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WALKING IN MADEIRA

Adult Group Holidays Moderate Culture Wilderness Winter Activities Walking & Trekking

8 days from GBP629 to GBP801 including flights

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Tripcode: TSD

Superb walking through Madeira's botanical paradise, including flower-lined levadas and an ascent of the highest peak

Walkers on Levada, Madeira

Walk through the wild and varied scenery of Madeira, from gentle strolls along levadas to more demanding forays amongst the jagged ridges and peaks of the rugged volcanic interior. We discover one of the most beautiful views of Madeira on our walk from Machico to Porto da Cruz, where the mountains meet the sea. Walking along the spectacular north coast footpath, above steeply terraced hillsides and isolated cottages, we enjoy views over the Atlantic to the island of Porto Santo. Many consider the climb of Pico Ruivo (1862m), the island's highest peak, to be the highlight of the week yet the dramatic traverse to Encumeada over the Torrinhas Pass is truly breathtaking. There is plenty of time to relax by the sea in the picturesque and historic fishing village of Machico and to discover the weathy importance of Funchal, which was famous centuries ago for exporting sugar and wine to the Indies and the New World.

WALKING IN MADEIRA
Day 1 Fly to Funchal; transfer to Machico.
Day 2 Walk along Ponta de Sao Lourenco.
Day 3 Spectacular walk along north coast path to Porto da Cruz.
Day 4 Transfer to Queimadas; walk along Levada do Caldeirdo Verde to the isolated village of Ilha.
Day 5 Pico Ruivo ascent, Torrinhas Pass, stone staircase down to Encumeada.
Day 6 High level walk with spectacular views to Curral das Freiras, then spectacular drive by local bus to Funchal.
Day 7 Free day to visit the bustling 'Mercado dos Lavradores' (workers market), Se Cathedral or some wine-tasting in Madeira's Wine Lodge.
Day 8 Fly to London.

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REVIEWS FOR THIS TRIP

Madeira lived up to my hopes for a place to find a week of winter sun, with both relaxation and…

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Stuart Rusby
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A very enjoyable week seeing the beautiful landscapes with a very nice group.The leader did a lot to make the…

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John Greaves
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Good variation of walks. Good choice and quality of Hotels/Food.

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Theresa Crawford
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Olly, Brendan, David, Alistair and Susanne.


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