6 - 11 km
100 - 600 m
8 Days & 7 Nights
1.000 EUR
Laurissilva Forest - UNESCO World Heritage site
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SELF-GUIDED 2022 PRICES
Low Season1.000 EUR
Single Room+ 330 EUR
04 Jan - 24 Feb
29 Oct - 15 Dec
High Season1.200 EUR
Single Room+ 410 EUR
25 Feb - 28 Oct
Price Notes
• prices per person for a minimum of 2 people in double/twin room
• solo traveler supplement on request
Transfer from Funchal Airport to Ponta do Sol
Welcome to Madeira!
Our guide will pick you up at the airport and drive you to your hotel in Ponta do Sol. Once there, you can spend some time at the swimming pool, take a nap, or relax with a beautiful mountainous view.
Hike Levada do Moinho - Ponta do Sol
Your day will start with a transfer to the beginning of the hike.
Once there, you will start walking in the Levada do Moinho, a great hike with fantastic panoramic views of the valley. This is a very pleasant and easy trail, to begin with, allowing you to enjoy the island all year round due to its mild climate. Along the way, you'll see fantastic views arising, such as cultivated farmland, green fields, and the beautiful village of Ponta do Sol. Similar to other walking paths in Madeira Island, the beauty is immense and there is always time to take a break and appreciate the several species of fauna, flora, and lots of waterfalls. Your hike will end in the hotel.
Hike Rabaçal & 25 Fontes
After arriving at the surroundings of Rabaçal, begin your hike, and today there will be an amazing hidden secret awaiting!
Gently descending to Rabaçal, you will find a path that will take you to an impressive waterfall as it goes along the Levada do Risco. This path reveals many landscapes, wonderful sensations, and a wide variety of endemic species. After a short while, you will arrive at the Lagoa das 25 Fontes (Lagoon of the 25 Springs). The waters that formed this place permeated through the wall that forms the lagoon, and also came from the top of the mountain marsh (Paúl da Serra). This allowed for the construction of the 25 Fontes Levada in 1835 and it has always been a diamond for our eyes. A transfer will take you to a new accommodation.
Hike from Jardim do Mar to Paúl do Mar
Today you will walk through a route full of heritage, located on the west side of Madeira Island, and was one of the few routes available for the population to access the coastline.
It is an opportunity to walk calmly and absorb the landscape of the seashore and the land filled with terraced farm plots which are held in place by stone walls. Designated as a "municipal path", this trail is genuine historical heritage, bearing witness to the isolation of past generations and to the ingenious and difficult trails built by the people to overcome it. The day will end with a short transfer back, but make sure to explore Paúl do Mar, an old fishing village known for the export of tuna, which has a small and lovely parish on the seashore and stunning views of the cliffs.
Hike from Paúl da Serra to Fanal
The trail reserved for today is included in the area of Laurissilva Forest, which is classified by UNESCO as a Natural World Heritage site since 1999 and a member of the European network of sites of community importance - Natura 2000.
Start in Paúl da Serra plateau and follow the trail to visit several viewpoints that reveal a set of beautiful landscapes, which highlight the valley of Ribeira da Janela and Chão da Ribeira. Pay attention to the area known as "Fio" where visitors can appreciate what is left of an ingenious apparatus of steel cables that were used to carry wood and shrubs collected in the Fanal forest. After, you will arrive at Fanal, a small volcanic crater classified as a resting reserve of the Natural Park of Madeira with the centenary forest of Ocofeafoefens trees.
Hike Levada do Moinho - Porto Moniz
Today is going to be an amazing day!
Find some dense landscape where you can feel and hear the water falling from the rocks, creating a natural and relaxing symphony of sounds. Enjoy the fantastic scenery that arises, full of maritime pine, eucalyptus, and other dense vegetation that is characteristic of Madeira's native forest - Laurissilva. Pass by species such as the Canary Willow, the large Madeira Laurel, Madeira Mahogany, and the Lily-of-the-valley-tree, that abound along the Levada. Look through windows of open areas until the end of the hike, passing through small rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. Some stone stairs will take you to the entrance doors of the Porto Moniz. Your hotel awaits but if you still have energy, do not forget to visit the natural pools in the town.
Visit Cape Girão & Funchal
A transfer will take you to Cape Girão, where you will have some free time.
Once there in the belvedere, enjoy one of the most panoramic views of the Island, including the views of Funchal. After another transfer, you will arrive in Funchal and have the rest of the day free. This is the most famous city of Madeira and people love to walk the streets of its cosmopolitan center. Look for its historical sites like the cathedral or find the best ocean view spots. The opportunities are endless. You must also find the market of Funchal and enjoy part of your day tasting the best gastronomy from the islands, from meat skewer to banana cake or the traditional Poncha drink. You will not be disappointed!
Transfer to Funchal Airport
Our splendid program has come to an end.
We hope that the memories and experiences that we have created and shared stay with you forever. Come back soon to discover some more of Portugal's Nature Trails!
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