Vereda dos Balcões, located in the Ribero Frio Forest Park, is the perfect trail if you are looking for an easy 3 klm hike. To get there, we took the longest route from Ponta do Sol through Sao Vincente, Boaventura, Sao Jorge and Santana, before heading up ER 103, because I preferred the drive. After almost three weeks on the island, I found that I didn’t care to drive on the main highway – ER 101 – that ran through…
If you are touring Madeira with a car, you will certainly notice signs for Miradouro’s. Miradouro’s are viewpoints with spaces to sit and rest. They are scattered all over the island…
Often referred to as ‘The Dragons Tail’ trail, vereda da Ponta de Sao Lourenço leads you along a narrow stretch of rugged coastline along the far eastern tip of Madeira with…
The Fanal Forest – once I saw photos, it held a sort of mythical draw to me. Located high in the mountains along the Paul da Serra Plateau, it is a…
Pico Ruivo is the highest peak in Madeira, standing at 1,862 meters (6,106 feet) above sea level. This was one of the hikes that I had to do while we were…
Pico de Arieiro was the most impressive and awe inspiring hike for me during our visit to Madeira. Besides the breathtaking landscapes vying for your attention in every direction, the trail…
There are a few spots on Madeira I knew we would have to get up long before sunrise to really experience the beauty of. Bica da Cana was the most important…
Prior to arriving in Madeira, I had done oodles of research on fun little stops we could make during our three week stay so we can explore when we have some…
Madeira may be renowned for its hiking and breathtaking landscapes, but it is also a major banana producer. The south coast, where we stayed, is adorned with banana plantations, and Madalena…
This was our first hike in Madeira. Confusingly, there are two Levada do Moinho hikes in Madeira. The hike I am writing about is called Levada Do Moinho – Levada Nova…
Getting ready for a three week journey to Madeira, Portugal was a big deal this year. We planned it for almost five months before we left, finding a nice home we both…
