Island Experiences

It’s the day you Arrive to Madeira Island.

Crossing from Pico do Areeiro (1818mt) to the highest peak of the Madeira Island, Pico Ruivo (1862mt). On the top, you will enjoy a 360º view of the entire island. From here begins a long and almost continuous descent towards the Ilha parish.

As you descend between 400 and 1200m, you will discover one of the native Laurissilva forests of Madeira

Departure from Encumeada to Paul da Serra where you will walk along paths and breathtaking landscapes. When you arrive at Lombo do Mouro, you cross Levada do Norte and Levada da Serra. Along the levada, you will pass through tunnels see several and waterfalls.

Upon reaching the Pinnacle area, on clear days, you will have exuberant views to the Ribeira Brava Valley, Pico do Areeiro and Pico Ruivo.

Transfer to Boca da Corrida to do a long walk to Pico Grande. If you have strength, you can climb to 1654 meters and enjoy great views, where you will have an exuberant view of the Curral das Freiras valley. After a pause you will descend down a gorge path, a considerable gap, on a zigzagging trail.

Transfer to Fonte do Bispo. This walk allows us to discover one of the most luxuriant Laurel forests that contain exuberant, wild, primitive vegetation of the Madeira Island, laurels, puffs, endemic plants and takes us to Ribeira da Janela. Arriving in Porto Moniz where you can relax in the wonderful natural pools.

Canyoning
The Madeira Island is one of the places with the best conditions in the world to practice canyoning. Its geographical location ensures a mild climate for much of the year. The geological features offer itineraries with different degrees of difficulty suitable for all practitioners.

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Diving
The Madeira Island is one of the most privileged places in Europe to practice diving where you will have an unforgettable underwater experience. The temperate and crystalline waters of Madeira allow you to dive into its natural reserves and observe cnidarians such as anemones, black corals, moray eels, and even sea lions, the rarest seals in the world.

Transfer to Queimadas Park. On this Levada walk we lose ourselves in a lush green forest with flowers, green mossy walls, ferns and waterfalls. You will discover one of the most spectacular Levadas on the island, with impressive canyon valleys, the origin of the Laurissilva vegetation (Unesco World Heritage).

This Levada is an impressive work of art built in the XVIII Century, which crosses abrupt cliffs and mountains and transports the water that flows from the highest mountains of the island. Along the way, you will pass through 4 tunnels excavated by hand, until arriving at the waterfall formed lake of the Caldeirão Verde at 100mt. After resting and delighting in this spectacular natural landscape, it’s time to return.

After resting and delighting in this spectacular natural landscape, it is time to follow Caldeirão do Inferno, a very narrow river gorge, of almost vertical slopes, that resulted from an extreme fluvial process. The path follows along to the power station of Fajã da Nogueira.

Departure from the Bay of Abra to discover a walk of minerals, dikes and stunning colors. The peninsula is classified as a partial natural reserve and the Islet Desembarcadouro, an integral natural reserve.

Departure from the Bay D’ Abra. Discover a walk of minerals, dikes, and stunning colors. The peninsula is classified as a partial natural reserve and the Desembarcadouro Islet, an integral natural reserve.

Before climbing to the end of the trip you can view the ‘Deserted Islands’ as well as the island of Porto Santo.

Back to the Bay of Abra to transfer to the next trip, the Larano path. The trip is made by the slope overlooking the ocean, on an often narrow and dizzying path. At Boca do Risco, you can enjoy the north coast of the island of Madeira and see Porto Santo Island. Relax, before following the walk along a path often used by the population to move between the two locations.

This tour starts in the Cabanas de São Jorge parish, where we go down to the ocean, discovering an exuberant view. You will cross farmlands to São Jorge. There, you will descend down by a path to the beach of Calhau de São Jorge, where you can enjoy the sun and take a relaxing dip. We continue to Quinta do Furão where you will taste an exceptional Madeira wine in the Typical Adega (Wine Cellar).

An extraordinary experience at Santo da Serra, 900m high, by the secret paths of the island of Madeira.

Night– Dinner / Fado Night

Free day in Funchal

Known for the warm, turquoise waters, diving sites and the long 9 km golden, fine sand beach on the island of Porto Santo. A true invitation to glorious sunbathing, sea and rest.

We hope you had a Great time with us!