Encumeada Baixa Shelter

Encumeada Baixa Shelter

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Encumeada Baixa Shelter

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Parque Natural da Madeira

Location: Ilha

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October 30, 2017

Hiking

Wonderful path, which is usually also above the clouds. On a cloudy day in Funchal, up the mountain early before the clouds move up in the afternoon.

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October 3, 2024

Mountaineering

A covered rest area on the ascent to Pico Ruivo.

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Lillly

September 5, 2019

Mountaineering

The view, no matter which direction you look, makes up for all the effort

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Elevation 1,620 m

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Wednesday 4 November

22°C

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33 %

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There’s a fairly high chance of rain. Consider packing a waterproof jacket.

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