Pico do Arieiro, Mountain summit in Madeira, Portugal
Pico do Arieiro rises to 1,818 meters, featuring steep cliffs and rocky formations that create a distinct mountain landscape against the Atlantic Ocean horizon.
Early Portuguese explorers in the 15th century used this natural elevation point to monitor maritime traffic and potential threats approaching Madeira Island.
Local mountain guides share traditional Madeiran customs and environmental knowledge while leading visitors through the network of mountain paths.
The mountain peak remains accessible year-round via a paved road from Funchal, with parking facilities and a visitor center at the summit.
The PR1 trail connecting Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo passes through tunnels carved into the volcanic rock and along narrow mountain ridges.
Location: Madeira
Elevation above the sea: 1,818 m
GPS coordinates: 32.73557,-16.92865
Latest update: March 15, 2025 09:52
From Ireland's 214-meter Cliffs of Moher to China's vertical peaks in Zhangjiajie, these natural formations mark Earth's most notable vertical landscapes. The collection spans coastal features like Dover's white chalk cliffs and inland monuments such as Yosemite's El Capitan. Notable sites include Norway's Preikestolen, Hawaii's Kalaupapa cliffs reaching 1,010 meters, and Pakistan's Trango Towers, the world's highest vertical cliffs.
This collection covers the main natural areas and cultural sites across Madeira, a Portuguese island of volcanic origin in the Atlantic Ocean. The route connects coastal regions with highland areas, showcasing the diverse vegetation that results from the subtropical climate and varied elevation levels. Included locations feature Pico Ruivo, the island's highest peak at 1,861 meters, the sea cliffs at Cabo Girão, the botanical gardens of Funchal with plant collections from multiple continents, and several coastal and mountain viewpoints. The route also incorporates examples of traditional levada irrigation channels, which have distributed water across the island for centuries.
Pico Ruivo
2.9 km
Quinta do Monte
7 km
Achada do Teixeira
3.4 km
Madeira Natural Park
2.4 km
Pico das Torres
1.6 km
Terreiro da Luta
6.4 km
Levada do Furado
4.1 km
Miradouro do Paredão
3.1 km
Pico Grande
5.5 km
"Bussardnest"
613 m
Estação de Radar N.º 4
26 m
Pico do Suna
7 km
Santuário da Nossa Senhora da Paz
6.3 km
Boca dos Namorados
6.4 km
Levada do Curral e Castelejo
5.2 km
Pico das Pedras
5.6 km
Miradouro dos Balcões
3.7 km
Pico Ruivo
2.9 km
Caldeirão do Inferno
3.9 km
Monumento a Nossa Senhora da Paz
6.3 km
Poço da Neve
1.2 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Livramento
3.9 km
Miradouro da Eira do Serrado
4.5 km
Capela de Nossa Senhora da Alegria
6.3 km
Levadas of Madeira Island
3 km
Poço Dos Chefes
4.3 km
Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo
3 km
Fonte de Nossa Senhora do Monte
7 kmReviews
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