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A NATURE rich
in adventure,
experiences
and EMOTIONS...
Only 3 hours away from the main European capitals
and just 90 minutes from Lisbon, the archipelago of
Madeira is an ideal holiday destination for all those who
want to combine relaxation with physical activity, taking
advantage of its mountains, ocean,
levada
footpaths or
simply looking for a new adventure.
With a mild climate, magnificent landscape and
welcoming people, Madeira offers visitors memorable
holidays. Find out about some of the activities we have
to offer you on land, at sea or in the air and start to plan
your next holiday.
Walking in the UNESCO World Natural
Heritage
Laurissilva
forest, observing the
endemic flora and fauna or simply gazing at
the landscape are suggestions for those who
appreciate holidays in contact with nature.
Given its excellent conditions for adventure
tourism, Madeira has numerous companies
associated with this type of tourism, offering
many alternatives for visitors to escape from
stress and from everyday routines. Mountain
sports offer includes trail running, climbing,
canyoning, mountain biking, horse riding
and even golf.
Exploring its mountains on foot, along
levadas
and footpaths, is one of the most amazing
experiences offered by Madeira’s exuberant
countryside.
Levadas
are man-made irrigation
channels only found on the island of Madeira
(in Porto Santo there are only footpaths).
Walking along
levadas
is one of the most
traditional outdoor activities on the island.
They offer an opportunity for both locals
residents and visitors to enter the
Laurissilva
forest, UNESCO World Natural Heritage since
1999 and the only site of this type in Portugal,
all year round.
The
Laurissilva
forest dates from the Tertiary
Period and has been nominated one of the 7
Natural Wonders of Portugal. In the later Ice Age,
this forest only survived in the geographic area
of Macaronesia, in other words, the Atlantic
islands: Madeira, Azores, Canaries and Cape
Verde. This alone makes it worthy of a visit and
Madeira is the region with the largest area of
Laurissilva
(approximately 22,000 hectares).
Madeira also has a wide variety of flora, with
some special treasures, such as the Madeira
orchid (Dactylorhiza foliosa) and the rare
Goodyera macrophylla orchid. Some of the large
trees in the
Laurissilva
forest include the Madeira
laurel (Ocotea foetens), the Canary laurel (Laurus
novocanariensis), the Indian bay (Persea indica)
and the Barbusano (Apollonias barbujana).
Most of the footpaths are appropriate for all
walkers. Footpaths of varied levels of difficulty
offer interesting alternatives, from mountain walks
to walks along the coast, as well as walks that
combine the two settings. Some of the
levadas
cross the mountains from north to south through
tunnels with hundreds of metres long.
The recommended footpaths in the Autonomous
Region of Madeira are classified as Short Routes
(PR – routes with less than 30 Km long). There
are 28 across the entire island, particularly on the
north and southwest coasts of Madeira. They are
identified and classified in order to assist walkers
of all the necessary information. These footpaths
are under the supervision and responsibilty of a
regional governmental entity - The Institute for
the Conservation of Nature and Forest (ICNF).
To guarantee your safety, make use of the
services of specialised companies and
publications. Always use appropriate equipment
and clothing. If you are interested in walking,
we recommend joining an organised walking tour
with a travel agency or specialised company,
accompanied by a certified guide. It is not
advisable to attempt these walks on your own
and we suggest you to check in advance for
any updated information or restrictions, before
engaging any walks in Madeira Islands official
website:
www.visitmadeira.pt.
Canyoning is an exciting and challenging
way to slowly explore steep streams or
watercourses and has been offered in Madeira
since 1989. Vertical and water obstacles
require various different techniques, including
climbing, jumping, abseiling (rappelling) and
swimming. Descending the region’s abundant
streams shows the island at its purest and
most natural form.
During the summer, the streams on the north
side of the island are more appealing, since
their currents are stronger. In the winter,
streams on the south side are recommended,
since they are not as steep and their currents
are not as strong.
Ribeiro Frio
and
Ribeira
das Cales
were the first streams to be
explored and equipped but this sport is
currently offered in many other locations,
including Ribeira da Pedra Branca, Ribeira
da Hortelã, Ribeira do Passo, Ribeira do
Inferno and Ribeiro Frio. The International
Canyoning Meeting, RIC Madeira, is held
on the island each year. Madeira is already
an important location for this sport.
For this activity, we advise always using
the services of a company that specialises
in providing this type of sport.
Rock
climbing,
abseiling,
sliding
If you are adventurous and don’t suffer from
vertigo, why not try rock climbing, abseiling or
sliding on the incredible cliffs of the archipelago
of Madeira.
If you are a classic climber, have a go on the
basalt rock that can be found all over the island
of Madeira. If you are a beginner, you can
always try out this sport with the assistance of
professionals. The characteristics of the island’s
terrain and its mountains offer routes of rare
beauty for profound contact with nature.
The
north of Madeira
and the central mountain
range are the geographic areas with the most
challenging trails.
For this activity, we advise always
using the services of a company that
specialises in providing this type
of sport.

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