What to do and see in Canico, Madeira Islands: The Best Things to do

SURF, SUP, MOUNTAIN - Madeira -AroundFreedom is a concept which we want to transmit to our guests; the background being the paradisiacal island of Madeira:Aroundfreedom is a company specialized in sea and mountain activities. The green/blue concept is present in all our activities. Our aim is to ensure that all moments are intensely lived by our guests, and that they feel the freedom that our activities and unique experiences are able to grant them.Exploiting the natural resources that the Island of Madeira has to offer you, enjoying the sea with its blue greenish, pleasant mild waters, through the SUP tours on the seashore, or learning how to surf on its wonderful volcanic sand beaches on the northeastern part of the island, or into the mountains dazzled by the landscapes, breathing the pure fresh air, discovering the fresh water springs, the waterfalls cutting into the deep canyons most of the times ending in exuberant lagoons of crystalline waters with stunning blues and greens and a unique world renowned forest, the “Laurissilva of the Island of Madeira”. Is there any better feeling than that to feel the freedom of when one is in contact with nature in its purest form?We render a service of quality with a professional team allowing us to ensure that all our activities are performed and enjoyed to the fullest maintaining the highest standards of security.

The Atalaia Diving Center - Madeira The Atalaia Dive Center is situated directly at the Underwater Marine Park and possibly with the best house reef of Madeira, offers diverse and safe diving for beginners as well as for experienced divers. The Dive Center Founded in March 1988 by Joe Klenk, Marco Klenk took over the Dive Center 2016 from his father Joe, who explored the underwater world of Madeira as one of the first divers ever. Together with Sasha Hartmann he now leads the newly renovated Dive Center. The team offers relaxed diving in small groups at the highest level of comfort, individual service and respectable diving education. Of course there’s space for tons of fun too. The Dive Center has a pool for educational training and Discover Scuba Diving sessions as well as direct access to six top divesites right at the doorstep. Atalaia highly values top-certified dive instructors and high-class equipment. The diving with Atalaia Diving Center as certificated CMAS / IAC and PADI Dive Resort is ideal for education from beginner’s level up to Divemaster and also offers experienced divers a great deal. No matter whether it’s the Canyon, Moray's Wall, inside the Cave or the Blue Hole, there’s always something new to discover. Boat dives in the nearby Underwater Marine Park Garajau with the big groupers are as well part of the program. On customer request we individually offer autonomous diving as buddy-team and night dives. The highlight The exclusive highlight is definitely the catamaran day trip to the offshore Underwater Marine Park of the Desertas islands - including a one-tank dive, fine catering and drinks on board as well as dolphin and whale observations on the way. The name ATALAIA indicates the area where the Dive Center is located. ATALAIA means „The Guard“. You recognize a clear male face in the rock formation of the eastern coastline about 1 kilometer from the Atalaia Diving Center. „The Guard“ watches and protects the offshore area. He embodies the guardian of the sea like Neptune or Poseidon in the mythology. Important: Please don’t forget: logbook, diving certification and medical certification (Diving fitness examination DFE)

Welcome will Madeira! Premier destination for the practice of DIP, Partial Nature Reserve Tern is your ex-libris. It is arguably the card Business par excellence of our seas and our natural beauty, providing an unforgettable diving experience. The dive center Mero Diving Center is located in the heart of this magnificent reserve and offers sea lovers the opportunity to visit this authentic sanctuary of marine life with ease and convenience.

Diving directly in front of the base and by boat – IT DOESN´T GET ANY BETTER! Short distances and travel time are pampering for divers. The base is centrally located with a reef rich with fish just one minute from its front door. Jump into the water and you are in the middle of Madeira’s Underwater Nature Reserve. There are four different diving spots that can easily be reached: A cave tunnel with an air blister, a steep face or the "Arena" with its big shoals of fish, for example. The diverse diving spots have a diving depth of 34m. You can also snorkel and the area is great for beginners’ courses, for guided dives for those with little experience, but also for seasoned divers that would like to discover the area with a partner. All other diving spots can be reached by boat with the boat trip taking between 5 and 20 minutes. We have a specially constructed aluminium speed boat for these trips.

Enjoyable mountain bike tours, that starts on the top of the mountain and ends by sea level. A vivid trail ride that may vary between challenging up hills and adrenaline full down hills. With an experienced guide leading the way, we cycle along forest tracks and water filled Levadas. A great opportunity to contemplate Madeira’s rural landscapes.

​Bem-vindo! Herzlich Willkommen bei uns auf Madeira! 1980 eröffneten wir die erste Tauchbasis auf Madeira und nun tauchen wir schon seit 37 Jahren und mittlerweile in der 2. Generation auf Madeira. Das Tauchen ist unsere absolute Leidenschaft und wir freuen uns, euch unsere wunderbare Unterwasserwelt zu zeigen! Alice und Felix Waschkewitz