{"id":5469,"date":"2026-03-09T12:34:42","date_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:34:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/?p=5469"},"modified":"2026-03-09T12:36:13","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T12:36:13","slug":"pico-grande-pr12-madeira","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/pico-grande-pr12-madeira\/","title":{"rendered":"Pico Grande: What to Know Before You Hike PR12 in Madeira"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"5469\" class=\"elementor elementor-5469\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e2d65bd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"1e2d65bd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1488e038 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1488e038\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pico Grande is one of the highest peaks in Madeira, rising to 1,654 metres above sea level in the island\u2019s central massif. From the ridgelines you\u2019re looking straight down into Curral das Freiras, across to Pico Ruivo, and out towards the south coast on clear days.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You might see references online to Pico Cao Grande. That name refers to a different volcanic peak on S\u00e3o Tom\u00e9 and Pr\u00edncipe. Here in Madeira, the mountain you\u2019re hiking is Pico Grande Madeira, and it\u2019s part of the island\u2019s official PR trail network.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is a proper mountain hike that requires planning, decent footwear, and a bit of stamina for the final ascent.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re building a wider walking itinerary, have a look at our guide to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/hikes-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">hiking in Madeira<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see how it fits alongside other routes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-31907c99 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"31907c99\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6e9a41 elementor-widget elementor-widget-table-of-contents\" data-id=\"d6e9a41\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;headings_by_tags&quot;:[&quot;h2&quot;],&quot;exclude_headings_by_selector&quot;:[],&quot;marker_view&quot;:&quot;bullets&quot;,&quot;icon&quot;:{&quot;value&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;library&quot;:&quot;&quot;},&quot;no_headings_message&quot;:&quot;No headings were found on this page.&quot;,&quot;hierarchical_view&quot;:&quot;yes&quot;,&quot;min_height&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_tablet&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]},&quot;min_height_mobile&quot;:{&quot;unit&quot;:&quot;px&quot;,&quot;size&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;sizes&quot;:[]}}\" data-widget_type=\"table-of-contents.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__header-title\">\n\t\t\t\tTable of Contents\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div id=\"elementor-toc__d6e9a41\" class=\"elementor-toc__body\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-toc__spinner-container\">\n\t\t\t\t<svg class=\"elementor-toc__spinner eicon-animation-spin e-font-icon-svg e-eicon-loading\" aria-hidden=\"true\" viewBox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\"><path d=\"M500 975V858C696 858 858 696 858 500S696 142 500 142 142 304 142 500H25C25 237 238 25 500 25S975 237 975 500 763 975 500 975Z\"><\/path><\/svg>\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-72fa5541 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"72fa5541\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2bf00a30 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2bf00a30\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">How to Get to Pico Grande from Funchal and Surrounding Areas\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7e416ec0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7e416ec0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Most people reach Pico Grande via the PR12 Caminho Real da Encumeada, starting at Boca da Corrida. From central <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/things-to-do-funchal\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Funchal<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, the drive takes around 25 to 30 minutes, depending on traffic. You\u2019ll head inland towards <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/camara-de-lobos\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">C\u00e2mara de Lobos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> before climbing steadily into the mountains.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re staying near C\u00e2mara de Lobos, it\u2019s even closer. The road narrows as you approach the trailhead, and there\u2019s a small parking area with limited spaces. In busy months, cars line the roadside.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Public transport isn\u2019t practical for this hike. Hiring a car gives you flexibility, especially because mountain weather can shift quickly and you may decide to adjust your timing.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s a small hiking fee, currently three euros, payable via QR code at the trailhead. Signage is clear at the start, though further along you\u2019ll need to pay attention at junctions.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before setting off, it\u2019s worth checking local conditions. Mountain forecasts can differ from the coast, so don\u2019t rely solely on what you see in Funchal. Our overview of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/madeira-weather\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madeira weather<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has some useful information for year-round travel.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-83440bd elementor-widget elementor-widget-google_maps\" data-id=\"83440bd\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"google_maps.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-custom-embed\">\n\t\t\t<iframe loading=\"lazy\"\n\t\t\t\t\tsrc=\"https:\/\/maps.google.com\/maps?q=pr12%20madeira&#038;t=m&#038;z=12&#038;output=embed&#038;iwloc=near\"\n\t\t\t\t\ttitle=\"pr12 madeira\"\n\t\t\t\t\taria-label=\"pr12 madeira\"\n\t\t\t><\/iframe>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5f1a4e5 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5f1a4e5\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-b829f94 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"b829f94\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Hiking Routes to Pico Grande on the PR12 Caminho Real\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-cf6200e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"cf6200e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The most popular route to Pico Grande follows PR12 from Boca da Corrida. It\u2019s roughly 11 kilometres (7 miles) return and takes around 5 hours, with significant elevation gain depending on your starting point.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The first section follows an old Caminho Real, a royal footpath used before modern roads were built. You\u2019ll notice stone paving, low retaining walls, and sections that cut across steep slopes. These were once mule routes linking inland villages with coastal settlements.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The path alternates between dirt tracks and sections of rock or stone steps. It isn\u2019t technical for most of the route, though there are exposed sections where you\u2019ll want steady footing. You\u2019ll pass through areas recovering from wildfire, where blackened trunks stand among new growth.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Eventually, you reach a fork. One direction descends, the other climbs sharply towards the summit. The final stretch is the part people underestimate. The gradient increases, the surface becomes loose in places, and there are sections with cables or ropes to assist the climb.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From this point, you\u2019ll understand why some classify it as moderate to strenuous. It\u2019s not dangerous in dry conditions, but you\u2019ll feel it in your legs.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019ve already completed <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/pico-ruivo-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pico Ruivo<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, you\u2019ll recognise the type of terrain. Pico Grande is quieter, but it demands similar respect.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c2a2cf7 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"c2a2cf7\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"983\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trekking-pr12-madeira.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5486\" alt=\"trekking-pr12-madeira\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trekking-pr12-madeira.webp 1360w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trekking-pr12-madeira-300x217.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trekking-pr12-madeira-1024x740.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/trekking-pr12-madeira-768x555.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a7e1523 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a7e1523\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-8f62a2f elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"8f62a2f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What You\u2019ll Actually See from the Summit of Pico Grande\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-375b489 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"375b489\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At the top of Pico Grande, the views open in every direction. Directly below lies Curral das Freiras, a village surrounded by steep green slopes. On a clear day, you can trace the ridge towards Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking south, you\u2019ll see the coastline stretching towards Funchal. To the north, cloud often pools against the mountains, spilling slowly over the ridges. This is where the experience changes from hour to hour.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because of its position in the central massif, Madeira Pico Grande often sits above the cloud layer in the morning. By early afternoon, visibility can drop as mist rolls in. That\u2019s why early starts are sensible.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Unlike viewpoints such as <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/pico-dos-barcelos-viewpoint\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pico dos Barcelos<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there are no railings, caf\u00e9s, or facilities. The summit is rocky and exposed. You\u2019ll likely share it with a handful of hikers rather than a crowd.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Take water, snacks, sun protection, and an extra layer. Wind speeds are higher at elevation, and temperatures are noticeably cooler than along the coast.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d6f8653 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"d6f8653\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5484\" alt=\"pr12-madeira\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira.webp 1360w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-1024x683.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-768x512.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-f75de67 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"f75de67\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-42e49aa elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"42e49aa\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Practical Planning Tips for Visiting Madeira Pico Grande<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-0414637 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"0414637\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before setting off for Pico Grande, sort the basics properly. It\u2019s a mountain hike, not a coastal walk, so preparation matters.<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Plan around the season<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Late spring to early autumn usually brings more settled conditions, although mountain weather can change at any time. If you\u2019re unsure which month fits your trip, our guide to the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/best-time-to-visit-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best time to visit Madeira<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> explains what to expect across the year.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Start early<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Mornings often offer clearer visibility, and you\u2019re less likely to reach the final ascent in thick cloud.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Wear proper hiking shoes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: The upper section includes loose rock, uneven steps, and steep switchbacks. Lightweight trainers are risky once the gradient increases.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Carry enough water and food<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: There are no caf\u00e9s, shops, or refill points along the route. Bring more water than you think you\u2019ll need.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Allow realistic time<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Most hikers take four to five hours including breaks. Rushing the descent is where slips tend to happen.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5c4069e elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"5c4069e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1360\" height=\"765\" src=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-pico-grande.webp\" class=\"attachment-full size-full wp-image-5485\" alt=\"pr12-madeira-pico-grande\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-pico-grande.webp 1360w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-pico-grande-300x169.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-pico-grande-1024x576.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/pr12-madeira-pico-grande-768x432.webp 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1360px) 100vw, 1360px\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a760820 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a760820\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-4c7cd50 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"4c7cd50\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Is Pico Grande Worth It? Planning Your Stay in Madeira\n<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a8b35e3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"a8b35e3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you\u2019re already exploring Madeira\u2019s mountains, Pico Grande deserves a place on your itinerary. It offers serious elevation and a sense of history through the Caminho Real, along with wide views across the island\u2019s interior without the congestion of more famous peaks.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It also works well as part of a broader stay. You could hike in the morning, then spend the next day exploring other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/things-to-do-in-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">things to do in Madeira <\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">or relaxing along the coast at <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/blog\/beaches-madeira\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Madeira\u2019s beaches<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Staying in Funchal, C\u00e2mara de Lobos, or nearby coastal areas gives you quick access to both mountains and sea. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/\"><b>Atlantic Holiday<\/b><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> offers modern apartments, sea-view villas, and well-located holiday homes that make early starts and flexible plans easy.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If Pico Grande is on your list, base yourself somewhere practical. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.atlanticholidayrentals.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Book your Madeira stay with Atlantic Holiday<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and put yourself within easy reach of the island\u2019s best hiking routes.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-304d678c e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"304d678c\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Pico Grande is one of the highest peaks in Madeira, rising to 1,654 metres above sea level in the island\u2019s central massif. 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