Vereda do Fanal offers hikers the opportunity to cross a wide green area of the indigenous Laurissilva forest a trail of moderate difficulty, Vereda do Fanal ends at Fanal, where you will find a small volcanic crater classified as a Rest and Quiet Reserve by the Madeira Natural Park.
Catching the sunrise or sunset in Madeira Island is a magnificent thing. It’s definitely worth waking up at the crack of dawn or getting an early start to Pico Areiro. There’s just something about these majestic moments that make you feel completely serene. Gotta appreciate the beauty of nature!
Appreciate the marvellous views and the warm sun over the vast rural villages, always surrounded by wild flowers cultivated lands and the Atlantic Ocean in the horizon with a mixture of eucalyptus aroma.
Walking along the Madeira levada one can see farmers at work, typical houses the beautiful yellow scenery with the perfume of the mimosas in the air and fantastic views along the route.
This Trek crosses the foot of some of the highest peaks on Madeira at the central mountain massifand gives a glimpse of Nuns Valley, this is an old ‘Royal Path’ that was paved and used as one of the main routes across the island by the landed gentry.
Starting at Ribeiro Frio, this short walk follows the levada of Serra do Faial, and gives access to the Balcões viewpoint with superb views over the valley of the Ribeira da Metade.
Visiting some of the finest cliff scenery on Madeira, this walk explores the long thin peninsula at the eastern end of the island. The paths are good, but undulating!
The Levada do Rei walk is a walk in to deep green lush valley of Sao Jorge were you can experiences the splendid views of the S. Jorge river valley and the village of Ilha. Passing through and behind a waterfall, tunnels of vegetation.