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View of the Madeira Coast – Fio Viewpoint loop from Ponta do Pargo

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Ponta Do Pargo

View of the Madeira Coast – Fio Viewpoint loop from Ponta do Pargo

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224

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View of the Madeira Coast – Fio Viewpoint loop from Ponta do Pargo

03:19

7.85km

560m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 15, 2026

Tips

Includes a segment that may be dangerous

A part of this route comprises technical, difficult, or hazardous terrain. Specialist equipment and prior experience may be required.

After 2.50 km for 1.20 km

Waypoints

Start point

Bus stop

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1.56 km

Ponta do Pargo Village

Highlight • Settlement

Beautiful, small coastal village... small restaurants invite you to stop by

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1.91 km

O Fio Tea House

Highlight • Cafe

Very tasty sandwiches and scones, nice service, great view

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2.30 km

Fio Viewpoint

Highlight • Viewpoint

On our tour the most beautiful and widest view (even at the nearby lighthouse the view is no better).
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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2.83 km

Trail from Farol da Ponta do Pargo to Casa de Chá da Ponta do Pargo

Highlight • Trail

Away from "Farol da Ponta do PargoMiradouro" to "Casa de Chá da Ponta do Pargo" - both sights are not to be missed and you can walk back and forth between them on a nearly 1 km long path - everywhere with great views of the steep coast

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2.89 km

Cactus Trail

Highlight (Segment) • Trail

Danger! The description on Komoot that no special skills are required is unfortunately absolutely misleading. The ascent in particular involves very steep climbing passages and the descent cannot be managed without being absolutely sure-footed and not afraid of heights. You also walk all the time in the blazing sun without any shade. In our opinion, only suitable for very experienced hikers!!!

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4.50 km

Pebble Beach at the Cliffs of Ponta do Pargo

Highlight • Beach

Even if there is no incline, the path over the stones is still demanding and requires sure-footedness and concentration.

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4.96 km

Vereda do Pesqueiro

Highlight • Trail

Path is currently closed due to construction works up at the cliff

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7.85 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

1.95 km

1.82 km

1.48 km

1.25 km

1.17 km

Surfaces

2.26 km

1.69 km

1.25 km

1.04 km

933 m

505 m

Elevation

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Highest point (520 m)

Lowest point (0 m)

Weather

Monday 20 July

25°C

17°C

5 %

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Max wind speed: 17.0 km/h

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Comments

December 29, 2024,Porta do Pargo Leuchtturm und Vereda do Pesqueiro

The area between the town and the lighthouse and cliffs is currently a huge construction site. Some paths are no longer there and there are no signposts as an alternative. Just follow your nose or walk along the streets.

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February 25, 2025,Vereda do Pesqueiro Runde

Tip: Only walk the path in this direction. The ascent is not suitable for descending.
Surefootedness required.
Waves could come very close.

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July 6, 2023,Miradouro do Fio – Casa de Chá o Fio Runde von Ponta do Pargo

Very demanding hiking tour starting in the town of Ponta do Pargo.
The steep path goes down the cliff to the coast.
The narrow path winds its way along steep slopes in places.
You have to be sure-footed, have a head for heights and not be afraid of heights.
This is the first challenge.
When you get to the bottom …

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April 10, 2023,Ponta do Pargo (Naturschutzgebiet) - Vereda do Pesqueiro

Actually, we only wanted to do a "small hike" today, but this tour really pushed us to the limits.
The route is theoretically not a problem, but the sweltering heat, no shade and dwindling drinking reserves made it very difficult for us.
At the beginning it goes down the Fischersteig 500 meters to the sea. Once at the bottom, you …

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November 19, 2024,Igreja de São Pedro – Miradouro do Fio Runde von Ponta do Pargo

You should definitely not do this tour in the other direction!!!
It is only recommended for people who are trained and have alpine experience. You must not be afraid of heights and must be really sure-footed.
There is a dangerous 1.2 km section up the mountain!!!

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October 29, 2022,🇵🇹 Ponta do Pargo - Vereda do Pesqueiro (65)

The Fischersteig 500 meters down to the sea, on the stones along the Atlantic and a narrow path back up to the lighthouse.

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View of the Madeira Coast – Fio Viewpoint loop from Ponta do Pargo

Ponta do Pargo Village