10 Walking Tours in Madeira Islands That You Shouldn't Miss

Embark on a beautiful journey of the South West and North West part of Madeira Island where you will have the opportunity to visit the highest promontory in Europe, Cabo Girão and also Porto Moniz where you will find the towns natural pools formed from volcanic rocks.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Hotel/port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by air-conditioned minivan

Exclusions: Food and drinks

The walk takes place in the middle of the Rabaçal valley, one of our most prized nature attractions in the Madeiran Laurissilva forest, the largest laurel forest in the world! ​Possibly the most underrated hike on the island, away from the big crowds and a must do for all nature and Madeira Lovers! The hike is a moderate, 15km walk, including a fair amount of steps to overcome as well as a tunnel, flat and spacious.​ It takes approximately 4:30 hours to complete ranging in altitudes of 900m to 1290m above sea level. We are one of the smaller operators on the island and all our hikes are in small groups of 7 persons maximum. This creates a more intimate setting where everybody can hear the guide and feel more involved in the experience. We take our time and personalise the experience according to the day, the weather and group dynamic and we are very attentive to our clients photography needs. Nobody regrets booking with us.

Inclusions: All taxes, fees and handling charges, Driver/guide, Professional Mountain Guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Gratuities

This is a hard lever trail in the mountainous massif of Madeira that passes through Curral das Freiras (Nun's Valley) and begins at Encumeada, the central zone that divides the north and the south sides of the island. The first part of the route takes you on an accessible trail that passes through Curral Jangão and gradually ascends to Chão da Relvinha, where we'll descend til Fajã Escura. Arriving here, we follow Fajã dos Cardos, where we'll see a trail surrounded by agricultural plantations. This is where we start to climb til Boca das Torrinhas, a point where you can contemplate the view over Curral das Freiras. We'll return with constant ascents and descents, til Encumeada, in a rail with basaltic steps.

Inclusions: Certified Mountain / Naturalist guide, Torch, Personal insurance, Taxes

Exclusions: Optional lunch package plus € 8.

It is one of the most emblematic and most visited pedestrian walks on the island of Madeira. An authentic gift for our senses. Along the trail enjoy centurial laurel and heather beyond its unforgettable waterfalls and fountains, 25 in all respects living up to its name. The use of a walking stick, proper footwear and water is recommended.

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We started this course in the village of Porto da Cruz and ended in Machico. The route is made by footpath, once used by locals to transport their crops from Porto da Cruz to Machico south. Along the way we have fabulous views of the north coast and in some days you can see the island of Porto Santo.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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Have you ever dreamed about celebrating a start of the new day on the very top of the paradise Madeira island? Just allow yourself to dream and we will make this fantastic experience real! We’ll start our walk still in the dark and we’ll be walking up for 2.5 kilometers, admiring the magnificent night sky, with billions of stars just above our heads. After ~1.5 hour we’ll reach Ruivo Peak, the highest point of the island, and there, being at the highest point for hundreds of kilometers away, we will meet the new day, inspired and motivated to reach any further goals you have.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, Bottled water, Torches, Driver/guide, Live commentary on board, Local guide, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Port pickup and drop-off, Transport by private vehicle, Insurance, Free WIFI onboard

Exclusions: Food and Drinks, Hiking clothes, hiking boots or sport shoes, Wind/rain proof jacket, hats, scarfs and gloves

Pico Ruivo is the highest point in Madeira, this walk will take you through from Pico Arieiro (third highest point) to Pico Ruivo. Expect spectacular scenery, breathtaking moments and amazing rock formations. This is a hike not to be missed.

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: Food and drinks

Our local and qualified staff has a passion for nature and will transmit the best information about the history, Fauna and Flora of the Island. Our mission is to innovate, ensure excellence and being environmental friendly. We are a company that you can trust with a touch of originality, creativity and great mood. Come, walk with us and be delighted with the best that Madeira has to offer, a truly unforgettable experience!

Inclusions: Hiking wood staff, Air-conditioned vehicle

Exclusions: No snacks provided

The 25 Fontes (25 fountains) levada is one of the most popular in Madeira Island. Its name lives up to the number of fountains or little waterfalls that’s possible to count once you arrive there Stating in Rabaçal and going to the 25 Fontes, the path reveals many landscapes and wonderful sensations. Along the way it’s possible to admire a wide variety of endemic species of the flora and fauna of the region. Enjoy the contact with nature and absorb everything that it has to offer! After arriving to the 25 Fontes delight yourself with the landscapes and the environment, like the waterfalls gushing toward a magnificent lagoon. Take a break and open your mind. There are even people that dive into the gelid waters. Rabaçal is a unique and magic place, abundant with cascades, fountains, lagoon and much more! Come and discover! It includes: Levada, Lagoon, Waterfall, Birds, Viewpoint, Endemic flora, Abyss

Inclusions: Driver/Local guide, Hotel/Apartament/Port pickup and drop-off, Private tour, Transport by private vehicle, Free WIFI onboard, Insurance

Exclusions: Food and drinks, Clothing

About 4 hours and 30 minutes, starting at Paúl da Serra, going down to the Rabaçal valley for the first levada, which takes us to the first waterfall, the Risco waterfall. We descend to find the second levada of the 25 fountains thus providing wonderful and unique views of the Rabaçal valley, finding endemic species of fauna and flora along the way to reach the 25 fountains lagoon. On the way back we passed a tunnel of about 800 meters

Inclusions: Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes

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