Magical Madeira - Away From It All - Self Guided Walk

5 hotels allow you to explore the best of the north and east of the island

Coastal paths and high mountains

Traditional villages

Lush vegetation and beautiful flowers

Walking tours in Portugal, Madeira and Azores
Walking holidays in Portugal
The Algarve

This self-guided walk allows you to explore much of the centre and eastern half of the island, taking you essentially on a circular route from Funchal up to the north coast and back through the high peaks that dominate the centre of the island. On days 2, 4, 5 & 7 you walk to your hotel, on the remaining days you return by local bus but we do provide bus times!

ITINERARY

Day 1


Day 2




Day 3



Day 4




Day 5



Day 6



Day 7




Day 8

Arrival at Funchal airport and transfer to your hotel in Camacha, overnight Camacha.

(Minibus transfer to the start) A varied walk between rocky outcrops along the Levada do Furado, before dropping down onto lush pasture. Along the walk there are breathtaking views down to the coast, 14km /8.5miles. Overnight in Machico.

(You take the local bus to and from this walk) The spectacular north coast is the destination today, wild, rugged and very beautiful, 13km/ 8.2miles, overnight in Machico.

(Minibus transfer to the start) Today you follow the levada do Caldeirao Verde (Green Cauldron) the sides of the levada are swathed in heath trees and laurels creating wonderful plays of light and shade, 18km/11.2miles. Overnight in Santana.

(Minibus transfer to the start) Time to head for the mountains and a walk along the high Paul da Serra plateau,16km/10.0miles. Overnight Paul da Serra.

From your hotel you walk to Rabaçal for the spectacular 25 Fontes (waterfalls) walk - what a treat! 13km/. Overnight Paul da Serra

(Minibus transfer to the start) An easy walk along the Levada do Norte with great views down to the coast, this is the perfect way to wind down from an action packed week, 16km/10miles, overnight Funchal.

Transfer back to the airport in Funchal.

 

INCLUDED

 

7 night's accommodation in a twin/double room with en-suite facilities and breakfasts

 

6 picnics

 

Transfers to and from the airport

 

Transfer of luggage between hotels and to the start of the walks on day 2, 4, 5 & 7 

 

Comprehensive walking notes, including bus timetables and information
 

 

NOT INCLUDED
Flights, 7 dinners and travel insurance and bus fares

Closest airport – Funchal, Madeira

Cost per person

October – March: 575 euro

(supplement for period Dec 24 - Jan 3: 90 euro)

April – September: 595 euro

Single room supplement: 125 euro


Transport supplement if only one person walking: 140 euro

(if you prefer you can also pay in GBP or USD at the current exchange rate at the time of booking)

Walking holidays in the Algarve