When we think of Madeira, food may not be the first thing that comes to mind, but the truth is that Madeira has a lot to offer in terms of food, with its sub-tropical climate, exotic and delicious fruits, and fresh fish. Madeira’s cuisine has characteristics of typical Portuguese cuisine, but with a tropical twist. …
Levada do Rei is perhaps the easiest and most accessible of the levadas, taking us to the heart of Madeira’s laurel forest. At about 5 km, this hike starts at the water treatment plant in Quebradas, São Jorge, and ends in Ribeiro Bonito, at the levada’s source. Ribeiro Bonito and the surrounding area have been …
Vereda of Ponta de São Lourenço (PR8) is an entirely different hike from the other popular treks in Madeira. It is probably the best-known coastal trail in Madeira, presenting us with different landscapes from what we are used to. There are no trees on the Ponta de São Lourenço hike – the wind and land …
When thinking about what to eat in Madeira the first thing that comes to mind is probably the famous Madeira banana and to drink the no less popular Poncha, but Madeira has so much more to offer. Blessed with fertile soils and a mild climate, Madeira is rich in exotic fruits and sugar cane, not …
Levada das 25 Fontes, or 25 fountains levada, is probably the best known and most popular of the hikes in Madeira. It’s an almost flat walk that takes us through the laurel forest until reaching one of the most beautiful waterfalls in Madeira. The Levada do Risco is located in the same area of the …