Pico do Areeiro

Pico do Areeiro is a striking mountain summit in central Madeira, reaching 1,818 meters above sea level. It is a prime starting point for the famous PR1 trail to Pico Ruivo, the island's highest peak. The summit area features a modern visitor center, observation decks, and a café. In the early morning, visitors are treated to a sea of clouds below and a spectacular sunrise. The rocky terrain is stark and otherworldly, contrasting with the lush valleys far below.

Don't miss

• Watch the sunrise from the summit, with the sun rising above a blanket of clouds.
• Hike the PR1 trail from Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (about 3 hours one way).
• Explore the small cave-like tunnel near the summit that leads to a hidden viewpoint.

Tickets & tours

Ways to visit Pico do Areeiro

Cheapest way inSunrise at Pico do Arieiro Stairway To Heaven and PR3 Self Guided4.9★ · 41 travelers~8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$35 per personSee dates →Best full dayFull Day Jeep Safari East - Pico do Areeiro - Santana - Ponta de são Lourenço4.8★ · 906 travelers~7 hoursFree cancellationFrom$78 per personSee dates →Top ratedSunrise Guided Hike PR1 Pico do Areeiro Pico Ruivo small group5★ · 145 travelers6-8 hoursFree cancellationFrom$116 per personSee dates →

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