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Walking & wellness in Madeira
    • Portugal - Madeira
    • 8 days
    • Walking
    • Self-guided
      • From January to December
    • 2 - 10 travellers
      • Simple
      • Superior
      • Trip code : M1105
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About the Walking & wellness in Madeira trip

Experience Madeira at your leisure and immerse yourself in a journey of wellness and well being, taking care of your mind and body while exploring the delights of the flower island.  Every detail of this tour has been designed to help you let go of everyday life, to relax and enjoy a breath of fresh air on the beautiful island of Madeira. 

There are two stages to this itinerary, as we invite you to discover the north and south coasts of the island with a choice of walks combining emblematic sites, breathtaking mountains and secret spots away from the crowds that are simply spectacular. Seeking the quieter and lesser-known areas,  away from the tourist hustle and bustle, is a priority for us.  You can enjoy active days followed by a pleasant moment of relaxation by the pool or at the spa at your accommodation. An invigorating holiday, guaranteed!

Highlights of the trip

  • Free access to the wellness area - jacuzzi, indoor pool, sauna - at your accommodations
  • Optimal location to explore the island: based in the north and then in the south
  • A choice of several hikes 
  • Private taxi transfer throughout the trip


Customize your holiday by contacting us here 

From the blog

Walking & wellness in Madeira : Day by day 

Day 1 - Arriving in Madeira

  • Welcome to Madeira! Taxi transfer from the airport to your first accommodation located :
    . Standard accommodation : in the small rural village of Boaventura, on Madeira's north coast. Set in an old farmhouse, this comfortable, carefully renovated country hotel offers a beautiful spa area with jacuzzi, sauna and indoor swimming pool. Depending on your arrival time, you can explore the village or head down to the Miradouro do Bom Jesus for a breathtaking view.
    . Superior accommodation : in the small rural village of Santana, on Madeira's east coast. On a cliff at Achada do Gramacho in Santana, the Quinta do Furão stands in between organic wines, vegetables and endemic plants of the island. 
  • First night on the North coast of Madeira

Day 2 - Caldeiro Verde

  • Walk - Queimadas > Caldeiro Verde > Ilha
    4 hours  /  14 km - 8,6 miles round trip / Ascent: +90 - Descent: -600mlevada Caldeiro Verde
  • Transfer to the starting point of your hike. The Caldeiro Verde (green cauldron) is among the highlights of the island. You will discover the laurissilva – primary forest – in all its splendor. From the Queimadas botanical park, you follow an old levada (small irrigation canal) into the heart of the "jungle" of the Green Cauldron canyon, with its waterfalls and prehistoric forest: lily of the valley trees, giant dandelions, tree laurels and miniature ferns will accompany you all the way to Ilha, a small rural village where your driver will be waiting for you.
  • Night in Boaventura or Santana.
  • MEALS included : Breakfast & dinner

Day 3 - São Jorge loop

  • Walk - São Jorge loop
    3 hours  /  8 km - 4,9 miles / Ascent: +350 - Descent: -350m
  • Morning transfer to the start of your hike in São Jorge. We invite you to discover this beautiful and wild route in between old terraced and farming lands where traces of history can be found in the watermill and typical villages. You will also enjoy a spectacular view over the ocean. Transfer back to your accommodation at the end of the walk.
  • Night in Boaventura or Santana.
  • MEALS included : Breakfast & dinner

Day 4 - Choose your activity for the day

  • The day is yours to do as you please :
    . You have the possibility to do one of two mini hikes : 
    . the site of Fanal, classified as a haven of peace and tranquillity with its hundred-year-old laurels (1h10, ascent/descent +/- 75m)
    . or a discovery of the exuberant vegetation and the Bica da Cana waterfalls at Pinaculo (01h45 +/- 150 m)
    . or transfer to Porto Moniz to have a relaxing time and enjoy the Piscinas Naturais (natural swimming pools) by the ocean. 
    . or transfer to the São Lourenço peninsula, one of the most beautiful places in Madeira, characterised by a coastal landscape carved by the influence of the wind and the ocean, boasting unique rock formations, fossils, birds and flowers. You will follow a path that runs along the two seas. (3h, 7 km, ascent/descent +/-400m; 7km).
  • Transfer to your next accommodation:
    Standard accommodation: set in Prazeres, you will enjoy the Atlantic Ocean and mountain views from your room. The hotel offers an outdoor and indoor pool, a spa and a nice terrace to enjoy a cocktail at the end of the day.
    Superior accommodation: perched on a cliff facing the sea, you will stay in a renovated traditional farmhouse with an infinity pool offering panoramic views.
  • Night on the southern coast of Madeira
  • MEALS included : Breakfast & dinner

Day 5 - Levada de Alecrim and Lagoa do Vento

  • Walk - Rabacal > Levada de Alecrim > Lagoa do Vento > Rabacal
    4 hours /  12 km - 7,4 miles / Ascent: +250 - Descent: -485m
  • Transfer to the starting point of your hike. 1 200 metres above sea level lies the deep valley of Ribeira de Janela. On the site of Rabaçal, by following the numerous levadas that fetch water from the heart of the mountain, you will discover numerous waterfalls, a forest of remarkable tree heather, the famous giant dandelion and the Madeira daisy.  Transfer back to your accommodation.
  • Night in Prazeres or Ponta do Sol.
  • MEALS included : Breakfast & dinner

Day 6 - Levada do Moinho

  • Walk - Lombada do Ponta do Sol  > Levada do Moinho > Lomnbada do Ponta do Sol
    2 hours 30  /  10 km - 6,2 miles  / Ascent: +250 - Descent: -250m
  • Transfer to the charming church of Lombada do Ponta do Sol, the starting point of your walk.
    You walk along the Levada do Moinho which winds its way through the heart of a magnificent valley. On the way, you cross a charming river with a small waterfall. After a short climb, we follow the Levada Nova for a few metres (watch out for the vertiginous passage) to arrive at some magnificent waterfalls! You then return via the same route to meet your driver in Ponta do Sol. Return by taxi to your hotel.
  • Night in Prazeres or Ponta do Sol.
  • MEALS included : Breakfast & dinner

Day 7 - Day at leisure

  • Today, once again, you have a choice  :
    .  Free day at your accommodation to enjoy the facilities. 
    . Transfer to the capital to discover Funchal and its colorful streets, gardens, museums and viewpoints. If you choose to visit Funchal, here are our suggestions:
    For the more active:
    - Take the cable car that links the city centre to the sumptuous tropical gardens surrounded by beautiful quintas. Then descend on foot or aboard a traditional wicker sledge.
    -  Head out to sea on a catamaran (2h30); relax off Madeira's spectacular coastline and watch the wildlife, dolphins, whales, rorquals and seabirds. In summer, you can swim for a few minutes off Cabo Girao during the sea trip.
    For those with a sweet tooth:
    -  A gourmet walk through the historic centre of Funchal, combining gastronomic and cultural discoveries. No fewer than 7 stops and 15 tastings to sample savoury dishes such as hot pork and garlic sandwiches, swordfish and grilled tuna, as well as sweet treats such as ginger biscuits and honey cake, not forgetting Madeira's famous rum-based Poncha cocktail (Tuesday and Friday afternoons or Wednesday mornings).
  • Night in Prazeres or Ponta do Sol. 
  • MEALS included : Breakfast & dinner

Day 8 - End of your trip in Estreito de Calheta

Camara dos Lobos

  • End of your trip in  Madeira! Private transfer to the airport.
  • MEALS included : breakfast

  • ACCESS: Madeira airport information here.

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    Deposit 1200€
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