Pico do Facho
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Pico do Facho 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]
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Pico do Facho | |
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Highest point | |
Elevation | 517 m (1,696 ft)[1] |
Coordinates | 33°05′03.5″N 16°19′25.3″W |
Geography | |
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]