Achada do Teixeira, Madeira Natural Park

Name: Achada do Teixeira
Address: Madeira Natural Park, Portugal

#6 among attractions in Madeira Natural Park

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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. This place has a car park to support visitors. There is a division between three parishes in the municipality of Santana that converge there, Santana, Faial, Ilha. ()

Alternative names: Coordinates: 32°45'55"N, 16°55'15"W

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Achada do Teixeira – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Pico do Arieiro, Pico Ruivo, Pico das Torres, Farol da Ponta de São Jorge.

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Mountain peak with a cafe and gift shop
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Pico Ruivo, Madeira Natural Park
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Tall peak with a trail to the summit
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Locality
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