マデイラの山小屋＆キャビン・トップ20

This is the only place to stop for refreshments on the hike. The well-stocked bar offers snacks as well as a variety of beers, including a Franziskaner dark wheat beer. Tickets for whale watching, snorkeling, and kayaking can also be purchased here.

The hike from Achada do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo (PR1.2) is one of the most popular and accessible routes to climb Madeira's highest peak. It's ideal for hikers seeking a shorter yet impressive tour. The Achada do Teixeira car park is accessible by car and offers ample parking. The trail is mostly paved and well-marked, with moderate gradients and some stair sections. On a clear day, impressive panoramic views of surrounding peaks such as Pico do Areeiro and the São Jorge Valley are offered.

There is a large parking lot in front of it. This is where the tour to Pico Ruivo starts on the northern route.

A covered rest area on the ascent to Pico Ruivo.

A hearty hut with delicious dishes and a friendly Tyrolean hut host.

Incredibly beautiful cafe with lots of attention to detail... And an unbeatably delicious lime tart... Outside on the balcony, lots of finches fly to the tables looking for the last cake crumbs on the plates. From here you can take a shuttle back to the car park, €5 per person.

Casa das Queimadas, associated with the Caldeirão Verde levada and built at the beginning of the 20th century, displays typical Santana architecture with a thatched roof. It houses the Casa das Tradições Madeiras and a Reception Center, offering information about the area and the Laurissilva forest of Madeira.

It is in Achada do Teixeira, parish of Santana, that the PR1.2 route, or 'Vereda do Pico Ruivo', begins, one of the most popular routes to access the peak. Teixeira's find. Besides parking, there is little to visit in the village, with the exception of the Casa da Heidi refuge.