• Majestic Madeira

• All year round

• Please contact us for quote - price dependent on number in your group

• 8 days: 6 days guided walking staying in 3 hotels. Altitude maximum 1800m. Average: length 5 - 6 hrs, Length 12km.

• Moderate walking through a beautiful and dramatic landscape
  
• Dramatic mountains of volcanic origin covered in lush subtropical vegetation
  
• Spectacular unspoilt coastlines with high cliffs and secluded bays
  
• Varied walking that explores the island from north to south
  
• Gentle walking along Levadas (aqueducts) which provide a remarkable network of paths
  
• Lovely small family run hotels (3 and 4 star)

• All accommodations used are small family run hotels and inns and are rated 3 – 4 star; all have their own restaurants offering typical Madeiran specialties

1. Airport and station transfers transport to and from the start of each walk where appropriate, Transfer of luggage between hotels, 7 nights' accommodation. Full Board, wine included with evening meals. (with the exception of lunches on day of arrival and departure ). 6 guided walks.

1. Flight between the UK and Madeira, lunches on the day of arrival and departure, travel insurance

Walks

This walks on this guided walking holiday are of moderate difficulty with some ascents and descents. Average distances are about 12km. The paths are generally good although there can be a limited amount of exposure in this mountainous and rugged coastal island.

Day 1 - Arrival and transfer to Santana on the north coast. Overnight Santana.

Day 2 - Caldeirao Verde, what a beauty, a paradise of green filtered light and clear waters. To reach this magical spot we walk along the levada swathed in a rich variety of trees and offering wonderful views down to the coast, 12km / 7.5miles. Overnight Santana

Day 3 - Following an old donkey trail through patchwork fields we explore the coastline close to Santana walking down across the Sao Jorge river and up onto high cliffs with pounding waves below, 10km / 6.2miles

Day 4 - Today we walk through high mountains but there is little climbing - a bonus! All around we have magnificent views as we make our way to our hotel in Encumeada, 13km / 8.2miles. Overnight Encumeada

Day 5 - From our hotel we walk up to the Levada do Norte which we then follow passing through several tunnels to Folhadal (the place of the lily of the valley trees) and then down through forest and fields to Ginjas, 13km /8.2miles. Overnight Encumeada

Day 6 - Today we visit the south and a stroll along the Levada da Calheta - Ponta da Pargo as it contours the sun drenched plains above the coast. To your left you have superb views up to the Paul da Serra, to your right an ever changing seascape, 15km / 9.8 miles. Overnight Arco da Calheta

Day 7 - Another 5 star route to end our week along the south west coast, an exhilarating descent to Paul do Mar with its ochre to burgundy cliffs and a landscape of caves and rivulets, 8km / 5miles. Overnight Arco da Calheta

Day 8 - Transfer back to the airport