Island of water and fire - Madeira

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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3. Miradouro da Rocha do Navio

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?

Las Caraibas

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Delicious calamarki, parrot fish, dourada and so much more!

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Serra e Mar

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If you want to eat a fish this is the best place in Santana!

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"O Fio" Tea House

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Delicous espada and mango mouse!

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Versus café

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The best Bolo do caco with beefsteak!!!

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Snack Bar Flor da Selva

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An obligatory stop on the Vereda dos Balcoes!

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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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