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Looking for self-guided tours in Madeira? Easiest ways to reach the most popular (and unreachable by public transport) hikes on Madeira? Or, would you like to learn more about…
Our reviews of the best hikes and levadas on Madeira Island:
Looking for self-guided tours in Madeira? Easiest ways to reach the most popular (and unreachable by public transport) hikes on Madeira? Or, would you like to learn more about…
Lagoa do Vento is one of my favorite hikes in Madeira. It requires good condition, so if you think you can do it – you won’t regret it.
The Levada do Alecrim is a flat, easy, family-friendly levada. Are you looking for something more challenging? On your ways back turn right towards the Lagoa do Vento.
Sunrise we were blessed with on our way from Achadas do Teixeira to Pico Ruivo (Trail PR1.2). Best spots for watching the sunrise on Madeira…
Did you know that in Madeira you can also hike through a banana plantation? Check this family-friendly, lush, exotic green Banana Route trail…
Levada do Rei is a beautiful levada with wonderful vegetation, beautiful views and suitable for less experienced hikers. The surroundings of the Ribeiro Bonito stream are a lush green wall made of giant ferns, trees and other plans, which makes you feel like in the middle of a jungle.
Caldeirão Verde (PR9) is a popular Madeira Island walk that will take you deep into the São Jorge Valley, offering you great views of green hills and small waterfalls.
There are several trails and levada walks on Madeira Island that are easily reachable by public transport. One of these hikes is the route lying just north of Funchal: Levada dos Tornos
The most popular picture from Levada do Moinho – Levada Nova is a picture of a characteristic waterfall carved in the rock. This part of the hike is definitely…
The levada route PR16: Fajã do Rodrigues remains in the shadows of other Madeira levada hikes. I wonder why since it is a beautiful, green levada, famous primarily for…
aka. The Mesmerizing Symphony of Beautiful Laurissilva’s Sounds… Levadas Rabaçal- 25 Fontes (25 Falls) and Risco, usually visited during the same trip, are probably two most popular levadas among…
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