Historic signal fire location overlooking Machico valley, airport, Desertas Islands, and Ponta de São Lourenço on clear days
Also known as: Miradouro do Pico do Facho
280m
Altitude
drive up
Access
100m
Walk
5m
Elevation gain
When to Visitlowallowed
Timing & Photography
Orientation
mixed
Best Time of Day
sunrisemorningafternoon
Cloud Inversion
Drone Flying
Typical Crowds
low
Location
Viewpoint Map
Photography Kit Notes
Wide angle (14–24 mm) for the airport/peninsula panorama. Telephoto (70–200 mm) toward Desertas Islands on clear days. Drone allowed (uncommon) — verify current rules first.