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Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

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São Roque Do Faial

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

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This Highlight is in a protected area

Please check local regulations for: Zona Especial de Conservação do Maciço Montanhoso Central da Ilha da Madeira

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1. Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo - PR1 Vereda do Areeiro route on the island of Madeira

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2. Ninho da Manta Viewpoint – Pico do Arieiro loop from Barreirinho

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3. Pedra Rija Viewpoint – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

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Thomas 🖤💚

May 28, 2023

The Ninho da Manta viewpoint is located just a few meters from the start of the Vereda do Areeiro route (PR1), one of the most famous hikes in Madeira. It has therefore become an obligatory stop, both for hikers setting off from here to the island's highest peak and for visitors to Pico do Areeiro.

This observation point next to the Pousada do Pico do Areeiro was called Ninho da Manta because a common buzzard (Buteo buteo), a bird of prey, supposedly nested there. You can see the municipality of São Roque do Faial and the valley of Fajã da Nogueira, the preferred nesting site of the shearwater (Puffinus puffinus).

Likewise, from the Ninho da Manta viewpoint you can see part of the central mountain range of Madeira. The landscape is dominated by impressive rock formations that often rise above the clouds. The endemic species of the Madeira petrel (Pterodroma madeira), which is considered the most threatened lake, also nests here

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Mandelkern

March 26, 2017

After a "walk" (about 30 minutes) from the summit of 'Pico Arieiro' to the Miradouro 'Ninho da Manta', this promontory offers breathtaking views of the valley of 'Ribeira da Fajã da Nogueira' and the surrounding peaks. The 'buzzard nest' is secured by a wooden fence. Nevertheless, a careful approach is recommended.

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Thomas

August 29, 2022

The Ninho da Manta is a spectacular viewpoint on the route between Pico Areeiro and Pico Ruivo. If you don't dare to complete the demanding entire route, you can enjoy great views on the short distance to Ninho da Manta.

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Location: São Roque Do Faial

Ninho da Manta Viewpoint

1. Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo - PR1 Vereda do Areeiro route on the island of Madeira

2. Ninho da Manta Viewpoint – Pico do Arieiro loop from Barreirinho

3. Pedra Rija Viewpoint – Ninho da Manta Viewpoint loop from Passal

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