7.5 hours Pico do Arieiro
Pico do Arieiro Sunrise Hike
Pre-dawn pickup for the ridge walk from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, above a sea of cloud. Demanding, unforgettable, with transport arranged both ways.
from €50
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The island rises to 1,862 m at Pico Ruivo, and much of the year the summits sit above the cloud layer. That makes viewpoints a weather decision as much as a scenic one: when Funchal is grey, the mountains are often in full sun.
Where to go
- Pico do Arieiro
Drivable to 1,818 m, best an hour before sunrise.
- Cabo Girão
Glass skywalk 580 m above the sea, free to visit.
- Miradouro do Guindaste
Cantilevered platform over the north coast.
- Eira do Serrado
Looks straight down into the Curral das Freiras valley.
More places in this theme
Worth adding to the list
Pico Ruivo
Mountains2 hours from Achada do Teixeira; 4+ from Arieiro
Ninho da Manta
Mountains40 minutes return from Arieiro
Ponta do Pargo
West1 hour on siteFree
Paúl da Serra
West1 hour to cross, longer with stopsFree
Bica da Cana
West45 minutesFree
Véu da Noiva
North Coast20 minutesFree
Cristo Rei, Garajau
South Coast30 minutes, longer with the beachFree
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Full day Island-wide pickupWest Madeira 4x4 Jeep Safari
Porto Moniz lava pools, Seixal's black sand, the Fanal laurel forest and the Cabo Girão cliff skywalk, in a small open 4x4 with a local driver.
from €55
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3 hours Madeira 5.0(232)Madeira West Coast: Old West Road Private Vintage Sidecar Tour
Indulge in a private 3-hour coastal and hillside adventure in Madeira aboard a classic sidecar motorcycle. Explore historic roads and visit some of Madeira’s most breathtaking viewpoints, including Cabo Girão and Câmara de Lobos.
from €165
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8 hours Santana 5.0(54)Full Day East Tour at Pico do Arieiro and Santana with Pickup
Why explore the East of Madeira in a noisy, polluting car when you can experience it in silence, comfort, and style? We don't just show you places– we help you feel the heart of Madeira’s wild side.
from €75
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4 hours Pico do Arieiro 4.9(128)Madeira Sunset at Pico do Arieiro and PR1 Stairway To Heaven
Join us on an unforgettable evening adventure to witness one of Madeira’s most breathtaking Sunset from the heights of Pico do Arieiro.
from €33
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8 hours Pico do Arieiro 4.9(44)Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro Stairway To Heaven and PR3 Self Guided
Begin your day above the clouds with a breathtaking sunrise at Pico do Areeiro, Madeira’s third-highest peak. As the sky turns shades of gold and violet, you’ll witness one of the island’s most unforgettable views.
from €30
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