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The largely unknown village of Ribeiro Frio in Madeira (weblink) is a adventurous holiday-maker’s gem. Nestling in the remote centre of the rugged terrain that defines Madeira Island, its beauty justifies a visit – if only to learn of the chilled mystery that it hides.

Ribeiro Frio in Maderia (reference: www.love-madeira.com) gained its name from the locals of the island. For them, it indicates only one thing – and that is an icy river. And, this is what the words Ribeiro Frio mean in Portuguese. Once you have visited, you will also remember it for only that one thing as well!

Since the river was the original reason for the naming of Ribeiro Frio, it will not be surprising to learn that the river is also connected with one of the main reasons to visit the village.

First impressions can be deceptive – and so it is with Ribeiro Frio. At first glance, the village seems to consist of just a single restaurant,a lonely bar and a shop. However, if you persevere for long enough to wander around a bit, you will very soon discover that village has considerably more first impressions may suggest.

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Just a short walk down from the centre of Ribeiro Frio you will find the regional government operated, trout fish farm. Which, incidentally, is always open to visitors. Even better still, the entrance charge is exactly zero! Here, you can stroll slowly around the pleasantly planted grounds whilst you mingle in and out of the several trout pools. The stark square nursery tanks are basic and little more. Whereas, the round brickwork, green hue of the almost fully grown fish containers undoubtedly will leave you mesmerised, gazing into a ceaseless twirl of rainbow trout swimming almost as if one. Further, each pool is replenished by the chill, clear waters of the local fast flowing river that spawned the village’s name.

During your visit, try and find the time to take one of the best walks in Madeira. Over from the fish farm, head a little further down the road to find the start of the levada walk to the Balcoes view point. This is one of the best walks on the island and should take you little more than 60 minutes there and back. At your destination, the balcony platform, you will be rewarded with a panoramic view of the hydroelectric power station at Faja da Nogueira in the valley that stretches out before you. In the other direction, weather conditions allowing, you can see all the way to the Atlantic coastline. Walking back through the forest, take some time out to appreciate the sights and sounds of the laurisilva forest. And, of course, the levada crosses the Ribeiro Frio river.

Combined with these points of interest, a good place to eat is where many of day-trippers head at the end of their day.

Finally though, before you leave, there is one important thing that you simply have to undertake. Locate a place where you can gain easy access and stretched down to dip your fingers into the chilling flow of the icy waters. From the instant that your fingertips dip below the surface, you will be left with a lasting memory, and you will always remember of just how Ribeiro Frio got its name.

Ribeiro Frio is a featured stop on the East of Island tour offered by Sunrise Madeira Tours.