Tourists Ignoring Closed Hiking Trails in Madeira Amid Ongoing Fires
Diário De Notícias Madeira•1 year ago•
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Tourists Ignoring Closed Hiking Trails in Madeira Amid Ongoing Fires

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Summary:

  • Tourists are ignoring closure signs on hiking trails in Madeira.

  • The Ninho da Manta area is seeing unauthorized access despite warnings.

  • The IFCN has advised against entering mountainous regions due to wildfire risks.

  • Several popular trails, including Vereda do Areeiro, are currently closed.

Tourists Continue to Disregard Closed Hiking Paths

Numerous tourists are ignoring the signage indicating the closure of hiking trails due to the wildfires affecting the Madeira Autonomous Region. Recent photos show several individuals walking in the area of Ninho da Manta, located just meters from the iconic Vereda do Areeiro (PR1) trail.

Vereda do Areeiro

According to previous reports, the Institute of Forests and Nature Conservation (IFCN) has advised against circulation in mountainous areas.

Closed Trails

The following trails are currently closed:

  • PR 1 - Vereda do Areeiro
  • PR 1.1 - Vereda da Ilha
  • PR 1.2 - Vereda do Pico Ruivo
  • PR 1.3 - Vereda da Encumeada
  • PR 2 - Vereda do Urzal
  • PR3 - Vereda do Burro
  • PR 3.1 - Caminho Real do Monte
  • PR 6 - Levada das 25 Fontes
  • PR 6.1 - Levada do Risco
  • PR 6.2 - Levada do Alecrim
  • PR 6.3 - Vereda da Lagoa do Vento
  • PR 6.4 - Levada Velha do Rabaçal
  • PR 6.5 - Vereda do Pico Fernandes
  • PR 6.6 - Vereda do TĂşnel do Cavalo
  • PR 6.7 - Vereda da Câmara de carga do Rabaçal
  • PR 6.8 - Levada do Paul II – Um caminho para todos
  • PR 12 - Caminho Real da Encumeada
  • PR 13.1 - Vereda da Palha Carga
  • PR 17 - Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal
  • PR 27 - Glaciar do Planalto
  • PR 28 - Levada da Rocha Vermelha

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