Category: Portugal

Santana is a great place to add to your Madeira itinerary if you want to visit some typical Madeiran houses. This handy guide tells you about how you can visit the extremely cute, traditional Santana houses and what to expect while visiting them. This is a fun thing to do during your stay in Madeira. Trust […]

Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo hike or PR1 or Vereda do Areeiro is a peak to peak hike with unparalleled views to boast of.  This hike is rightfully touted as the best hike in Madeira for its awe inspiring scenery and never ending vistas of mountain peaks, cloud covered valleys and brilliant blue skies […]

Caldeirao Verde or PR9 is a classic levada walk in Madeira that offers sweeping views, exciting cliffside walk in some sections, takes you through some tunnels and finally culminates in a tall waterfall. Of course, all along the walk you will be walking alongside the levada, small canal made for irrigation purposes on the mountains. […]

Vereda dos balcoes or PR11 is one of the easiest but extremely rewarding hike that you can do in Madeira. After a very short and easy hike you will be treated to a spectacular scene that will simply take your breath away. There are a few catches though, so read along and all shall be […]

Achadas da Cruz is one of the hidden gems in Madeira that will leave a lasting impression on you. So make sure you include it in your Madeira itinerary. Spectacular cliff views, a relaxed walk along the water, a fun cable car ride, small terraces and summer cottages and much more. All in all it […]