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Beschrijving
Pico do Arieiro is the summit of a mountain. There is a radar installation of the Portuguese military as well as a restaurant and an exhibition. There are also various hiking trails. Madeira's mountains are very rugged. It is windy, cool and often rainy. Due to the island's remote location, an endemic fauna has developed, which can be observed in the mountains.
A particular highlight in this area is the last known breeding site of the Freira, the rarest bird in Europe. Its calls can (sometimes) be heard at night when the adult birds visit the breeding sites. Note that you are only allowed to visit the Freira here with a licenced guide.
Other possible observations are Berthelots Pieper, Rode Patrijs, Vale Gierzwaluw, Gierzwaluw and Kerkuil.
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Toegang
The summit of Pico do Arieiro can be reached by car. It is possible to park, but parking spaces are in short supply, especially at sunrise and sunset. Press P on the map for directions. Note: You are only allowed to visit the Freira here with a licenced guide. See the link below.