Cabeço Gordo, Mountain peak in Faial, Portugal
Located on the southern rim of the Caldeira Volcano, Cabeço Gordo reaches an elevation of 1043 meters above sea level on Faial Island.
The Portuguese name Cabeço Gordo, meaning fat mound, was assigned to this peak due to its wide base and round shape characteristics.
The summit serves as a central observation point for studying the geological formations and volcanic activity patterns in the Azores archipelago.
Visitors can access the peak through marked trails starting from the parking area near the crater rim, with an estimated hiking time of 2.5 hours.
From the summit, hikers can observe three neighboring islands - Pico, São Jorge, and Graciosa - when weather conditions permit clear visibility.
Location: Azores
Elevation above the sea: 1,043 m
Address: Unnamed Road,, 9900 Faial, Portugal 9900 Faial
GPS coordinates: 38.57598,-28.71308
Latest update: March 7, 2025 04:21
The Azores archipelago is located approximately 930 miles (1500 km) off the coast of Portugal in the Atlantic. The volcanic origin of the nine islands has shaped a landscape featuring crater lakes, active hot springs, caves carved into the rock, and botanical gardens arranged around geothermal basins. São Miguel hosts many of these sites, including Parque Terra Nostra in Furnas with its 102°F (39°C) ferruginous pools, the Fogo Lake at 1,887 meters (6,191 ft) above sea level, and the Gorreana tea plantation, operating since 1883. The archipelago also features geological formations accessible to visitors, such as Algar do Carvão on Terceira, descending 90 meters (295 feet) underground, and Vila Franca do Campo, an old crater now a lagoon. Pico's vineyards, listed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site, demonstrate agricultural adaptation to volcanic terrain. Beyond natural sights, several religious and civil buildings dating from the 16th century remain in historic towns, notably in Angra do Heroísmo on Terceira.
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