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 a completely different hike from the other popular treks in Madeira. It is probably the best-known coastal trail in Madeira and presents us with different landscapes from what we are used to. There are no trees on the Ponta de São Lourenço hike – the wind and …
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 basically in the same place in the …
Medieval cities, historical centers, famous monuments, natural wonders… the diversity of the most beautiful places in Portugal is impressive. This article has gathered the 25 most beautiful places in Portugal – from the most obvious ones like downtown Lisbon or the Pena Palace to lesser-known ones like Marvão or Mata da Albergaria in the Peneda …