Pico do Arieiro

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Pico do Arieiro

View towards Pico das Torres and Pico Ruivo from Pico Do Arieiro
Elevation 1,818 m (5,965 ft)
Prominence 1,818 m (5,965 ft)
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Location
Pico do Arieiro is located in Madeira
Pico do Arieiro
Location of Pico do Arieiro in Madeira
Location  Madeira
Coordinates 32°44′08″N 16°55′44″W / 32.73556°N 16.92889°W / 32.73556; -16.92889Coordinates: 32°44′08″N 16°55′44″W / 32.73556°N 16.92889°W / 32.73556; -16.92889


Pico do Arieiro, at 1818 meters high (5965 feet), is Madeira island's third highest peak.[1] The footpath northwards towards Pico Ruivo is an important tourist attraction, with a daily average of 1000 tourists trekking on it.

There is easy road access to the summit, with a large car park and a restaurant and souvenir shop.

Panoramic view from Pico do Arieiro. The footpath from Pico do Areiro to Pico Ruivo can be seen in the center of the picture.

Coordinates: 32°44′08″N 16°55′44″W / 32.73556°N 16.92889°W / 32.73556; -16.92889

[edit] References

  1. ^ Madeira Geography

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