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25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

25 Fountains Levada: Hiking Tour in Madeira Rabaçal Valley (PR6)

Starting in the serene Paul da Serra and descending into the stunning Rabaçal Valley, you'll walk through the lush Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage site. Unlike other to…

Approx. 420 minutesView on Viator →
Sunrise in Areeiro Peak

Sunrise in Areeiro Peak

In Portugal they have a say: "early to bed, early to rise, makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise ", and in this tour you will experience the revigorating energy of a sunrise, and w…

Approx. 300 minutesView on Viator →
Caldeirão Verde Levada (PR 9) - Guided Madeira Levada Walk

Caldeirão Verde Levada (PR 9) - Guided Madeira Levada Walk

Wander through the UNESCO-listed Laurissilva Forest, offering an unparalleled connection with nature. You’ll walk through lush landscapes, rich in unique plant species, and have th…

Approx. 420 minutesView on Viator →
Stairway to Heaven Pico do Areeiro in Madeira Island

Stairway to Heaven Pico do Areeiro in Madeira Island

Embark on an adventure through Madeira’s breathtaking landscapes, starting in the Ecological Park of Funchal, surrounded by lush greenery and diverse terrain. The trail leads to Po…

Approx. 420 minutesView on Viator →
Amazing East Tour

Amazing East Tour

Come and live Madeiras history. Starting from the reception of your hotel we make our way, passing the Eucalyptus and Mimosa forests unto the breathtaking mountains of Pico do Arie…

Approx. 420 minutesView on Viator →
Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira

Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo (PR 1) - Hiking Tour in Madeira

Walk from Pico do Areeiro to the top of Madeira Island in a hiking tour full of emotion and marvellous landscapes.…

Approx. 360 minutesView on Viator →

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