Canico Trip Overview
This walk connects two of the highest peaks of Madeira Islands, this is a stunning walk, involves tunnels, and some steep ascents and descents, with fabulous views of the central core of the mountains. Along the way, we find various caves dug out of the volcanic tuff where the cattle took refuge and which served as shelter for the shepherds.
Near the Pico Ruivo shelter, you will find footpath PR 1.2, which leads to Achada do Teixeira. At Achada do Teixeira you can see “Homem em pé” (Standing Man), a basalt rock formation found on the way down the slope after you pass the shelter at Achada do Teixeira
Additional Info
* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Shore Excursions >> Ports of Call Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
This walk connects two of the highest peaks of Madeira Islands, this is a stunning walk, involves tunnels, and some steep ascents and descents, with fabulous views of the central core of the mountains. Along the way, we find various caves dug out of the volcanic tuff where the cattle took refuge and which served as shelter for the shepherds.
Near the Pico Ruivo shelter, you will find footpath PR 1.2, which leads to Achada do Teixeira. At Achada do Teixeira you can see “Homem em pé” (Standing Man), a basalt rock formation found on the way down the slope after you pass the shelter at Achada do Teixeira
Itinerary
This Tour (Walk) starts off at the reception of your hotel, between 9:00 and 9:30 in the morning; we will stop in a shop so you can buy water, snacks, fruits and other things that you might want or need. We will leave at the first point of meeting with your Walk Tour Guide for this walk.
This walk takes approximately 04 hours to do
