Pico do Areeiro, at 1,818 m (5,965 ft) high is a mountain located on the Portuguese island and autonomous region of Madeira, the third highest on the island. Situated within the mountainous interior of the island roughly halfway between the northern and southern coasts. It is a popular year round tourist attraction with the summit accessible by road directly from Funchal. On a clear day it is possible to see the neighboring island of Porto Santo, 48 km (30 mi) to the northeast.
The summit is used as a starting point for hikers heading to Pico Ruivo (the highest point in Madeira) and at peak times up to 1000 people a day can pass by the area.
The peak has in recent times become popular with cyclists making the ascent from Funchal. Many cycling publications and online lists usually claim that the climb from sea level to the summit at Areeiro is one of the toughest in the world with 1810 meters of climbing over a very short distance of 22 kilometres.
There is easy road access to the summit, with a large car park, a restaurant and souvenir shop. In 2011, an Air Defence Radar Station of the Portuguese Air Force was built at the top of the mountain near the tourist facilities.
There's a trail leading to the summit.
The nearest mountain hut is Casa das Sorveiras located 1 885m/6 183ft ESE of the summit.
By elevation Areeiro is
# 1 out of 2 in Parque Ecológico do Funchal # 3 out of 143 in Madeira # 8 out of 3785 in Portugal # 3 out of 86 in Madeira Natural Park # 3 out of 17 in Madeira Island Eastern mountainous massif Special Protection Area # 3 out of 30 in Madeira Island central mountainous massif Special Area of Conservation
By prominence Areeiro is
# 1 out of 2 in Parque Ecológico do Funchal # 9 out of 143 in Madeira # 7 out of 86 in Madeira Natural Park # 4 out of 17 in Madeira Island Eastern mountainous massif Special Protection Area # 6 out of 30 in Madeira Island central mountainous massif Special Area of Conservation
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