Place peak/mountain São Vicente
Encumeada de São Vicente
São Vicente
Central ridge between Serra de Água and São Vicente, municipality of São Vicente, Madeira
The Encumeada de São Vicente is a pass over 1,000 metres high on Madeira's central ridge between Serra de Água and São Vicente, from which both the north and south coasts are visible. It is cited as the best-known encumeada on the island and a recommended viewpoint. It has been reachable by car since 1916, and a tourist rest house was built nearby in 1939.
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- Ferreiro (peak) — Mountain pass used to locate the Pico do Ferreiro.
- Encumeada — Cited as the best-known encumeada in Madeira.
- Madeira (landscape) — Mountain pass viewpoint recommended.
- Madeira (island) — Pass reachable by car since 1916.
- Lombo do Mouro — Mountain pass at one end of the projected road passing Lombo do Mouro.