Morro Alto
The highest peak on Flores, at about 914 meters. On clear days, the summit overlooks the whole island and its crater lakes.
Morro Alto lies on the island's central plateau at about 914 meters above sea level, the highest point on the island. A viewpoint at the summit offers, on clear days, views of both coasts, the Lagoa Negra, Lagoa Comprida, Lagoa Branca, and other crater lakes, and Corvo Island in the distance. A forest track allows driving close to the summit, or you can hike up. Clouds often shroud the summit, so check the weather forecast or mountain webcams first and climb only when it is clear.
Opening hours
All day (weather permitting)
Nearby sights
- Lagoa Negra & Lagoa Comprida
- Poço da Alagoinha
- Poço do Bacalhau
- Ponta Delgada – Fajã Grande Coastal Trail
- Ribeira Grande Waterfall
- West Coast Viewpoints (Craveiro Lopes & Portal)
- Aldeia da Cuada
- Fajã Grande