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Walking in Madeira

5 reviews
Available Departures: May, Jun, Sep, Oct, Nov

8 days from

US$1,505

without flights
Walk & Trek
Guided Group
LEISURELY LEISURELY

Lush levadas, fantastic flora and charming coastal walks on the sun kissed island of Madeira

Trip Code: MFS
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To show the relative difficulty of our holidays, each trip is graded on a scale of 1 to 12, with 12 being the most challenging. Although we have tried to make our grading system as clear as possible, it cannot take into account your personal interests, abilities or experience. If you have any questions about the nature of a particular trip or its suitability for you, please read the 'Is this holiday for you?' section or contact us.

 1 - 3 LEISURELY
1 - 3 LEISURELY

Suitable for most people in good health, holidays at this grade include only limited amounts of activity.

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4 - 6 MODERATE
4 - 6 MODERATE

Suitable for reasonably fit individuals, such as weekend walkers and cyclists. There can be the occasional more difficult day.

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7 - 9 CHALLENGING
7 - 9 CHALLENGING

Physically challenging holidays, where you need to be prepared before you go.

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10 - 12 TOUGH
10 - 12 TOUGH

Our toughest holidays, involving many long days, often in isolated areas. A high level of fitness and previous wilderness and mountain experience is essential.

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Walking in Madeira

Highlights
  • Discover the varied landscape of Madeira on a series of easy paced walks

  • Visit a rum distillery, a Madeira wine cellar and Funchal’s Mercado dos Lavradores

  • Walk the flower fringed Caldeirao Verde and the Levada das 25 Fontes

  • Seafront hotels in pretty Porto Moniz and the charming fishing village of Paul do Mar


At a Glance
  • 5 days easy paced walking
  • Join In Funchal

Accommodation & Meals
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • 4 nights Hotel with swimming pool
  • 2 nights Hotel
  • 1 nights Guesthouse
  • 7 Breakfasts
  • 6 Lunches
  • 5 Dinners
  • 4 nights Hotel with swimming pool
  • 1 nights Guesthouse
  • 2 nights Hotel
Overview

Discover the footpaths and flavours of Madeira, from the rugged North to the delightfully sunny South, on this relaxed walking holiday; each of our walks will be elegantly embroidered by the fantastically colourful flora, flavoursome cuisine and a warm welcome from Madeira's friendly islanders. During the course of our week we will walk along flower fringed levada and through lush laurel forests, take picnics in quiet coves and follow coastal paths with sweeping Atlantic ocean views; we will also take the easy route to the island’s highest point, Pico Ruivo. Our walks are designed to showcase the island’s rich variety of landscapes and are sure to delight both seasoned and budding gardeners. Madeira offers beautiful blooms to admire all year around and, whether or not you know your Aloe from your Agapanthus, you are sure to be charmed by the island’s colourful and abundant flora. 


Along the way we will stay in comfortable hotels, complete with swimming pools and spas, in pretty villages, coastal towns & fishing villages, where we will also have plenty of time to sit back, relax and soak up the year round sunshine. Much more than just a walking holiday, we’ll also get to discover the flavours of the island from the countless tropical fruits on display in the bustling Mercado do Lavradores in Funchal, or the slab of delicious honey cake in our picnic lunch, to the sweet and rich Madeira wine and potent sugar cane rum (best saved till post walk!). If you’re looking for a relaxed walking holiday, which will help you discover the real essence of Madeira, then this is the perfect choice.

Is this holiday for you?

This holiday is designed for you to enjoy the best of Madeira with a variety of easy paced walks and active sightseeing. On average we will be walking for around 4hrs per day, on trails that are good underfoot.  Madeira is famous for its levada trails and volcanic topography, therefore we will encounter some short exposed sections and a reasonable amount of descent on some of the days …

This holiday is designed for you to enjoy the best of Madeira with a variety of easy paced walks and active sightseeing. On average we will be walking for around 4hrs per day, on trails that are good underfoot.  Madeira is famous for its levada trails and volcanic topography, therefore we will encounter some short exposed sections and a reasonable amount of descent on some of the days. All walks can be considered optional and you’ll only need to carry a small day pack. Each day there will be some free time relax and enjoy the hotel’s pool and spa facilities or for exploring at your own leisure. This holiday is suitable for anyone looking for an active way to really explore the diversity of the island and to experience its varied footpaths, flora and flavours!

Why KE?

FLY FROM UK REGIONAL AIRPORTS

KE's departures run Monday to Monday,  rather than Saturday to Saturday, allowing you to take full advantage of the range of reasonably priced low costs airlines flights offered from a wide variety of UK regional airports.

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