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PR 1

Vereda do Areeiro

Pico do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo. Highlights: Pico do Areeiro, Pico das Torres, Pico Ruivo.

mountains and viewpoints
Distance
6,1 km (VW) / 7 km (VE)
Time
about 2 h 20 min
Difficulty
Moderate
Fee
from 10,50 EUR

Decision for today

Check conditions

The trail may be possible, but status, weather and booking need verification.

  • The trail has restrictions or partial opening.

Access and parking

Pico do Areeiro

guidance

Quick access check

Parking pointTaxi / transfer likelyPlan the return
Parking / start

A popular start with parking at the viewpoint. For the one-way trail, plan your return from Achada do Teixeira/Santana.

Bus / transfer

No reliable regular bus directly to the PR1 trailhead; check SIGA and consider a transfer or taxi.

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Poiso, Santana, Achada do Teixeira.

Logistics

linear trail. Start: Pico do Areeiro. End: Pico Ruivo / Achada do Teixeira.

Access plan

By car

Pico do Areeiro. Set the start point in maps and check whether parking is available in the morning and afternoon.

Without a car

Search in SIGA: Funchal, Poiso, Santana, Achada do Teixeira.

Return

This is a linear or logistically harder trail. Plan pickup, taxi or two transport legs.

Transport information is planning guidance. Confirm schedules, parking and access in official sources before you go.
Parking in Google Maps SIGA schedules

Timetables and transfer availability change seasonally; check SIGA before heading out.

Trail map

Start point and area

Porto MonizSão VicenteSantanaMachicoFunchalPonta do Sol
PR 1

Orientation point

Pico do Areeiro / Pedra Rija · start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Parking / access

Pico do Areeiro

A popular start with parking at the viewpoint. For the one-way trail, plan your return from Achada do Teixeira/Santana.

Hike plan

Day plan for this trail

Hike

6,1 km (VW) / 7 km (VE) · about 2 h 20 min · Moderate

Conditions

Check conditions. The trail may be possible, but status, weather and booking need verification.

Checklists and timing

Before you go

  • Check the current IFCN notice for this trail.
  • Save the start point and route offline.
  • Book and check the fee in SIMplifica.
  • Read the partial-opening restrictions and passage variant.
  • Compare weather with IPMA/ProCiv before starting.
  • Verify wind and visibility before starting.
  • Plan time reserve to turn back if conditions change.

Gear

Offline map / saved start

Signal in mountains and valleys can be unstable.

Water and snacks

Even shorter trails can take longer due to weather and stops.

Windproof layer

On ridges, cliffs and in gusts, wind chills quickly.

Daylight

Estimated time: about 2 h 20 min. Latest reasonable start: 17:56 (60 min buffer before dark).

Data confidence

What is reliable and what to check

Trail status

IFCN live

Last read: 16/07/2026, 21:10.

Difficulty

official

Shown as official or consistent with the source label.

Map point

start

This is an orientation point, not a full GPS trail.

Access

guidance

Checked: 14/05/2026, 01:00. Confirm schedules in SIGA.

Weather now

Open-Meteo

Updated: 16/07/2026, 21:10. Refresh about every 1h.

Trail FAQ

Common questions before you go

Is the trail currently available?

Partially open. Trail status and weather can change quickly. Before you go, check IFCN, SIMplifica, IPMA/ProCiv and local signage.

How long does the hike take?

Roughly 2 h 20 min at a calm pace without longer breaks. Add time for photos and rest.

How much does entry cost?

Entry costs 10,50 € for visitors over 12. Pay online in SIMplifica and keep the confirmation for checks.

Do I need to book or pay?

This trail requires booking or entry verification in SIMplifica before you start.

Where do I park and how do I get there?

Pico do Areeiro. No reliable regular bus directly to the PR1 trailhead; check SIGA and consider a transfer or taxi.

Is this a good trail with a dog?

check dog rules. May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Trail profile

Who it suits and what to watch

Best for

Scenic mountain trail, good in stable weather.

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With dog

check dog rules

May be possible with a dog, but check current rules, weather and passages.

Risks

  • Avoid in strong wind, low visibility or icy ridge conditions.