This formidable high-level traverse links Pico do Arieiro (1,818m) the island's third-highest mountain, and Pico Ruivo (1,862m), the highest one. It´s famous for its stupendous drops and panoramas on all sides. I must admit there is an immediate sense of exposure.
Pico do Arieiro - Pico RuivoWithout any doubt one of the most interesting mountain hike / walks in madeira . The madeira Challenging walk starts on the 3rd highest Peak Arieiro (1810mts) up to Ruivo Peak (1862mts), the highest on the island of Madeira.
The southwest is the place to be for more guaranteed sun; Ribeira Brava, Ponta do Sol and Calheta boast the best climates on the island followed by Funchal, Camera de lobos and Machico.
The popular trail, also known as Ha?iku Stairs, was open to hikers in the 1980s but was closed by the US Coast Guard in 1987 after being deemed too dangerous. Despite officials threatening to tear down the stairs, they remain in place.
There is plenty of water in Madeira and it is all drinkable and of excellent quality. Porto Santo uses desalinated water, which is perfectly safe to drink.