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Roof of Madeira
Madeira's most striking mountains, from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro and on to the east coast.
Route
Funchal → Pináculo viewpoint → Poiso → Pico do Arieiro → Ribeiro Frio → Balcões → Lamaceiros → Portela → Santo da Serra → Machico → Funchal
Main stops
- PináculoPanoramic view over Funchal
- Pico do Arieiro1,818 metresA sea of clouds
- Ribeiro FrioLaurisilva forestLevada
- BalcõesThe classic view over the central valleys
- PortelaView of Penha d'Águia
- Santo da SerraRural settingPeace and quiet
- MachicoThe first place settled on the island
Best for
- Mountains
- Panoramic views
- Epic photography
Roof of Madeira
Madeira's most striking mountains, from Funchal up to Pico do Arieiro and on to the east coast.