Pico do Arieiro Viewpoint, Madeira. Open Daily. Free Entry.
Details
Accessibility:
There is parking at Pico do Arieiro viewpoint, with reserved disability spaces at the entrance. There are toilet facilities, including a disability toilet. There are steps up to the viewpoint, but there is a stairlift for use by wheelchair users and those unable to climb stairs.
Brief Description:
The Pico do Arieiro viewpoint is situated at the second highest point on Madeira Island, at 1,818 metres. From here there is a panoramic view of the island’s central mountain range, as well as the starting point for one the trails to the island’s highest point - Pico Ruivo - at 1,862 metres.
Further Information:
Address:
Pico do Arieiro, São Roque do Faial, 9230-212 Santana
Email:
None available.
Phone:
None available.
Website:
http://www.visitmadeira.pt/en-gb/explore/detalhe/pico-do-areeiro-viewpoint
Opening Hours:
Open daily.
Directions:
The viewpoint is situated at the end of an unnamed road; take the ER103 from Funchal and Pico do Arieiro will be signposted.
Latitude: 32.734932, Longitude: -16.928663
Transport:
There is a public bus service around Madeira, details of which can be found here: http://www.madeira-live.com/en/madeira-public-transport.html. There is also an excellent taxi service around the island, with wheelchair-friendly taxis upon request: http://www.madeira-web.com/PagesUK/taxis.html.
Amenities:
There is a restaurant at the viewpoint as well as a souvenir shop.
Location
Nearest Venues
Funchal Town, Madeira. Open Daily. Free Entry.
6.22 miles*
*Distances are calculated in a straight line from the current venue, please allow extra time/distance based on available paths or roads.