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Day 1
Day 2
Day 3
Day 4
Day 5
Day 6
Day 7
Day 8
Day 9
Day 10
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Arrival at Funchal airport and transfer to Machico, overnight Machico
You take the local bus to and from the walk along the Sao Lourenco peninsula, famous for its scenery and multicoloured cliffs. Distances maybe short but you can easily spend all day here, 8km / 5 miles. Overnight Machico
Minibus transfer to the Levada Canical from where you walk along the wild, rugged north coast to the small coastal town of Porto Moniz, 13km / 8.2miles. Overnight Porto da Cruz
You take the local bus to and from the walk along the Levada do Castelejo. This narrow levada takes you from a cornucopia of tiny cultivated fields to the wilderness of Ribeira Frio with its limpid pools, mimosas and fine leaved laurels, 9km / 5.6miles. Overnight Porto da Cruz
(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.
A day to explore the town of Santana and have a gentle ramble around the agricultural landscape with great views to the coast, 9.5km / 5.9miles. Overnight Santana
(Minibus transfer to the high plateau). From here you walk through the mountains with little climbing, an absolutely fantastic walk with magnificent views all round to your resting place at Paul da Serra, 13km / 8miles. Overnight Paul da Serra
From your hotel you walk to Rabacal for the spectacular 25 Fontes (waterfalls) walk - what a treat!, 13km/8.2miles. Overnight in Paul da Serra.
(Minibus transfer to Prazeres). Today you can stroll along the Levada Calheta – Ponta do Pargo as it contours the sun drenched plains above the coast. Gorgeous all year round and in summer it is swathed in hydrangeas and agapanthus, 15km / 9.8miles. Overnight Arco da Calheta.
Either a day just to relax or you can take a taxi to explore the coast, 12.5km/7.8miles. Overnight Arco da Calheta
Transfer back to the airport at Funchal
(It is possible to replace the 2 nights in Arco with 2 nights in Funchal)

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10 night's accommodation in a twin/double room with en-suite facilities and breakfasts |
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9 picnics |
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Transfers to and from the airport |
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Transfer of luggage between hotels and to the start of the walks on day 3, 5, 7 and 9 |
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Comprehensive walking notes, including bus timetables and information |
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NOT INCLUDED Flights, 10 dinners, travel insurance and bus fares |
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