Mountain Expedition Madeira

Funchal – Levada Vale Paraiso – Morena – Santo da Serra – Machico – Funchal  

Travelling through our astonishing Southeast Coast and remote places such as Morena and Santo da Serra. All this combined with a very light and easy “Levada Walk”. Ending at Machico the place where the Portuguese landed for the very first time.  

Levada Vale Paraiso (45minutes): a magnificent walk along the levada of Serra do Faial which is over one hundred years old. Starting in Vale do Paraíso and finishing in Rochão. Along the way you'll see cultivated terraces, spectacular gardens and beautiful views over the village of Camacha.  

Machico, it was here that Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira disembarked, in 1419, when they discovered Madeira. Legend has it that already a century before this discovery, Robert Machim and Anna d'Arfet had found refuge here.  

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Funchal - Ponta do Sol - Paul da Serra- Porto Moniz- Chão da Ribeira - Seixal - Relógio de Água

Our adventure starts in Ponta do Sol which is considered the warmest village on the island.

Then we will go from 0 to 1500 metres through ancient roads built by the slaves during the early 15th century.

Paul da Serra is the largest and most extensive plateau of the island of Madeira with about 24 km², and an average altitude of approximately 1500 meters. This flattest area of Madeira is a contrast with the rest of the island.

Afterwards we are going to explore the fascinating landscapes along the North coast of Madeira. Pure air and mysterious wilderness in a journey through the indigenous “Laurissilva” forest. Then we come down to the impressive villages of the outstanding Northern sea coast abundant in waterfalls.

Porto Moniz known for the natural volcanic pools which are considered one of the most beautiful in the world.

Finally, we will visit the spetacular 360º viewpoint Relógio de Água 360º from the secluded valley of São Vicente.

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Estreito de Câmara de Lobos – Boca da Corrida – Jardim da Serra – Fontainhas – Quinta Grande – Cabo Girão – Câmara de Lobos

Not far from Funchal and hidden between high mountains and deep valleys we can discover many remote villages.

Estreito Câmara de Lobos village, where the finest Madeira wine in the world is produced, is our next stop. The landscape is unique - terraces covered with vineyards.

Boca da Corrida, this amazing view point is situated around 1,200 meters above sea level and provides a great view of Curral das Freiras and all the highest mountains of Madeira.

Jardim da Serra, a small village where we have the cherries production. In spring this valley is completely covered with a large variety of wild flowers.

Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe and one of the highest of the world, 580 m high, where you can do "skywalking" over a balcony made of clear glass.

Camara de Lobos, the most picturesque fishing village, where they fish, at 1000 m deep, the unique black scabbard fish,.

This was the favorite place on the island for Winston Churchill to make his paintings.

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FUNCHAL –OFF ROAD - LEVADA DO NORTE 20M WALK - BOA MORTE - PONTA DO SOL “Poncha taste - NAZARE “View point” –FUNCHAL

Safari Easy Levada Walk Poncha & Sunset

Don’t leave Madeira without missing one of the highlights of Mother Nature – a Sunset, but not just a simple sunset….We will combine it with an easy “levada” walk and a taste of the famous drink – “Poncha”, while observing the magnificent sun falling into the Atlantic.

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Levada Jeep Safari

Funchal – Ponta de São Lourenço – Portela – Porto da Cruz (levada walk) – Ribeiro Frio (levada walk)– Poiso – Pico Arieiro – Funchal.

Join us with the ultimate Combo Expedition by combining a Land Rover tour with a Levada walk. You will experience Madeira’s wilderness by Land Rover and on foot by entering the Laurisilva forest in the centre of Madeira.

Porto da Cruz, where we will do the first levada walk, is a rural village, where the main activity is agriculture. It is famous for the local table wine, the production of rum and surf. You can also find one the oldest sugar cane refinery and taste some rum.

Ribeiro Frio where we will do the second levada walk in the heart of the natural park, we can observe a lot of the flora and endemic vegetation of Madeira.

Pico do Arieiro, with an altitude of 1818 metres, is the third highest peak on the island. Views from here are spectacular and when there is very good weather, it is even possible to see Porto Santo.

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Funchal – Paul da Serra – Ponta do Pargo – Paul do Mar – Jardim do Mar – Calheta – P. Sol

Valleys, mountains, the plateau and the seashore make this expedition to the sometimes forgotten Southwest side of the island a trip to remember. The diversity of this excursion is amazing.

Ponta do Pargo where the coastline was too dangerous for navigation and for this reason a lighthouse was built on top of the rock. This lighthouse is the highest situated one in Portugal.

Paul do Mar, a charming fishing village and the neighbouring Jardim do Mar, are privileged spots for surfers who can challenge the waves, considered by some the best in Europe.

Calheta, it is thought that the origin of the name derives from the small bay or cove, which serves as its port, where Zarco entered when he intended to go ashore.

Next off to the rum factory “Sociedade de Engenhos da Calheta“ where you can observe the machinery used in the manufacture of rum and sugar cane honey and taste the traditional honey cake and typical Poncha.

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Funchal – São Vicente – P. Delgada – São Jorge – Santana – Faial – Poiso – Funchal.

Experience the privilege of exploring off road the fascinating and inspiring landscapes along the rugged routes of the North coast of Madeira.

In São Jorge one can visit the Cabanas, a great viewpoint that overlooks the Arch of São Jorge and, on cloudless days, we can see the island of Porto Santo.

Santana, you will enjoy the vast natural heritage, contemplate the landscape, enjoy nature, get to know the cultural richness of Madeira and visit the unique typical thatched houses.

The village of Faial is located on the North Coast, at an altitude of about 219 meters. Faial prides itself on its beautiful natural landscapes where they produce the tropical fruit called Anona, and also the Penha de Águia hill over the Atlantic ocean.

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Route: Funchal – Serra d´Água – Encumeada – Lameiros – S. Vicente – Funchal

Safari Madeira Table Wine Tasting

Leaving the city heading to the west side of the island, our destination is the breathtaking valley of Serra d´Água. Crossing the valley and climbing up towards the Encumeada pass at a height of 1000m above sea level that offers a phenomenal view of the North and South coasts and valleys of Ribeira Brava and São Vicente.

After this fabulous photo stop we carry on descending the Unesco´s largest forest of laurel trees “Laurissilva”, once we get to the small village of Lameiros we will take you on the fantastic beaten tracks of Madeira using our unforgettable Land Rover´s Open Roof through the “Laurissilva” forest and other specimens of Fauna and Flora. Stepping out of the beaten track we reach the fabulous northern vineyards afterwards a unique taste of different Madeira & Table Wines among some tapas.

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