Facho, Porto Santo

#2 among attractions in Porto Santo

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Pico do Facho is the highest peak on Porto Santo Island, with 517 m 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. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 33°5'4"N, 16°19'25"W

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Day trips

Facho – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Porto Santo Golfe, Pico do Castelo, Marina do Porto Santo, Quinta Das Palmeiras Mini-Zoo Botânico.

3.4 miSW
Golf
Porto Santo Golfe, Porto Santo
88 min walk • Porto Santo Golfe is a 27-hole golf club on scenic Porto Santo Island, in Madeira, Portugal. It opened in 2004, and was designed by the Spanish 5-time major winner, Seve Ballesteros.
0.6 miSW
Mountain
Pico do Castelo, Porto Santo
17 min walk • Pico do Castelo is a 437 m high volcano-shaped peak on Porto Santo Island. The peak is covered with conifers and has a panoramic terrace and a picnic spot.
1.6 miS
33°3'44"N • 16°18'58"W
Marina do Porto Santo, Porto Santo
41 min walk • Sailing, Park, Marina
2.7 miSW
33°3'59"N • 16°21'54"W
Quinta Das Palmeiras Mini-Zoo Botânico, Porto Santo
69 min walk • Garden, Outdoor activities, Park
1.9 miS
Specialty museum, Museum
Casa Colombo, Porto Santo
48 min walk • Casa Colombo is a Portuguese history museum in Porto Santo, Madeira. The museum is housed in a house where Christopher Columbus, a European navigator and explorer, is believed to have resided.
5.7 miSW
33°2'20"N • 16°24'21"W
Ilhéu de Ferro
146 min walk • Lighthouse
3.1 miSW
Island
Cal Islet
80 min walk • Cal Islet is a small island about 500 m south of Porto Santo Island, in the Madeira Archipelago, Portugal. With an area of 1.40 km², Cal is the largest of six islets close to Porto Santo. The highest point is 178 m. The islet has never been inhabited.
3.1 miSE
Island
Ilhéu de Cima
81 min walk • The island is surrounded by pristine beaches, making it the perfect destination for sunbathing, swimming, and snorkeling. The calm and tranquil waters are also ideal for kayaking and paddleboarding, allowing visitors to explore the island's coastline from a unique...