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Uploaded on Jan 13, 2012

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Pico do Arieiro

The Arieiro Peak is a peak located in the island of Madeira . With an altitude of 1818 meters is the third highest peak of the island, after the Red Peak (1861 m) and Pico das Torres (1851 m).
The peak belongs to the municipality of Funchal and is accessible by car . At its top is a cafe and a shop selling souvenirs , as well as a lookout. As part of Peak Arieiro a pedestrian path that communicates with the Red Peak. The trip takes three hours to do and go through several tunnels dug in the mountains, it is advisable the use of flashlights and appropriate clothing to those who want to carry it out.
From Peak Arieiro one can see other parts of the island such as Ponta de São Lourenço, the Nun's Valley and even the island of Porto Santo (if weather conditions are favorable). During the winter the peak and the surrounding areas can be found covered with snow , and is therefore subject to visits by the inhabitants of the island.

Uploaded on Jan 12, 2012 | Map

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