Island of water and fire - Madeira
Island of water and fire - Madeira
Alicja Baran
I want to show you the best places on this small Atlantic island in this short guide. As many people say, there is no place for rest, because there is so much to see!
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Trails
1. Pico Areiro to Pico Ruvio
Pico do Arieiro
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Top of the top, but now (September 2024) this trail is closed due to the last fire. We recommend going to the shelter under Pico Ruvio. It takes about 2,5 km one way.
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2. Pico Grande
Pico Grande
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Now (September 2024) this trail is close due to the last fire. More details of this trail you can find here - https://en.mapy.cz/s/bopepurape
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3. Vereda do Larano
Vereda do Larano
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You can have a nice trekking from Porto da Cruz to the viewpoint of Boca do Risco. It takes about 5 km one way.
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4. Vereda dos Balcoes
PR11 Levada dos Balcões
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It is a short trail to one of the most beautiful viewpoints on the "Valey of the nuns".
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5. Ponta do Sao Lourenzo
PR8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço
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6. Levada das 25 Fontes and Levada do Risco
PR6 25 Fontes hike & Levada do Risco
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It is lovely trekking in the woods next to the neverending Levada. On your way, you must try poncha in the shelter!
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7. Banana Route
RB1 Verena da Ladeira (Banana route)
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If you wanna see the plantation of this yellow fruit you must go there!
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8. Fanal Forest
Fanal Forestry Station
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Magical place. If you are lucky and you have fog, you can have one of the most magical walks on the island!
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Viewpoints
1. Teleferico das Achadas da Cruz
Teleférico das Achadas da Cruz
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2. Cabor Girao
Cape Girão
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Miradouro da Rocha do Navio
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4. Miradouro do Guindaste
Miradouro do Guindaste
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5. Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
Miradouro da Ponta do Rosto
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6. Ponta Pargo
Miradouro Farol da Ponta do Pargo
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7. Cascata dos Anjos
Cascata dos Anjos
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8. Miradouro do Veu da Noiva
Miradouro do Véu da Noiva
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9. Lombo do Mouro
Lombo do Mouro viewpoint
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10. Miradouro Bica da Cana
Bica da Cana peak and viewpoint (view of Pico Ruivo & Nuns valley)
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11. Ribiera da Janela
Ribeira da Janela
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Other things to do?
1. Visit Santana to see typical houses for this island
Santana
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2. Go to Porto Moniz and swim in the natural pools
Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
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3. Go to Funchal and book a tour in Blandy's Wine Lodge
Blandy's Wine Lodge
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4. Take a cruise form Funchal and see dolphins!
Magic Dolphin
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Where to eat?
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Casa do Bolo do Caco
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The Studio: Specialty Coffee & Brunch
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ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Alicja Baran
Hi, my name is Alicja and I'm 22 years old traveler from Poland. I love to explore new places, take pictures from all over the world and share them with you - people who are curious about nature, people and other cultures. I have an Instagram profile _owcanawalizkach_. You can also find articles in my native language on www.polakwpodrozy.pl. Enjoy!
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