Pico das Torres, Madeira Natural Park

Name: Pico das Torres
Address: Madeira Natural Park, Portugal

#4 among attractions in Madeira Natural Park

Nature, Natural attraction, Top attraction, Mountain

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Pico das Torres is the second highest peak on the Atlantic island of Madeira, Portugal. It lies roughly midway between the Pico Ruivo and Pico do Arieiro at an elevation of 1,853 metres and is only accessible from the trail between these two peaks. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 6079 ftCoordinates: 32°44'56"N, 16°56'7"W

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Pico das Torres – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pico do Arieiro, Pico Ruivo, Funchal Cable Car, Church of Our Lady of the Mount.

1 miSE
Mountain peak with a cafe and gift shop
Pico do Arieiro, Funchal
26 min walk • Pico do Arieiro, the third highest peak on the enchanting island of Madeira, Portugal, stands as a majestic mountain that offers awe-inspiring views and a truly unforgettable experience for any visitor. At an elevation of 1,818 meters, Pico do Arieiro pierces the sky...
0.8 miNW
Madeira Island's highest mountain
Pico Ruivo, Madeira Natural Park
21 min walk • Pico Ruivo is the highest peak on Madeira Island. It can be reached only by foot, usually either from Pico do Arieiro after a strenuous hike, or from Achada do Teixeira via a shorter, easier trail. There is an additional trail leading west to Encumeada.
5.4 miSE
Aerial tramway, Tram, Transport
Funchal Cable Car, Funchal
138 min walk • The Funchal Cable Car, or Madeira Cable Car, is a gondola lift that transports people from the lower section of Funchal, Madeira to the suburb of Monte.
5.4 miS
Church, Baroque architecture
Church of Our Lady of the Mount, Funchal
138 min walk • The Church of Our Lady of the Mount is the main church in the civil parish of Monte, in Funchal, Madeira island.
4.9 miSE
Monuments and statues
Terreiro da Luta, Funchal
127 min walk • Terreiro da Luta is located north of Monte and the area was once the last stop on the only cog railway in Madeira. It is also where the Our Lady of Peace sanctuary is located.
1.4 miNE
View point
Achada do Teixeira, Madeira Natural Park
36 min walk • Achada do Teixeira is a mountain and a settlement of the freguesia of Santana, of the municipality of Santana, Ilha da Madeira. It has a natural attraction in basalt stone which is called the "standing man". From here the main access to Pico Ruivo departs via the trail PR1.2 Vereda do Pico Ruivo.
4 miW
, Nature, Natural attraction
Laurel forest, Madeira Natural Park
101 min walk • Laurel forest, also called laurisilva or laurissilva, is a type of subtropical forest found in areas with high humidity and relatively stable, mild temperatures. The forest is characterized by broadleaf tree species with evergreen, glossy and elongated leaves, known as "laurophyll" or "lauroid".
5.5 miS
Museum, Natural history museum
Monte Palace Hotel Gardens, Funchal
142 min walk • José Manuel Rodrigues "Joe" Berardo GCIH, ComIH, is a Portuguese and South African businessman, investor, and art collector. According to Portuguese magazine Exame, he had an estimated net worth of €598 million in 2010, making him one of the wealthiest people in Portugal at the time.
5.3 miS
Park, Garden, Architecture
Quinta do Imperador, Funchal
137 min walk • Charles I or Karl I was Emperor of Austria, King of Hungary, King of Croatia, King of Bohemia, and the last of the monarchs belonging to the House of Habsburg-Lorraine to rule over Austria-Hungary.
4.7 miNE
32°48'9"N • 16°53'7"W
Parque Temático da Madeira, Santana
120 min walk • Theme park, Amusement park, Park
5.8 miSE
Forts and castles
Fort of São Tiago, Madeira Island
148 min walk • The Fort of São Tiago is located in the historical centre of Funchal, Madeira.