Pico do Arieiro

Africa, Portugal

Pico do Arieiro, at 1818 meters high (5965 feet), is the Madeira Island's third highest peak. The footpath northwards towards Pico Ruivo is an important tourist attraction, with a daily average of 1000 tourists trekking on it. There is easy road access to the summit, with a large car park and a restaurant and souvenir shop.