Pico do Facho

Pico do Facho (European Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈpiku ðu ˈfaʃu]) is the highest peak on Porto Santo Island, with 517 m (1,696 ft) in altitude. Its name comes from facho, a light beam created by a bonfire, which was used to signal both the local population and Funchal of pirate ships. The bonfire could be seen from Ponta de São Lourenço on the main island of Madeira.^[1][2][3][4]

Elevation517 m (1,696 ft)^[1]

Coordinates33°05′03.5″N 16°19′25.3″W

LocationPorto Santo Island, Madeira,  Portugal

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Pico do Facho
View of Pico do Facho from Vila Baleira
Highest point
Elevation	517 m (1,696 ft)[1]
Coordinates	33°05′03.5″N 16°19′25.3″W
Geography
Pico do Facho Location of Pico do Facho in Madeira
Location	Porto Santo Island, Madeira,  Portugal

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There are no roads leading to the top of the peak, however there is a path from Pico do Castelo to Pico do Facho and to some nearby peaks about 1.5 - 2 hours walk.^[2]