Walking & wellness in Madeira

Transfer to the starting point of your hike. The Caldeiro Verde (green cauldron) is among the highlights of the island. You will discover the laurissilva – primary forest – in all its splendor. From the Queimadas botanical park, you follow an old levada (small irrigation canal) into the heart of the "jungle" of the Green Cauldron canyon, with its waterfalls and prehistoric forest: lily of the valley trees, giant dandelions, tree laurels and miniature ferns will accompany you all the way to Ilha, a small rural village where your driver will be waiting for you.

Walk : Queimadas > Caldeiro Verde > Ilha | 4h | 14 km - 8,6 miles | Elevation : +90m/-600m
Meals included : breakfast and dinner
Night : Boaventura or Santana

Morning transfer to the start of your hike in São Jorge. We invite you to discover this beautiful and wild route in between old terraced and farming lands where traces of history can be found in the watermill and typical villages. You will also enjoy a spectacular view over the ocean. Transfer back to your accommodation at the end of the walk.

Walk : São Jorge loop | 3h | 8 km - 4,9 miles | Elevation : +/-350m
Meals included : breakfast and dinner
Night : Boaventura or Santana

The day is yours to do as you please :

. You have the possibility to do one of two mini hikes : 
. the site of Fanal, classified as a haven of peace and tranquillity with its hundred-year-old laurels
Walk: 1h10 | Elevation : +/- 75m

. or a discovery of the exuberant vegetation and the Bica da Cana waterfalls at Pinaculo
Walk : 1h45 | Elevation : +/- 150m

. or transfer to Porto Moniz to have a relaxing time and enjoy the Piscinas Naturais (natural swimming pools) by the ocean. 

. or transfer to the São Lourenço peninsula, one of the most beautiful places in Madeira, characterised by a coastal landscape carved by the influence of the wind and the ocean, boasting unique rock formations, fossils, birds and flowers. You will follow a path that runs along the two seas.
Walk : 3h | 7 km | Elevation : +/-400m

Transfer to your next accommodation:

Standard accommodation: set in Prazeres, you will enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and mountain views from your room. The hotel offers an outdoor and indoor pool, a spa and a nice terrace to enjoy a cocktail at the end of the day.

Superior accommodation: perched on a cliff facing the sea, you will stay in a renovated traditional farmhouse with an infinity pool offering panoramic views.

Meals included : Breakfast & dinner
Night : Prazeres or Ponta do Sol

Transfer to the starting point of your hike. 1 200 metres above sea level lies the deep valley of Ribeira de Janela. On the site of Rabaçal, by following the numerous levadas that fetch water from the heart of the mountain, you will discover numerous waterfalls, a forest of remarkable tree heather, the famous giant dandelion and the Madeira daisy.  Transfer back to your accommodation.

Walk : Rabacal > Levada de Alecrim > Lagoa do Vento > Rabacal | 4h | 12 km - 7,4 miles | Elevation : +250m/-485m
Meals included :  breakfast and dinner
Night : Prazeres or Ponta do Sol

Transfer to the charming church of Lombada do Ponta do Sol, the starting point of your walk.
You walk along the Levada do Moinho which winds its way through the heart of a magnificent valley. On the way, you cross a charming river with a small waterfall. After a short climb, we follow the Levada Nova for a few metres (watch out for the vertiginous passage) to arrive at some magnificent waterfalls! You then return via the same route to meet your driver in Ponta do Sol. Return by taxi to your hotel.

Walk : Lombada do Ponta do Sol  > Levada do Moinho > Lombada do Ponta do Sol | 2h30 | 10 km - 6,2 miles | Elevation : +/-250m
Meals included :  breakfast and dinner
Night : Prazeres or Ponta do Sol

Today, once again, you have a choice  :
.  Free day at your accommodation to enjoy the facilities. 
. Transfer to the capital to discover Funchal and its colorful streets, gardens, museums and viewpoints. If you choose to visit Funchal, here are our suggestions:

For the more active
. Take the cable car that links the city centre to the sumptuous tropical gardens surrounded by beautiful quintas. Then descend on foot or aboard a traditional wicker sledge.
. Head out to sea on a catamaran (2h30); relax off Madeira's spectacular coastline and watch the wildlife, dolphins, whales, rorquals and seabirds. In summer, you can swim for a few minutes off Cabo Girao during the sea trip.

For those with a sweet tooth:
. A gourmet walk through the historic centre of Funchal, combining gastronomic and cultural discoveries. No fewer than 7 stops and 15 tastings to sample savoury dishes such as hot pork and garlic sandwiches, swordfish and grilled tuna, as well as sweet treats such as ginger biscuits and honey cake, not forgetting Madeira's famous rum-based Poncha cocktail (Tuesday and Friday afternoons or Wednesday mornings).

Meals included :  breakfast and dinner
Night : Prazeres or Ponta do Sol

End of your trip in  Madeira! Private transfer to the airport.

Meals included : breakfast