Ribeiro Frio

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Ribeiro Frio "Ribeiro Frio" forest Park is located in a deep, damp valley surrounded by mountains on the north coast of Madeira Island in Santana. This is an area of high natural beauty, located in the center of Laurel, here you'll find many examples of emblematic species of wood, such as: the Til, the Vinhático, (via site)

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Know before you go

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No toilets here — come prepared and pack out waste (Leave No Trace).
This is a backcountry site — you'll need to carry in your gear and water.
Reserve ahead — this campground requires a booking.

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⛰ 925 m elevation

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🏞️ Attractions

Ribeiro FrioAttractions

The village of Ribeiro Frio is situated in the interior of the Portuguese island of Madeira. It belongs to the parish of São Roque do Faial, the municipality of Santana, and is located around 15 kilometres (9.3 mi) from Funchal.

0.8 km · ~10 min walkDirections ↗

BalcõesAttractions

Der Miradouro dos Balcões oder kurz Balcões (port.: Balkone) ist ein touristisch bedeutsamer Aussichtspunkt (port.: Miradouro) in der Nähe des Ortes Ribeiro Frio, Gemeinde São Roque do Faial, auf der Insel Madeira. Der Miradouro liegt am Wanderweg PR 11, dem Levada-Wanderweg Vereda dos Balcões. Von hier hat man eine gute Aussicht auf die Bergkette im Inselinneren mit den höchsten Gipfel der Insel.

8.5 km · ~19 min driveDirections ↗

BabosasWaterfalls13.2 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗

Levada do FuradoTrails & trailheads16.9 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗

Parque infantilParks & play23.2 km · ~27 min driveDirections ↗

Chão dos Terreiros (1,436 m)Summits & peaks38.4 km · ~62 min driveDirections ↗

🛒 Amenities & services

🛒 Groceries

Mini-Mercado Roseira6.9 km · ~9 min driveDirections ↗
Mercado Abastecedor de Santana19.5 km · ~23 min driveDirections ↗
CurralPão21.4 km · ~32 min driveDirections ↗

⛽ Fuel

Fuel station14 km · ~17 min driveDirections ↗
Galp - Camacha12.6 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Repsol18.6 km · ~21 min driveDirections ↗

🍽️ Food & drink

Fast food0.2 km · ~2 min walkDirections ↗
Flor da Selva0.8 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗
Faísca0.8 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗

➕ Medical

Centro de Medicina Alternativa13.5 km · ~16 min driveDirections ↗
Faial12.8 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
Centro de Saúde do Faial12.9 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗

🚰 Drinking water

Fontanário do Ribeiro Frio0.7 km · ~9 min walkDirections ↗
Drinking water4.2 km · ~5 min driveDirections ↗
Fontenario de nossa Senhora do Monte12.9 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗

🚻 Toilets & showers

Public toilets10.7 km · ~14 min driveDirections ↗

🎾 Sports

Polidesportivo do Faial12.6 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
União Desportiva de Santana17.1 km · ~20 min driveDirections ↗
Polidesportivo da Ilha24 km · ~28 min driveDirections ↗

🏧 ATM & bank

ATM12.8 km · ~18 min driveDirections ↗
Caixa Geral de Depósitos12.9 km · ~15 min driveDirections ↗
BPI19.5 km · ~26 min driveDirections ↗

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Good to know

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How much does it cost to camp at Ribeiro Frio?

Ribeiro Frio is free to camp at.

Do I need to book ahead for Ribeiro Frio?

Yes, a reservation is required. You can check availability on the official website.

Can I bring an RV or caravan to Ribeiro Frio?

No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.

Can I pitch a tent at Ribeiro Frio?

Yes, tent camping is allowed.

Are there toilets at Ribeiro Frio?

No, there are no toilets on site.

Are showers available at Ribeiro Frio?

No, showers are not available.

Is there WiFi at Ribeiro Frio?

No, there's no internet access on site.

Is Ribeiro Frio wheelchair accessible?

No, Ribeiro Frio is not wheelchair accessible.

Who runs Ribeiro Frio?

Ribeiro Frio is operated by IFCN.

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