Pico do Castelo (Castle Peak) is a 437 m (1,434 ft) high volcano-shaped peak on Porto Santo Island. The peak is covered with conifers and has a panoramic terrace and a picnic spot. On the top, there is a bust in homage to Schiappa de Azevedo, who contributed strongly to the afforestation of the hill, which was once more deserted, and there are also ruins of a 16th century fortress, symbol of the defense of the population against the continued pirate attacks on the island, during troubled centuries.[1][2]

Pico do Castelo
View of Pico do Castelo from Vila Baleira
Highest point
Elevation437 m (1,434 ft)[1]
Coordinates33°04′50.7″N 16°20′02.3″W / 33.080750°N 16.333972°W / 33.080750; -16.333972
Geography
Pico do Castelo is located in Madeira
Pico do Castelo
Pico do Castelo
Location of Pico do Facho in Madeira
LocationPorto Santo Island, Madeira,  Portugal

References

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  1. ^ a b "Pico do Castelo". www.porto-santo.com (in European Portuguese). Retrieved 15 May 2021.
  2. ^ "Miradouro do Pico Castelo - Ilha de Porto Santo | Guia para visitar em 2021 - oGuia". www.guiadacidade.pt (in Portuguese). Retrieved 15 May 2021.