Bica da Cana

Bica da Cana is a mountain survey marker in São Vicente and Ponta do Sol positioned at 1566 meters elevation. The location functions as a triangulation station with sweeping views across the island's highest peaks.

The site received official designation as a protected mountain reserve in 1982. This status reflected its importance for geodetic surveys and environmental stewardship.

Local residents have developed strong connections to this location through activities like hiking, nature observation, and geographical studies over generations.

A small parking area serves this location, with a short walk along an unpaved path leading to the viewpoint. Sturdy footwear helps on the uneven ground, and weather can change quickly at this elevation.

Under certain weather conditions, clouds drift below the viewpoint and cascade into the eastern valleys like flowing waterfalls. These patterns emerge due to the island's unique geography and appear most often during early morning or late afternoon hours.

Location: São Vicente

Location: Ponta do Sol

Inception: 1982

Elevation above the sea: 1,566 m

Address: Paúl, 9240 Unhais da Serra, Portugal

GPS coordinates: 32.75610,-17.05526

Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:48