Did you know that Madeira island has three of the highest mountains in Portugal? Therefore we’ve decided to let you know a bit more about one our favourites mountains, but first things first so let’s start with some presentations. The highest mountain in the Island is “Pico Ruivo” with 1861m (6105ft) and is accessible […]
Read moreLike Hawaii Yellowstone or Iceland, Madeira Island has it’s origins in a volcanic event know as an Hotspot. However, the one we present to you today is a completely different one. It’s an outdoor activity an leisure hotspot. The area we’re referring to is Ponta de São Lourenço, on the far-east end of the island. […]
Read moreFirst of all, for the ones that aren’t familiar with the term or concept of Bouldering in the Climbing world . So, bouldering is basically climbing on small rock formations, without the use of ropes, harnesses. However your encouraged to use your climbing shoes, chalk if needed and a crash pad to prevent potential injuries. […]
Read moreFairies and gnomes? When you think of this subject, certainly you in-visualize a green area with ancient trees and water flowing gently… So we present to you today the magical area of Fanal, the place that if Fairies, gnomes exist this is definitely their home… Since we haven’t been having any rain this winter, this […]
Read moreOur day 5 of our EPIC Hiking Week was spent on the Caldeirão Verde route, it’s one of our ‘out-and-back’ hikes with around 13 km of extension with a moderate level of difficulty. This levada built in the 18th century is still in use carrying the water from the highest mountains to the farm lands […]
Read moreDay 4 of our EPIC Hiking Week, one of the most sought out hikes in Madeira Island passing along and through the highest peaks on the Island, Pico do Areeiro (1818 m), Pico das Torres (1851 m ) and Pico Ruivo (1861) the third highest in Portugal. This hike has a medium to difficult level […]
Read moreOn the day 3 of our EPIC Hiking Week we went to Ponta de São Lourenço. It’s also one of our favorite places since we usually go there to do climbing tours or our famous coasteering, besides that the environment is completely different from everything else on the island. This area is a natural reserve […]
Read moreOn the second day we had to make a small change from the initial plan, since the weather wasn’t appropriate to go high up on the mountains it was cloudy so the astonishing views weren’t available 🙂 We decided to go to the north side of the island and walk on a very green levada, […]
Read moreOn the Day 1 of our EPIC Hikking Week we’ve started with one of the most famous walks in the island, the 25 Fountains in Rabaçal. It’s the perfect way to assess the fitness level of the hikers, since it can be adjusted to everyone’s level it’s the perfect first day. This very special tour […]
Read moreOur EPIC Hiking Week starts on the next 02 of May 2019, and it will go all over the island, with hikes in the mountains and by the sea, in order for you to enjoy the most amazing and beautiful places that Nature in Madeira has to offer. May is definitely one of the best […]
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