Discover on our selected day hikes the most beautiful places and the incredible scenic diversity of Madeira, the so-called flowerpot in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean with alpine mountain landscapes, enchanted laurel forests, rugged peaks, the panoramic and barren plateau Paul Da Serra, spectacular rocky coasts and numerous levadas leading to refreshing springs and numerous waterfalls. Madeira is known for its year-round spring-like and mild climate, which means that colorful flowers as well as delicious bananas, papaya, oranges and cherimoyas can be spotted along the way all year round. Highlights: - Sunrise on Pico do Ariero and climbing Pico Ruivo (1,861m), the highest mountain on the island. - spectacular rocky coast on the peninsula Sao Lourenco - levada hike through the UNESCO world heritage site into the green cauldron "Caldeirao Verde" and into the hellish gorge "Caldeirao do Inferno - beautiful and varied mix of coastal hikes, alpine mountain tours as well as levada hikes to impressive waterfalls - many green laurel forests, terraced fields, rugged mountains, deep gorges, wild rocky coasts, cozy villages and great bathing places - the balanced and rich cuisine of Madeira - central location accommodation - many swimming opportunities after the hikes on secluded beaches
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- individual arrival to Funchal - Transfer to the site accommodation in Sao Martinho with beautiful, large outdoor terrace with sea view and small outdoor pool - Welcome dinner and briefing of the hiking week NOTE: THE NIGHTS DURING THE HIKING WEEK ARE DOUBLE OCCUPANCY! SINGLE ROOMS ARE AVAILABLE FOR AN EXTRA CHARGE IF AVAILABLE!
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Sao Lourenco Madeira
Day 2-3
Day 2: Peninsula of Sao Lourenco & Coastal Walk to Porto da Cruz - Breakfast - Transfer to the starting point of the hike to Baia d' Abra - Morning: Hike across the peninsula of Sao Lourenco with its spectacular rocky coast ( 8km) - Short transfer to Machico - afternoon: hike on the historical coastal path over the Boca da Risco to Porto da Cruz (12km) - Dinner in Porto da Cruz - Transfer back to the accommodation (morning: 7.7km / 400m ascent and descent each / approx. 3h - afternoon: 12km, 180m ascent, 380m descent, approx. 4h)
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Pico Ruivo
Day 3-4
Day 3: Royal tour from Pico Ariero to Pico Ruivo, the roof of Madeira - Early start of the day - Transfer to the starting point of the hike on Pico do Ariero for sunrise - Breakfast on Pico do Ariero - Spectacular mountain hike to the roof of Madeira, the Pico Ruivo (1.862m) via the King's Path - at noon the clouds usually wrap the peaks beautifully in absorbent cotton - Descent via the same path - Transfer back to the accommodation - Free afternoon - Dinner in the evening (12.6 km / 767m ascent / 770m descent/ approx. 5.5 h)
4
Caldeirão Verde
Day 4-5
Day 4: UNESCO World Heritage Green Cauldron and Hell Cauldron - Breakfast - Transfer to the starting point of the hike - Spectacular levada hike through the UNESCO World Heritage Site Green Cauldron to the waterfall Caldeirao Verde and into the hell cauldron Caldeirao do Inferno along numerous waterfalls, canons and through lots of adventurous tunnels. - Transfer back to the accommodation - Dinner (18.3km / 110m each ascent and descent, approx. 5.5h)
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Funchal
Day 5-6
Day 5: Funchal and free afternoon - Breakfast - Transfer to Funchal - City Walking Tour - Visit to the "Mercado dos Lavradores" market - Free afternoon - Dinner in Funchal - Transfer back to your accommodation
6
Ponta Do Sol
Day 6-7
Day 6: Ponta do Sol - Breakfast - transfer to the starting point of the hike with a short stop at the viewpoint Cabo Girao, one of the highest capes in Europe (580m) - beautiful levada hike through the valley of Riberia da Ponta do Sol - free afternoon with possibility to swim - Transfer back to the accommodation - dinner (9km / 110m altitude difference, approx. 3h)
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Rabaçal
Day 7-8
Day 7: To the 25 Rabacal Springs - Breakfast - Transfer to the starting point of the hike to Rabacal - Beautiful levada tour in the headwaters of the highlands Paul da Serra to the headwaters of Levada Alecrim, to the mountain lake Lagoa do Vento, the famous Risco waterfall and the 25 springs - Transfer back to the accommodation - Dinner (15.6km / 350m ascent / 390m descent/ approx. 6h)
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Porto Moniz
Day 8-9
Day 8: Coastal hike to Porto Moniz - Breakfast - Transfer to the starting point of the hike to Achadas da Cruz - Descent to the marine gardens Faja Quebrada Nova at the foot of the fascinating cliffs - Hike along numerous beautiful viewpoints along the steep northwest coast to Porto Moniz - Free afternoon in Porto Moniz / refreshment in the sea pools - Farewell dinner in Porto Moniz - Transfer back to your accommodation (9km / 400m ascent, 800m descent, approx. 4.5h)
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Funchal
Day 9-10
Day 9: End of the tour - Breakfast - Farewell - Transfer to the airport - Individual flight home - Farewell - End of the tour IMPORTANT NOTE: The order of the daily hikes can change depending on the weather conditions and will be determined spontaneously on site!
Trip Summary
Accommodation
Bed & Breakfast
10 days trip
Funchal, Sao Lourenco Madeira & 7 more
Transportation
Trekking
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