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  • Queimads - Caldeirao Verde

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    near Achada do Marquês, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    HelenVJ
    Distance
    8.30mi
    Elevation +
    6955f
    TrailRank
    49
    Photo ofQueimads - Caldeirao Verde Photo ofQueimads - Caldeirao Verde Photo ofQueimads - Caldeirao Verde

    The walk was really pretty. Lucky with the weather as the only rain was from walking underneath small showers of waterfalls. Walk in the mountains starting with wide paths along the levadas. lots of large stones and roo...

  • Madeira ~ PR8 👉 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço

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    near Caniçal, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Gilles C
    Distance
    4.74mi
    Elevation +
    1030f
    TrailRank
    43
    Photo ofMadeira ~ PR8 👉 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço Photo ofMadeira ~ PR8 👉 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço Photo ofMadeira ~ PR8 👉 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço

    to quote wikipedia "Ponta de São Lourenço is the easternmost point of the island of Madeira. It is inside the town of Caniçal and forms a part of the municipality of Machico. Its terrain are made up of rocks and herbaceo...

  • Levada do Alecrim hike from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    HelenVJ
    Distance
    6.26mi
    Elevation +
    2129f
    TrailRank
    39
    Photo ofLevada do Alecrim hike from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall Photo ofLevada do Alecrim hike from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall Photo ofLevada do Alecrim hike from Rabaçal to Risco Waterfall

    The walk starts at Rabaçal from where we follow the Levada do Alecrim (rosemary), one of the most beautiful levadas of Madeira. Along the trail we can enjoy the variety of endemic flora and take in amazing views down int...

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  • Curral das Freiras 9km circular loop

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    near Curral das Freiras, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    hickmagp
    Distance
    5.64mi
    Elevation +
    1385f
    TrailRank
    38| Rating 4.33
    Photo ofCurral das Freiras 9km circular loop Photo ofCurral das Freiras 9km circular loop Photo ofCurral das Freiras 9km circular loop

    Starting at the hotel Eira Do Serrado at the top of the mountain, walk back down the road a few turns until you reach the junction of old road (cross the barrier) follow the old road to Curral das Freiras. You will need ...

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  • Walk through UNESCO Laurisilva forest to Faja do Penedo

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    near Fajã do Penedo, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    HelenVJ
    Distance
    7.21mi
    Elevation +
    4961f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofWalk through UNESCO Laurisilva forest to Faja do Penedo Photo ofWalk through UNESCO Laurisilva forest to Faja do Penedo Photo ofWalk through UNESCO Laurisilva forest to Faja do Penedo

    The trail begins in Boaventure, a hamlet of houses perched on the hillside at the top of the valley. We start with almost two hundred meters of incline, the rest is relatively flat, taking us from the top of the valley a...

  • Scenic coastal walk along the Vereda do Larano to Porto da Cruz

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    near Ribeira Seca, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    HelenVJ
    Distance
    5.77mi
    Elevation +
    3865f
    TrailRank
    37
    Photo ofScenic coastal walk along the Vereda do Larano to Porto da Cruz Photo ofScenic coastal walk along the Vereda do Larano to Porto da Cruz Photo ofScenic coastal walk along the Vereda do Larano to Porto da Cruz

    Starting point Machico. We follow a levada (irrigation canal), weaving through a rural landscape where small plots are planted with various fruits and vegetables grow side by side with exotic forests. We follow the path ...

  • Levada Nova valley walk

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    near Canhas, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    HelenVJ
    Distance
    5.52mi
    Elevation +
    1932f
    TrailRank
    35
    Photo ofLevada Nova valley walk Photo ofLevada Nova valley walk Photo ofLevada Nova valley walk

    Our walk today begins from Lombada, just inland from Ponta de Sol. We follow the Levada Nova, guiding us round the hillside with views over the coastline and villages of Ribeira Brava. The landscape here gives us a great...

  • São Lourenço Peninsula

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    near Caniçal, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Nigel.laflin
    Distance
    5.35mi
    Elevation +
    1309f
    TrailRank
    34
    Photo ofSão Lourenço Peninsula Photo ofSão Lourenço Peninsula Photo ofSão Lourenço Peninsula

    Steep paths with some patches of loose stones. Need a head for heights but stunning scenery on a clear day. Well worth climbing the final peak even but frat care needed on the steep path up.

  • Barreira- levada da Negra walk (5km but could be longer)

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    near Estrela, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    hickmagp
    Distance
    3.15mi
    Elevation +
    594f
    TrailRank
    33
    Photo ofBarreira- levada da Negra walk (5km but could be longer) Photo ofBarreira- levada da Negra walk (5km but could be longer) Photo ofBarreira- levada da Negra walk (5km but could be longer)

    Levada da Negra is a less frequently visited levada walk. We parked in some well defined flat parking areas just before the road started to climb steeply and walked along the road until it started to go downhill again. T...

  • FUNCHAL Walking around the city

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    near Santa Luzia, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Галина Переверзєва
    Distance
    14.77mi
    Elevation +
    4160f
    TrailRank
    32
    Photo ofFUNCHAL Walking around the city Photo ofFUNCHAL Walking around the city Photo ofFUNCHAL Walking around the city

    Our first day in Funchal. We visited shop O Bordao (to buy camping gas) - Santa Catarina Park - Cathedral of Our Lady of the Assumption - Praia do Almirante Reis (Beach) - Madeira Botanical Garden - then we used cable c...

  • Funchal to Câmara de Lobos

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    near Santa Luzia, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Michael King00
    Distance
    13.04mi
    Elevation +
    1076f
    TrailRank
    31
    Photo ofFunchal to Câmara de Lobos Photo ofFunchal to Câmara de Lobos Photo ofFunchal to Câmara de Lobos

    Pleasant, easy walk from Funchal waterfront to Câmara de Lobos and return. Beware though - the famous tunnel through a cliff and rocks has been closed and this forces you to walk around the road at one point about two th...

  • Camara de Lobos - Easy stroll along the beach

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    near Panasqueira, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Tom De Bruycker
    Distance
    3.32mi
    Elevation +
    531f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofCamara de Lobos - Easy stroll along the beach Photo ofCamara de Lobos - Easy stroll along the beach Photo ofCamara de Lobos - Easy stroll along the beach

    We planned to go eat some fish at Villa do Peixe in Camara de Lobos since we read great reviews on the place. We decided to include a nice walk along the beach to get there and back. The walk is very pleasant, very easy ...

  • Senhora do Rosário

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    near Senhora do Rosário, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Nigel.laflin
    Distance
    1.55mi
    Elevation +
    715f
    TrailRank
    30
    Photo ofSenhora do Rosário Photo ofSenhora do Rosário Photo ofSenhora do Rosário

    Great little woodland walk that took longer than the average due to frequent photographic stops. Views not available with low cloud and light rain but very atmospheric in the mist.

  • Pico de Ruivo, Madeira's highest point.

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    near Ribeiro Frio, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    HelenVJ
    Distance
    6.58mi
    Elevation +
    3717f
    TrailRank
    29
    Photo ofPico de Ruivo, Madeira's highest point. Photo ofPico de Ruivo, Madeira's highest point. Photo ofPico de Ruivo, Madeira's highest point.

    The walk starts at Pico Arieiro (1,862m). From here we follow the trail to the summit of Pico Ruivo (1,862m), Madeira's highest point, where on a clear day we are rewarded with stunning views down over the island. This r...

  • Fanal Laurissilva forest

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    near Ribeira Funda, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Tom De Bruycker
    Distance
    2.29mi
    Elevation +
    351f
    TrailRank
    27
    Photo ofFanal Laurissilva forest Photo ofFanal Laurissilva forest Photo ofFanal Laurissilva forest

    Magical forest in Fanal. Most spectacle when foggy conditions. (I think it’s almost always foggy in this place) Very nice trees in all kind of shapes! Must do when in Madeira!

  • Rota da Banana - Madalena do Mar

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    near Madalena do Mar, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    luisfreitas
    Distance
    1.24mi
    Elevation +
    121f
    TrailRank
    26| Rating 5.0
    Photo ofRota da Banana - Madalena do Mar Photo ofRota da Banana - Madalena do Mar Photo ofRota da Banana - Madalena do Mar

    An easy circular route that guides you through the banana fields. Some bars along the way, a fresh swim or a sunset may also be included as a great way to end the day. https://discovermadeira.blogspot.com/

    A nice walk through the banana trees. Thank you !
    AnnickT

  • Bica da Cana short walk

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    near Senhora do Rosário, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Tom De Bruycker
    Distance
    0.94mi
    Elevation +
    249f
    TrailRank
    24
    Photo ofBica da Cana short walk Photo ofBica da Cana short walk Photo ofBica da Cana short walk

    Easy, short trip towards the top of Bica da Cana. There’s a miradouro (viewing-point) When we were there the only view we had was the fog. Shit happens :-)

  • Caminho de Tanque, Canicio Madeira

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    near Tendeira, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    arby101ca
    Distance
    4.34mi
    Elevation +
    971f
    TrailRank
    23
    Photo ofCaminho de Tanque, Canicio Madeira Photo ofCaminho de Tanque, Canicio Madeira

    From Canicio de Baixo to Canicio via Caminho dos Tanques and the new road traversing the valley. Went up past the corner where the speeding bus killed many people.

  • Ribeira do Raposo

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    near Ribeira do Raposo, Madeira (Portugal)
    Author
    Nigel.laflin
    Distance
    5.05mi
    Elevation +
    125f
    TrailRank
    21
    Photo ofRibeira do Raposo

    Interesting walk in the rain!!! Worth it to see the falls but unlike previous occasions not able to reach the waterfall pool as way to much water in the river. Water currently diverted away from the the water slide aroun...

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