Record SL-570280 · Wikidata Q517929
Cabeço Gordo
No list classifications
Elevation
1,043
m
3,422 ft
Prominence
1,043 m
Isolation
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Coordinates
38.5760° N,
28.7131° W
Grid ref
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Description
WikipediaCabeço Gordo (Portuguese for "fat mound") is the highest point in the island of Faial, measuring 1,043 metres (3,422 ft) above sea level. Located on the southern rim of the Caldeira Volcano, on a clear day, most of the islands of the central group of the Azores are visible: Pico, São Jorge, and Graciosa, although normally the caldera may be covered in clouds and fog.
Best months
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Neighbouring summits
| Name | Elevation | Bearing | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cabeço Redondo | 984 m | SW 206° | 0.5 km |
| Canto dos Saquinhos | 923 m | NE 46° | 0.6 km |
| Lomba do Meio | 1,011 m | W 269° | 1.1 km |
| Lomba de Baixo | 933 m | W 249° | 1.4 km |
| Alto do Guarda-Sol | 999 m | NW 315° | 1.5 km |
| Alto do Cabouco | 918 m | NE 38° | 1.6 km |