Pico Ruivo is Madeira's highest peak (at about 6,100 feet), while Pico do Areeiro is the third-highest peak (reaching nearly 6,000 feet). The two spots are connected by a popular hiking trail, the ...

If you are a pro-level hiker, consider Pico Ruivo. It is the island’s highest peak at 1,862 meters (6,109 feet). On clear days, you can see the Atlantic Ocean sparkling in the distance, while ...

Find out why Madeira, Portugal is on TIME's list of the world's greatest places of 2022. ... kayaking, climbing, and diving. Take in the sunrise from the top of Pico Ruivo, ...

More daring visitors will relish the six-mile route up to the peak of Pico Ruivo, Portugal’s third-highest point, which stands at 6,106ft and offers unparalleled views of the surrounding valleys.

Hiking Pico Ruivo, amid Madeira’s rugged volcanic landscapes. Photograph by Getty Images. TRAVEL; How to spend a weekend in Madeira, Portugal's lush adventure island.

The charge will set you back €3 (£2.50) for all non-residents over the age of 12 and is already in place on Madeira's most popular trails — Pico do Areeiro, Pico Ruivo, Levada do Risco ...