality. The growth and dynamism that Madalena denotes vis-à-vis comparing to other municipalities of Pico Island is the result, above all, of the communication axes: it houses the island's only airport and the shipping with the neighboring island of Faial is performed daily. However, tourism is still quite small and seasonal. The most relevant economic activities, in this county with about 6000 inhabitants, are still livestock and agriculture or industries related to these activities: canning industry, viticulture, dairy industry, among others. There are two striking elements in Madalena's landscape: Pico Mountain and the vine culture. The majestic 2351 meters of Pico's altitude are breathtaking. Sometimes it even becomes impossible to look away from it. The vine culture, considered a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 2004, is another element that mark a good part of the 149 km2 Madalena's municipality extension. Here it is the design and geometric cutout of the dark and hard basaltic lands that jump in sight. The end result is a unique wine, enjoyed both inside and outside the country.

What to do in Madalena

Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criação Velha

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 …

Gruta das Torres

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

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 …

Zona Balnear da Areia Funda

Madalena

Crystal-clear and calm Beach, located in the western part of the island, being possible to see, in the distance, Faial. Is composed of several natural pools of volcanic origin.

Museu do Vinho do Pico

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 …

Museu dos Cachalotes e Lulas

Madalena

Small museum created by Malcolm Clarke, in his own garage, where we can learn a little about the sperm whale and its main power supply-the squid.

Trilho Pedestre Vinhas da Criação Velha (PR5)

Madalena

Trail follows along the coastline until you reach a lot, which must be circumvented to the right. Later, near the intersection that follows, enter through the vineyards and follows up to the mill marked, a viewpoint from where you have …

Praia da Barca

Madalena

Small rocky beach, very pleasant, where is possible to see the Faial.

Praia do Porto da Formosinha

Madalena

Small bathing area with calm waters, with good infrastructure but hardly bustling.

Piscinas Municipais da Madalena

Madalena

Saltwater pool located right on the seafront, offering good infrastructure of support.

Praia do Pocinho

Madalena

Small rocky beach, formed by black rocks of volcanic origin, where there is a small soccer field.

Moinho do Frade

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.

Miradouro de Santa Margarida

Madalena

From this viewpoint we obtain privileged views on the settlement of the land of Bread, and the blue of the Ocean as a backdrop.

Ponta do Pico

Madalena

It is the highest mountain of Portugal, with 2351 meters above sea level, ending at crater of the Big Peak, where rises the Small Peak, whose base emanates fumaroles. It is classified as a nature reserve and, in 2010, its …

Miradouro de Cabeço das Cabras

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 …

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Where to eat in Madalena

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Where to sleep in Madalena

Pocinho Bay
Pocinho Bay

Located next to the volcano on the island of Pico, in the middle of the protected area of the vineyard, which UNESCO has classified as a world heritage site. A…

Insula Atlantis Apartments
Insula Atlantis Apartments

Esta unidade de enoturismo oferece uma vasta oferta de atividades vínicas indoor e outdoor, feitas para descobrir todos os aromas, a história e tradição da cul…

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Near Madalena

São Roque do Pico

São Roque do Pico

The second municipality to be created on “Ilha Montanha”, São Roque received its charter in 1542 from the hands of D. João III. The constant natural …

Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico

Lajes do Pico is one of the three municipalities that make up Pico Island. It was south of the current town that, before 1460, Fernando Álvares Evang…