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Piscinas Municipais da Madalena
- leisure
Rua Alexandre Herculano
9950-301, Madalena
Saltwater pool located right on the seafront, offering good support facilities.

Miradouro de Santa Margarida
- country
- leisure
Rua de Santa Margarida
9950-451, Madalena
From this viewpoint we have privileged views over the town of Terra do Pão, with the blue ocean as a backdrop.

Praia do Pocinho
- beach
Pocinho do Monte
9950-122, Madalena
A small rocky beach made up of black pebbles of volcanic origin, where there is a small soccer field.

Praia da Barca
- beach
Barca
9950, Madalena
A small, very pleasant rocky beach from where you can see Faial.

Praia do Porto da Formosinha
- beach
Porto da Formosinha
9950-364, Madalena
Small bathing area with calm waters, good infrastructure but little traffic.

Museu dos Cachalotes e Lulas
- heritage
Avenida Machado Serpa
9950, Lajes do Pico
A small museum created by Malcolm Clarke in his own garage, where we can learn a little about the sperm whale and its main food source, squid.

Trilho Pedestre Vinhas da Criação Velha (PR5)
- country
Criação Velha
9950-154, Madalena
The trail follows the coastline until it reaches a hill, which should be skirted on the right. Then, at the next intersection, it enters the vineyards and continues to the marked mill, a viewpoint offering panoramic views of the vineyards and the Madalena islets.

Ponta do Pico
- country
Madalena
9950, Madalena
It is the highest mountain in Portugal, at 2,351 meters, culminating in the crater of Pico Grande, where Pico Pequeno rises, whose base emanates fumaroles. It is classified as a Nature Reserve, and in 2010, its volcanic landscape was named one of the Seven Natural Wonders of Portugal. It is possible to climb it during the summer months with a guide.

Zona Balnear da Areia Funda
- beach
Madalena
9950, Madalena
A beach with crystal-clear, calm waters, located on the western side of the island, with Faial visible in the distance. It is made up of several natural pools of volcanic origin.

Miradouro de Cabeço das Cabras
- country
- leisure
Madalena
9950-364, Madalena
Cabeço das Cabras constitutes the final frontier between the adventurous who set out for the mountain and the more fearful who prefer the safety of the road. Located at an altitude of approximately 1,200 meters, on the western slope of Pico Mountain, it is the highest point on the island accessible by car. From here, one can see the entire island of Faial and the vast blue sea.
