We love this place. We make an effort to visit this peak everytime we visit the island. It is truly stunning and you will get some wonderful pictures up here. For the brave: their is a long trek along the mountain and hills which leads towards the largest peak in Madeira.
Fantastic views, must take walking boots next time and do the walks. Being above the clouds was a wonderful experience, would definitely recommend hiring a car and visiting this and other areas the large tourist buses don't go to.
go on a clear day and you will love it ;) i had been before and loved it ,this time we went in feb and the weather was not the best but still good
We were above the clouds, the sun was shinning. The views were unforgettable! Driving up was rather interesting, as twice our bus was in VERY close contact with one going opposite way. I'm happy we took the tour and not just went ourselves in rented car. I wouldn't like to be behind the wheel!
Because you can drive here, you should, but only on a clear day. But, apart from anything else, the drive up through the eucalyptus forest is a delight, and then you break free and rise above any clouds into the clear air. A good trail leads across to Pico Ruivo, but it's quite a hike, and you will need picking up on the other side. So content yourself with the short walk to the top of Arrieiro, and then come down to the restaurant for a coffee or lunch.
Lovely walk along the top if a bit blowy. Take care as the wind was very strong on the top! Remember to take some layers as it was a bit cold walking, still it was nice to come back for a hot chocolate in the restaurant.
it was one of the 30% of days not covered in cloud. Views breathtaking. Petrel exhibition wonderful. modern facility
We've been to various peaks in Europe but Pico do Arieiro takes some beating; the views over the volcanic peaks and valleys are truly wonderful. The variety of colours of the rocks and landscape are quite something. We went on a clear day and could see the edge of the world; it truly is breathtaking.
If you are lucky enough (the mountain is most of the time covered by clouds, featuring bad weather, raining etc..) you will enjoy stunning views from there! When we were there it was really windy, but sunny (after a half-dozen of failed attemps to go there that were called off due to bad weather) and we were literally above the clouds (which somehow limited the views but it was an amazing experience). There are several nice walking tracks starting from here, take a walk !(but beware of the changing weather!)
Fantastic trip to the top :) very good road up here. The prices on the restaurant is not high. The atmospheare is SO quiet and still, this is amazing and one of the best view I have seen.