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View of Machico Bay – Pico do Facho Viewpoint loop from Machico

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View of Machico Bay – Pico do Facho Viewpoint loop from Machico

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View of Machico Bay – Pico do Facho Viewpoint loop from Machico

01:55

5.41km

290m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: May 18, 2026

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Pico do Facho

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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634 m

Machico Sandy Beach

Highlight • Beach

The sand from Morocco

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806 m

Goats Along the Trail

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The goats are tethered, sometimes they come on the trail.

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1.74 km

View of the Desertas Islands

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From here you have a beautiful view of the sea and the surrounding area. In the distance you can glimpse the island of Ihlas Desertas.

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2.21 km

Coastal Stairway Trail

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The path leads partly via wooden steps and partly via iron stairs up to the summit. Great panoramic views and a view of the runway at the spectacular airport.

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2.27 km

View of Funchal Airport and Ponta de São Lourenço from Pico do Facho

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An absolutely great view of Ponta de São Lourenço and Funchal Airport

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2.56 km

View of Machico Bay

Highlight • Viewpoint

From the Pico do Facho you have a beautiful view of both the Bay of Machico and the Sao Lourenco Peninsula

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2.56 km

Here you have not only a great view of the airport, the eastern tip of the island and Machico, but also a great snack! Be sure to try the freshly squeezed orange juice and tangerine poncha! Tangerines are kind of wild mandarins. Everything is freshly prepared from the best ingredients.

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5.41 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.26 km

1.77 km

695 m

689 m

Surfaces

1.51 km

1.37 km

1.06 km

756 m

714 m

Elevation

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Highest point (270 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 13 July

23°C

17°C

28 %

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View of Machico Bay – Pico do Facho Viewpoint loop from Machico

Machico Sandy Beach

Machico Bay and Marina

Goats Along the Trail

View of the Desertas Islands

Coastal Stairway Trail

View of Funchal Airport and Ponta de São Lourenço from Pico do Facho

View of Machico Bay

Pico do Facho Viewpoint

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