Comments on: Madeira: The High and Mighty (Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo)

By: McEff

McEff — Thu, 16 Jul 2015 08:15:44 +0000

Hi Opher. Best wishes to you, too.
Alen

By: Opher

Opher — Wed, 15 Jul 2015 22:59:16 +0000

Amazing. Brilliant views! Quite incredible – best wishes Opher from Opher’s World

By: McEff

McEff — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 19:48:38 +0000

Jon, I’m in a dilemma here. I went out by the eastern route and back by the west. Both are spectacular. I would say the eastern route is the harder of the two because there is much more upping and downing, whereas the western route cuts across the cliffs more. One thing to take into account is that if you set off in the morning you will have he sun with you on the eastern side. If I did it again I’d take that route. Both have sheer drops all the way along, but I’d say the eastern route is the sportier of the two.
If you have plenty of time, what you can do is take the eastern route, then when it merges again with the western just nip through the short tunnel and take a ganders at the other side and perhaps walk some of it before doubling back. Either way, you won’t be disappointed.
Hope this is of some help. If your walk turns out to be a complete disaster please don’t blame me.
All the best, Alen

By: lorraine

lorraine — Fri, 22 Aug 2014 18:38:52 +0000

A few years ago the wife and I took a `stroll’ from Pico Areiero along the path to Pico Ruivo. Although we were equipped with decent trainers and a bit of water we decided after about an hour’s walk (right at the first tunnel) that we should return to the car and attempt this on another holiday when we have the proper equipment.
In a few weeks time we are going to attempt this hike again, this time fully equipped where my question is :
As we are going one way (Arieiro to Ruivo) only, which is the most exciting path, the east or west?
I love sheer drops and hard climbs where the wife loves the easier routes and nice views …… I would be really grateful if you could elaborate on the merits of each route to aid our (my) route choice.
Thanks, Jon

By: McEff

McEff — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 11:21:41 +0000

Hi Michael. Yes, it’s a fantastic place with so much to offer for a smallish island. We’ve only been the once but intend to go back in the near future.
Thanks for the flying tips. It’s always good to have other people’s advice and learn from their experiences.
Cheers, Alen

By: Michael Gaylard

Michael Gaylard — Sun, 05 Jan 2014 10:43:45 +0000

These are fantastic photographs and an excellent blog.

I have visited Madeira many times for a holiday and would recommend it. I have driven up through and across the various mountains but never walked much. These make me wish to do so but I will need to get fitter first.

With regards to Swanscot wanting to fly from Scotland, I think that Thomson fly direct from Glasgow. Possibly Monarch too.

I fly from Gatwick and it is a 3 hour flight. I generally fly TAP if I can for the simple reason that the flights are a lot emptier than Easyjet or Thomson. BA used to fly there but handed over their short haul routes to Easyjet.

Never had a problem with TAP but their food is odd but free unlike the British operators.

Incidentally, Funchal is listed as one of the Top Ten most dangerous airports to land at, but don’t worry, it just means the Pilot need specialised training to land here. A starboard window seat gives you the best views on approaching the islands, a portside seat the best for the final approach and landing. The airport runway looks unique and well worth a look at when landing.

By: McEff

McEff — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:51:01 +0000

Hi Alex. We flew from Stansted and it took about three hours ??? maybe three-and-a-half, I can’t remember exactly. It’s a great place for walking. You’ll love it.
Cheers, Alen

By: Scotlands Mountains

Scotlands Mountains — Wed, 14 Nov 2012 21:28:46 +0000

Might be going in January Alen.How long did it take out and back ?
Thanks again for the post as I`d never had considerd this for a wwek in the sun :)

By: McEff

McEff — Thu, 12 Jul 2012 15:30:23 +0000

Thanks Hanna. I like the new website. It’s a great idea. You’ve got some interesting articles on there and stunning photographs.
Cheers, Alen

By: Hanna

Hanna — Wed, 11 Jul 2012 22:04:35 +0000

Reblogged this on hannaswalk - ok mostly others at the moment.

By: McEff

McEff — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:45:55 +0000

Thanks for that. And thank you for highlighting my post on your website. That’s great.
Cheers, Alen McF.

By: PerfekteMadeira (@PerfekteMadeira)

PerfekteMadeira (@PerfekteMadeira) — Wed, 13 Jun 2012 14:39:14 +0000

A great inspiring blogpost, we loved it! We shared it on our Facebook-page http://www.facebook.com/PerfekteMadeira. We hope you will enjoy our photos from the mountains :)