Hiking in Madeira
The best hiking routes in Madeira
A pleasant walk from Queimadas to Caldeirao Verde & Caldeirao Inferno through a jungle-like vegetation that belongs to UNESCO World Heritage.
A relaxing walk from Santo da Serra through the laurel forest of Ribeiro Frio and onto 'Balcoes', a stunning panoramic viewpoint.
A spectacular coastal walk between Machico and Porto da Cruz alongside the wild Atlantic Ocean.
This is one of the lower Levada Walks of Madeira and only 5 miles, one way. Easily reached and a guide is not required. Only one small straight of ...
An interesting 4.5 mile walk around Funchal, taking in gardens and other interesting sights plus a walk up to Pico Fort for some great views over ...
Hiking done in May 11, 2018
This unforgettable walk connects the highest peaks of the island: Pico Ruivo & Pico Arieiro, it's a walk onto the roof of Madeira.
This varied walk takes in all the best parts of the 25 Fontes area of Maderias national park, with the stunning beauty of it’s levadas, waterfalls, ...
A leisurely walk from Camacha to the colourful Santo da Serra following ‘Levada dos Tornos’ through the countryside.
Calheta - Levada das 25 Fontes & Risco
This is a scenic easy to follow levada walk with an ascent of less than 300 meters,it follows Levada Moinho to its source, then returns to Lambada ...
Starting at Pico Arieiro, Maderia’s 3rd highest peak at 1,818 meters altitude, this walk follows route PR1 to Pico Ruivo the island's tallest peak ...
A stunning hike heading around the most scenic parts of Ponta De São Lourenço/Ponta Do Furado, on the most eastern point of the island of Madeira.
This 6.5 mile route uses the Levada dos Piornais which feeds down from the hills to the west side of Funchal. Hillside and urban walking.
Walk 7 Monte Bom Sucesso Funchal from Shirley Whitehead's Madeira Walks published by Discovery Walking GuidesFrom: Shirley Whitehead's Madeira ...
This is a fantastic hike that follows Levada Da Ribeira Da Janela through beautiful Ribeira Da Janela valley to its source.
A very impressive hiking trail at the east end of Madeira island.
Roundtrip from Paul do Mar via Jardim do Mar back to Paul do Mar
The walk to Camara de Lobos is downhill practically all the way, a long descent down a very steep hillside, involving very many steps.
This 6.5 mile route along the prom at Funchal and beyond should have been easier but a connecting tunnel had been closed. Still a nice walk at the ...
An urban walk to the coastal peninsular of Garajau. Using the Urban Buses to their limit and then a return walk of just over 2.6 miles.
Vereda do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo (PR1)
Route along a levada from hotel Quinta das Vinhas to Prezares vv
Ribeiro Frio, (Vereda dos Balcões (PR11) )
- Highlights
A pleasant walk from Queimadas to Caldeirao Verde & Caldeirao Inferno through a jungle-like vegetation that belongs to UNESCO World Heritage.
A relaxing walk from Santo da Serra through the laurel forest of Ribeiro Frio and onto 'Balcoes', a stunning panoramic viewpoint.
A spectacular coastal walk between Machico and Porto da Cruz alongside the wild Atlantic Ocean.
This is one of the lower Levada Walks of Madeira and only 5 miles, one way. Easily reached and a guide is not required. Only one small straight of ...
An interesting 4.5 mile walk around Funchal, taking in gardens and other interesting sights plus a walk up to Pico Fort for some great views over ...
Hiking done in May 11, 2018
This unforgettable walk connects the highest peaks of the island: Pico Ruivo & Pico Arieiro, it's a walk onto the roof of Madeira.
This varied walk takes in all the best parts of the 25 Fontes area of Maderias national park, with the stunning beauty of it’s levadas, waterfalls, ...
A leisurely walk from Camacha to the colourful Santo da Serra following ‘Levada dos Tornos’ through the countryside.
Calheta - Levada das 25 Fontes & Risco
This is a scenic easy to follow levada walk with an ascent of less than 300 meters,it follows Levada Moinho to its source, then returns to Lambada ...
Starting at Pico Arieiro, Maderia’s 3rd highest peak at 1,818 meters altitude, this walk follows route PR1 to Pico Ruivo the island's tallest peak ...
A stunning hike heading around the most scenic parts of Ponta De São Lourenço/Ponta Do Furado, on the most eastern point of the island of Madeira.
This 6.5 mile route uses the Levada dos Piornais which feeds down from the hills to the west side of Funchal. Hillside and urban walking.
Walk 7 Monte Bom Sucesso Funchal from Shirley Whitehead's Madeira Walks published by Discovery Walking GuidesFrom: Shirley Whitehead's Madeira ...
This is a fantastic hike that follows Levada Da Ribeira Da Janela through beautiful Ribeira Da Janela valley to its source.
A very impressive hiking trail at the east end of Madeira island.
Roundtrip from Paul do Mar via Jardim do Mar back to Paul do Mar
The walk to Camara de Lobos is downhill practically all the way, a long descent down a very steep hillside, involving very many steps.
This 6.5 mile route along the prom at Funchal and beyond should have been easier but a connecting tunnel had been closed. Still a nice walk at the ...
An urban walk to the coastal peninsular of Garajau. Using the Urban Buses to their limit and then a return walk of just over 2.6 miles.
Vereda do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo (PR1)
Route along a levada from hotel Quinta das Vinhas to Prezares vv
Ribeiro Frio, (Vereda dos Balcões (PR11) )
- Highlights
Hiking in alpine terrain
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