Best spot for Sunrise or Sunset on Madeira? Pico Ruivo or Arieiro

#madeira #sunrise #hiking
If you visit the island of Madeira, there's one thing that will always come up on a suggested itinerary: sunrise or sunset at either Pico Ruivo or Pico do Arieiro, two of the highest points on the island.
At first it may seem like an interchangeable option (and to an extent, they are). However, considering that it can take an hour to drive to these spots and that Pico Ruivo has an additional 45 minute walk to the peak, it's not quite as simple.
In short, Pico Ruivo is the better spot for sunrise (and sunset). It's more isolated, hence the 45 minute walk to the peak. If you head to Pico Ruivo for sunrise, you can then do the 'Peak to Peak' hike which is another must do on the island.
Pico do Arieiro is far more accessible because it has a car park that is less than 200m from the peak. That does mean that it is far more crowded. Regardless, it offers great views for sunset and better yet, as soon as the sun goes down you can jump in your car and drive home!
At the end of the video I discuss a spot near Pico Ruivo that nobody seems to go to - the lack of crowds and the viewing platform mean that it's actually my favourite place for sunrise thus far.
0:00 - Drone footage of Madeira
0:46 - Must do item for Madeira
1:11 - Weather and cloud cover
2:21 - Getting to Ruivo or Arieiro
2:58 - Difference between Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo
3:31 - Pico Ruivo for sunrise
4:42 - Pico do Arieiro for sunset
6:39 - Best sunrise spot on Madeira
Shot on:
Gopro Hero 11 Black
Sony RX10 IV
Mavic Mini 2

[@naufalfariz114]

That sunset was so warming

[@maryabreu6924]

Stunning !!

[@matheussssiinhoo]

you don't make more videos bro? :(

[@syeddihan4307]

What month you went there?

[@wadawads]

I'd love to go here one day! Thanks for sharing 😎🤟

[@WiththeSparrows]

@wadawads - the scenery is something else!