Miradouro do Pico Ruivo
Viewpoint located at the highest point of the Madeiran archipelago, at 1861 meters above sea level, and the 3rd highest in Portugal. Being a very rocky environment, flora species such as ferns, mosses and lichens persist, while the fauna that can be seen includes the Blackbird, the Madeira Chaffinch, the Madeiracrest, the Common Linnet and the Red-legged Partridge. The peak is accessible by road from Santana, or by a pedestrian route that starts from Pico do Arieiro. During the summer months, there is an inn that operates just below the mountain's summit.
Contacts
Estrada do Pico das Pedras
9230-156,São Jorge
- Easy external parking
- Viewpoints
- Parking lot
Characteristics
Gardens near Miradouro do Pico Ruivo
Jardim da Quinta do Arco
In this garden there are about one thousand different species of rosebushes, including some rare ones and some nearly extinct. There are old and new rosebushes…
Miradouro da Cabeça do Resto
A pleasant location with some stone benches and tables that has a lovely view of the green mountains and of the sea.
Miradouro da Estrada do Pico das Pedras
Place where you may observe the magnificent surrounding views, with all its vegetation and natural beauty.
