Tallest Mountains in Portugal
While mainland Portugal is characterized by the rolling hills of the Alentejo and the rugged granite peaks of the Serra da Estrela, the country’s true vertical extremes are found in its Atlantic archipelagos. The volcanic origins of the Azores provide the highest point in the entire nation, while the Madeira islands offer dramatic, jagged ridgelines that rise sharply from the sea. The following table inlcudes the tallest mountains in Portugal.
| Rank | Peak Name | Elevation (m) | Elevation (ft) | Location / Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ponta do Pico | 2,351 m | 7,713′ | Pico Island (Azores) |
| 2 | Torre | 1,993 m | 6,539′ | Serra da Estrela (Mainland) |
| 3 | Pico Ruivo | 1,861 m | 6,106′ | Madeira Island |
| 4 | Pico das Torres | 1,851 m | 6,073′ | Madeira Island |
| 5 | Pico do Arieiro | 1,818 m | 5,965′ | Madeira Island |
| 6 | Pico Cidrão | 1,802 m | 5,912′ | Madeira Island |
| 7 | Pico Casado | 1,725 m | 5,659′ | Madeira Island |
| 8 | Pico Grande | 1,654 m | 5,427′ | Madeira Island |
| 9 | Pico do Jorge | 1,691 m | 5,548′ | Madeira Island |
| 10 | Pico Ruivo do Paul | 1,640 m | 5,381′ | Madeira Island |