Piquinho Mountain
Top 1 in Top 4 Highest Mountains In Portugal
Mount Piquinho, often known as Mount Pico, is Portugal's highest peak, standing at 7,713 feet above sea level. Pico Island is located in the Azores' mid-Atlantic archipelago. It's a stratovolcano made up of hardened lava, pumice, volcanic ash, and tephra layers.
The mountain has a history of dramatic eruptions, according to historical documents. An eruption in 1562 produced lava that reached the sea, while another in 1718 produced enough lava to reach the coast. The seismically active region surrounding the mountain is monitored by seismic and volcanic monitoring facilities.
Location: Pico Island
Elevation: 7,713 feet
