North Coast Madeira

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Holiday Madeira coastline hiking

North Coast Madeira Hiking Trail

Walk the coastline with small, hundred years old, paths high above sea level. Go on an adventure holiday, hiking trails on the beautiful island of flowers Madeira. Discover hidden waterfalls in the forest mountains, enjoy the breathtaking views over the Atlantic Ocean and adventurous paths along the cliffs on this hiking holiday on Madeira.

Day one

On arrival you will take a from airport to Ponta Delgada, Monte Mar Palace Hotel. Here your hiking holiday Madeira begins. The first day you can settle down and relax at the hotel. It has a magnificent view over the Atlantic ocean and the Laurissilva forest. Charge your battery for the coming days of hiking!

Day two

Ponta Delgada 11km Hotel. First hiking trip. This day you can choose a hike along the coast to the town of Sao Vicente or go higher up to the Lombada.

Day three

Onwards to the guesthouse holiday Madeira

Ponta Delgada-Arco de Sao Jorge 14km. The old stairs will take you up to the Lombadinha, land inwards by Boa Ventura are two beautiful waterfalls.  Down  to almost sea level and  the coastal path to Arco de Sao Jorge. Will stay at our guesthouse Arco de Sao Jorge.

Day 4

Arco de Sao Jorge-Sao Jorge 9,5km Arco surrounded by mountains you will take the stairs thru the forest  and cross Ribeira Funda,  option to explore the levada do Rei.  Your stay will be at a camp with several tipi tents on the plateau high up on the coastline where you have a fabulous view over the northern Coast.

Day 5

Sao Jorge-Santana 8,5km. Walking thru the town of Sao Jorge and afterwards the coastal trail to Calhau and to Hotel Quinta do Furao. Here you will stay the last three nights.

Day 6 Madeira North Coast Hiking Trail

Hotel, option to walk Pico Ruivo 6km. Pico Ruivo (1862m), the highest mountain on Madeira. Starting from Achada do Teixeira you will hike all the way up to the Pico Ruivo. The route has spectacular views, also when it’s cloudy. Because of the height you will walk mainly above the clouds.

Day 7 Madeira North Coast Hiking Trail

Hotel, option to walk levada Caldeirao Verde 13km. Levada’s are small irrigation canals which provide rain water from the forest all over Madeira. The walk leads along beautiful waterfalls between the mountains in the forest. In the evening you’ll enjoy dinner at local restaurant in Arco de Sao Jorge.

Book Trail Holiday Madeira

Madeira adventure week

Madeira adventure week

Active week with walking, biking, surfing and swimming

Holiday Madeira adventure

Day 1 arrival at Sao Jorge

Arrival  and in the evening dinner and info on this holiday Madeira places and activities.

Day 2 Hiking

Walk from Arco the Sao Jorge to Boaventura village a beautiful hike along the North coastline of Madeira, with spectacular views over the Atlantic ocean. In the afternoon you’ll visit the natural pools of Seixal for a refreshing swim.

Day 3 Surfing

Surf clinic at Porto da Cruz. The best place on Madeira with consistent waves. Perfect for beginners or improving your skills. A place on Madeira with a sandy beach. At the end of the day we will have dinner in this village.

Day 4 Pico Ruivo the peak on our holiday Madeira adventure

Mountain walk to Pico Ruivo (1862m), the highest mountain on this holiday trip to Madeira. Starting from Achada do Teixeira you will hike all the way up to the Pico Ruivo. The route has spectacular views, also when it’s cloudy. Because of the height you will walk mainly above the clouds.

Day 5

Mountainbiking at Ribiera Funda or take one of the coastal roads from Arco de Sao Jorge to Sao Vicente. Ribiera Funda is wel known for it’s MTB trails. We have made a beautiful route to discover the forests and mountains of Madeira by bike.
The coastal route leads you along the Atlantic ocean, to the town of Sao Vicente.

Day 6 holiday Madeira Levada’s

King of  the Levada the Caldeirao do inferno. Levada’s are small irrigation canals which provide rain water from the forest all over Madeira. The walk leads along beautiful waterfalls between the mountains in the forest. In the evening you’ll enjoy dinner at local restaurant in Arco de Sao Jorge.

Day 7

Free day to relax! You can go for another beautiful hike near Arco or chill out in our garden or on the terras reading a book or just hangout.

Day 8

Departure! But if your plane is leaving late, we can go for a hike at Ponta de Sao Lourenco. This is a beautiful hike at the far end on the peninsula of Madeira. Here you can see how the island was formed through the rough volcanic terrain.

Active week with walking the lavadas and mountain peaks and hiking to Botanical Garden

Madeira Hiking Experience

Holiday Madeira Hiking Experience

Day 1 arrival at Sao Jorge

Arrival and in the evening dinner and info.

Day 2 Hiking!

Coastal walk from Arco the Sao Jorge to Boaventura and in the afternoon a visit to the natural pools of Seixal for a refreshing swim.

Day 3 Levada Castelejo walk

Lavada walk Castelejo. This hike you will be treated on beautiful views and leads along the islands native flora and fauna. At the end of day a visit to Porto da Cruz where we will have dinner.

Day 4 Pico Ruivo the peak on our holiday Madeira adventure

Mountain walk to Pico Ruivo (1862m), the highest mountain on this holiday trip to Madeira. Starting from Achada do Teixeira you will hike all the way up to the Pico Ruivo. The route has spectacular views, also when it’s cloudy. Because of the height you will walk mainly above the clouds.

Day 5 Botanical Garden Holiday Madeira

In the morning take the cable car to the top to the most popular small colonial village Monte. After that you will visit the famous Botanical garden of Madeira. Later in the day you can explore Madeira’s capital Funchal.

Day 6

King of  the Levada the Caldeirao do inferno. Levada’s are small irrigation canals which provide rain water from the forest all over Madeira. The walk leads along beautiful waterfalls between the mountains in the forest. In the evening you’ll enjoy dinner at local restaurant in Arco de Sao Jorge.

Day 7

Free day to relax! You can go for another beautiful hike near Arco or chill out in our garden or on the terras reading a book or just hangout.

Day 8

Departure! But if your plane is leaving late, we can go for a hike at Ponta de Sao Lourenco. This is a beautiful hike at the far end on the peninsula of Madeira. Here you can see how the island was formed through the rough volcanic terrain.