Monte Penoso is a mountain on the island of Maio, Cape Verde. At 436 m elevation, it is the island highest point.[1] It is situated in the eastern part of the island, 3 km southwest of Pedro Vaz and 13 km northeast of the island capital Porto Inglês. The mountain is of volcanic origin. It is part of the protected landscape Monte Penoso and Monte Branco, which covers 11.17 km2 (4.31 sq mi).[2][3]