Pico Ruivo, Protected mountain peak in Santana, Portugal.
The hiking path to Pico Ruivo stretches across rocky terrain and reaches an elevation of 1,862 meters through the central mountains of Madeira.
The area received protected status in 1982, establishing regulations to maintain the natural environment and preserve local flora and fauna species.
Local mountain guides share traditional knowledge about weather patterns and native plant species while leading groups along the established trails.
The main trail begins at Achada do Teixeira parking lot, offering a well-maintained path with safety railings and regular rest stops along the route.
The summit provides views of both the northern and southern coasts of Madeira, with occasional cloud formations creating different visibility conditions throughout the day.
Location: Santana
Inception: 1982
GPS coordinates: 32.75860,-16.94209
Latest update: March 2, 2025 23:33
Portugal contains places such as the stone houses of Monsanto, Almourol Castle on the Tagus River, and Peneda-Gerês National Park. This selection includes medieval villages, coastal trails, historic bookstores, monasteries and natural areas. From the Azores to the Algarve, visitors find volcanic craters, fortresses, thermal springs and geological formations.
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Pico Ruivo
70 m
Pico do Arieiro
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Achada do Teixeira
2.1 km
Parque Temático da Madeira
7.2 km
Madeira Natural Park
2.5 km
Pico das Torres
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Levada do Furado
5.8 km
Laurisilva of Madeira
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Miradouro do Paredão
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Pico Grande
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"Bussardnest"
2.3 km
Estação de Radar N.º 4
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Boca dos Namorados
7.8 km
Levada do Curral e Castelejo
6.9 km
Museu do Vinho e da Vinha
7.4 km
Pico das Pedras
4.8 km
Miradouro dos Balcões
5.2 km
Caldeirão do Inferno
1 km
Câmara Municipal de Santana
7.7 km
Miradouro da Beira da Quinta
7.6 km
Poço da Neve
4 km
Igreja de Nossa Senhora do Livramento
4.8 km
Miradouro da Eira do Serrado
5.8 km
Levadas of Madeira Island
3.4 km
Poço Dos Chefes
5.2 km
Casa de Abrigo do Pico Ruivo
208 m
Pico das Pedras
7 kmReviews
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