Madeira closes all classified hiking trails and Pico do Areeiro forest road on 8 November
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What changed
Madeira's forest conservation authority announced that all officially classified hiking trails across the autonomous region and the Eira do Serrado–Pico do Areeiro forest road will be closed on 8 November 2026 because of forecast dangerous weather.
Does this affect me?
Visitors planning classified hiking routes, levada walks on classified trails, guided treks or journeys along the Eira do Serrado–Pico do Areeiro forest road on 8 November will be affected. Travelers holding hiking reservations should not expect access to the classified trail network that day.
What should I do?
Do not attempt to use classified hiking trails or the named forest road on 8 November. Contact hiking and excursion providers to reschedule affected bookings and check the forest authority's announcements before attempting access on later dates. Avoid recreational and sporting activities in forest areas during the closure.
Affected places
PT, Madeira classified hiking trails, Estrada Florestal Eira do Serrado–Pico do Areeiro