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Ponta Do Pargo

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

Hard

4.5

(56)

293

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

03:21

8.21km

540m

Hiking

Hard hike. Good fitness required. Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.

Last updated: April 16, 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 2.68 km for 1.19 km

Waypoints

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Start point

Restaurant

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1

1.76 km

Ponta do Pargo Village

Highlight • Settlement

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

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2

2.10 km

View of the Madeira Coast

Highlight • Viewpoint

3

2.49 km

O Fio Tea House

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Very tasty sandwiches and scones, nice service, great view

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4

2.49 km

Fio Viewpoint

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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 …

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5

3.03 km

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 …

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6

3.08 km

Cactus Trail

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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 …

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7

4.69 km

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

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8

5.15 km

Vereda do Pesqueiro

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

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8.21 km

End point

Restaurant

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Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.98 km

1.82 km

1.48 km

1.23 km

681 m

Surfaces

1.79 km

1.69 km

1.39 km

1.23 km

1.04 km

1.04 km

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