Ponta do Pico
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 volcanic landscape was classified as one of the Seven natural wonders of Portugal. There is a possibility to make the ascent, in the summer months, in the presence of a guide.
Contacts
Madalena
9950,Madalena
- Protected areas
- car access
Characteristics
Natural Resources near Ponta do Pico
Gruta das Torres
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 er…
Paisagem Protegida do Lajido da Criação Velha
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. Th…
