The Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal waterfall hike takes you along the Lombo do Mouro trail with epic ridges, several waterfalls, and incredible views! It’s a long one with 18-kilometers of trail and more than 700 meters of incline throughout the route. It’s a great trail for a sunrise start and if you are lucky …
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The Levada Fajã do Rodrigues hike on Madeira Island takes you through some incredibly lush forest paths to many amazing waterfalls. The trail begins quietly beside the levada but quickly escalates with a number of tunnel passages. The final destination is an epic canyon, which hides multiple waterfalls. LEVADA FAJÃ DO RODRIGUES WATERFALL HIKE DETAILS …
The Pico de Baixo peak is a 209-meter, steep mountain on the east side of Porto Santo Island. It’s not an official hiking route but it is one of the best sunrise views on the island and a fun climb involving some sketchy scrambling, and some sand dune sliding. This is an adventure for those …
Porto Santo Island is known as the “Holy Harbor” and is well-known for its long stretch of incredibly fine, sandy beach which is blessed with health-enhancing properties. Yes, the beaches on Porto Santo are different from the ones you see on Madeira Island as the sand is powdery-fine and therapeutic. In fact, there are specialized …
Porto Santo, known as the “Holy Harbour”, is the second-largest island in the Autonomous Region of Madeira. It’s also renowned for its long stretch of incredibly fine, sandy beach which is blessed with health-enhancing properties. In this blog post, I will share with you the 11 best Porto Santo Hotels so you can pick a …
The Levada do Caldeirão Verde hike is one of the best levada walks (not too steep) on Madeira island with lush jungles and several amazing waterfalls! This levada trail is one of the most popular hikes on the island due to its incredible waterfall, dense jungle surroundings, and most importantly, it’s relatively flat without too …
The Fajã do Amo hike in São Vicente takes you through the lush Laurrisilva forest up a very steep climb before finishing at an epic coastal viewpoint perched on the cliffside. Throughout the hike, there are a number of dangerous rock climbing sections and also thick, overgrown trails. The viewpoint is also precariously positioned on …
The Levada dos Cedros hike follows a levada through one of the most beautiful forest sections on Madeira until you finally reach an incredible waterfall! This shady, forest hike winds through lush greenery for 6 kilometers before you will discover a multi-tiered waterfall for a refreshing dip. LEVADA DOS CEDROS WATERFALL HIKE DETAILS HOW TO …
Levada do Paul is an easy levada walk near Calheta on Madeira Island. You can expect stunning views of the valley, windmills, and a small waterfall. The hike is an out-and-back trail and is pretty flat compared to other hikes on Madeira, which makes it a top choice for those who are looking for an …
Porto Santo Island has some great beaches and hikes but it should be on the top of your list to experience some water activities while you are on the island. I did the kayak tour and snorkel tour with Matias from Porto Santo Destination Tours. We explored the caves of Porto Santo Island by kayak …
Pico Ruivo is the highest point on Madeira Island, reaching 1,862 meters above sea level. Towering above the ridges and valleys of the rugged island, Pico Ruivo is a great place to watch the sunset and sunrise. While there are many different routes to the Pico Ruivo summit, the easiest and quickest is the Achada …
The Vereda do Larano hike is an awesome coastal hike on Madeira that follows a cliff-side route along the eastern side of the island. You can enjoy the huge drop-off to the ocean below all from the safety of a well-maintained trail on the side of the mountain. The hike is 13 kilometers one way …