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This viewpoint is also worth seeing for sunrise. However, the path from the parking lot at Rio Arieiro to the start of the Ninho da Manta trail was completely icy when we were there. It only became passable once the sun thawed the ice.

The Pico Ruivo mountain hut lies just below the summit and is the perfect spot for a break in the thin mountain air. Here you can take shelter, have something to eat, refill your water bottles, and gather your strength for the final ascent. It's ideal for enjoying the view of the surrounding ridges before continuing on to Madeira's highest point.

The Casa de Abrigo is accessible only on foot and is located at a central junction of several hiking trails: PR1.2 – Vereda do Pico Ruivo: A 2.8 km, moderately difficult trail from Achada do Teixeira to the hut. PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro: A challenging but scenic trail from Pico do Arieiro, 7 km long, to the hut. PR1.1 – Vereda da Ilha: An 8.2 km descent from the hut to the village of Ilha with a 1,376 m elevation gain. PR1.3 – Vereda da Encumeada: An 11.2 km trail to Encumeada, which is currently (May 2025) closed.

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Probably photographed more than 1000 times a day, it is used for military long-range reconnaissance and should therefore be better protected. Radar and radio systems on islands are often used for the tactical and strategic command of nuclear submarine fleets, especially those of the US Navy or the Royal Navy.

There is a radar station at Pico do Arieiro => wonderful photo opportunity

There is a radar station at Pico do Arieiro => wonderful photo opportunity

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