Let’s talk about safety in Madeira
The summer 2024 holidays are in full swing, and we’ll soon be publishing some new posts about Madeira’s trails, including some less popular ones. I thought it would be…
Tag: Tours and outdoor activities
Our posts related to organized tours, sports, and outdoor activities in Madeira and Porto Santo. Best land, air, and water tours to try on Madeira, and best-rated tour operators.
If you are looking for information about walking routes, take a look at the Hiking in Madeira category, and if you are interested in attractions, please explore Attractions in Madeira
Madeira hikes: Levada do Rei (PR18)
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.
Madeira hikes: Levada do Caldeirão Verde (PR9)
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.
Kayaking on Porto Santo (Madeira Archipelago, Portugal)
Looking for active ways to spend your time on Porto Santo? How about kayaking? If you enjoyed discovering the famous Portuguese Benagil Caves by kayak, you will love the…
Coasteering on Madeira, Portugal
What is coasteering, and what is it like to try our this outdoor sport on Madeira Island, Portugal? What can you expect? Here is our coasteering for beginners story.
Madeira hikes: Monte – Levada dos Tornos
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
Madeira Hikes: Levada do Moinho – Levada Nova
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…
Madeira Levadas: Levada Fajã do Rodrigues (PR16)
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…
Levada Walks: Rabaçal – Levada das 25 Fontes e Risco
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 the two most popular…
Madeira Nature Festival 2019 – our story
Madeira Nature Festival: Awesome tours and activities, entirely free of charge! How and where to get your free tickets?
Madeira Outdoor Activities: Canyoning for beginners
Madeira is a great European destination for all canyoning lovers. Are you a beginner? No problem! Here is my canyoning-for-beginners story… Canyoning wasn’t the first thing which came to…
Surfing in Madeira – Beginners Surf Lessons Madeira Island
Who would have said that in my old age I would suddenly start learning how to surf… I usually skipped too demanding activities in Madeira, but during the last…