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View over the Pico Ruivo Parking

View over the Pico Ruivo Parking

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View over the Pico Ruivo Parking

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Andreas

January 7, 2024

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When you see the parking lot, you have completed the approximately 8 km and around 1000 meters of altitude (ascent and descent) from Pico do Areeiro over Pico Ruivo and have experienced what is probably the most beautiful hike on Madera.

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GEFINKELT

November 30, 2025

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From this point, you have a great view of Achada do Teixeira and the surrounding mountain ridges – a beautiful mix of rugged rocky landscape and expansive sky. You can see where roads, parking areas, and trails converge, allowing you to perfectly plan your route. Ideal for a quick photo stop before continuing towards Pico Ruivo or back down into the valley.

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Südschwede

October 2, 2022

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The parking lot is at the end of the road coming from Santana. There are a few parking spaces, but they all fill up very quickly! The early bird catches the worm!

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