Fio Viewpoint – Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse loop from Ponta do Pargo
Fio Viewpoint – Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse loop from Ponta do Pargo
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Fio Viewpoint – Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse loop from Ponta do Pargo
01:24
4.25km
210m
Hiking
Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.
Last updated: February 11, 2026
Waypoints
Start point
Parking
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22 m
O Fio Tea House
Highlight • Cafe
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Fio Viewpoint
Highlight • Viewpoint
The food is very good and if you are lazy you can even come here by car and park it for free.
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414 m
View of the Madeira Coast
Highlight • Viewpoint
1.20 km
Access Prohibited Due to Construction
Highlight • Rest Area
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1.97 km
Path to the Lighthouse Through a Tunnel
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2.15 km
Ponta do Pargo Lighthouse
Highlight • Monument
This observation point is located on Ponta da Vigia, the westernmost cape of the island. It rises on a 290-meter-high cliff and offers a view of the surrounding coastal region, characterized by imposing cliffs and places of interest such as the town of Achadas da Cruz, which belongs to the district of Porto Moniz.
As its name suggests, the place where the viewpoint from the lighthouse at Ponta do Pargo is located is characterized by a historic lighthouse. This infrastructure, at the top of the hill, began operating in June 1922. The tower is 14 meters high and the spot is at a height of 312 meters. It has been classified as a Cultural Heritage of Local Value by the Regional Government.
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4.25 km
End point
Parking
Way Types & Surfaces
Way Types
2.36 km
1.64 km
245 m
Surfaces
2.76 km
1.42 km
< 100 m
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Elevation
Highest point (410 m)
Lowest point (280 m)
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Thursday 7 May
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