Ponta de São Lourenço
Essential mountain walking know-how
The first step to a successful and safe (non-group) walking experience in the mountains of Madeira Island is ... PLANNING The level of planning required depends on factors such as weather forecast, experience, the route, etc. Always plan for the best ... take with you the essentials, and know your limits. This applies not only…
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25 Fontes Falls
The cascade of 25 Fontes (25 fountains) is a group of waterfalls located on the Serrado site of the parish Ribeira da Janela, near the town of Porto Moniz, Madeira Island. This cascade descends from the top of 30 meters in height forming a varied set of waterfalls / springs that go down the rocks…
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Pico do Arieiro
With its altitude of 1818 meters is the Pico do Arieiro the third highest peak on the island. From there you can walk towards Pico Ruivo (1862 meters) which is the highest peak on the Madeira Islands. You can reach Pico do Arieiro by car. There is easy road access to the summit, with a…
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Levada Walks
Madeira`s Natural Heritage has been officially recognized as one of the most impressive landscapes in the world. Due to its prehistoric forest, the Laurel forest, it has received one of the very rare UNESCO Natural World Heritage classifications in 1999. One of the best ways to explore the island is by walking alongside the Levada…
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