Madeira
8 days: levadas, peaks above the clouds and natural pools
Madeira: 8 days
The island of eternal spring for walkers: the ridge from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo, levadas past waterfalls, the misty Fanal forest, volcanic pools at Porto Moniz, and the market and wicker toboggan ride in Funchal. Two bases and a rental car. Book everything yourself and keep this guide on your phone: it works offline.
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The route 7 nights in total
- Funchal4 nights
Old town, market, Monte, Cabo Girão, Pico do Arieiro - The northwest (Seixal / Porto Moniz)3 nights
Levadas, Fanal forest, natural pools, Ponta de São Lourenço
Fly to Funchal (usually via Lisbon or Porto). Strong winds sometimes delay landings, so keep some slack in your plans. The expressway with its tunnels links any two points on the island in about an hour.
Places you will see
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- The route day by day, with nights in each place
- When to go, month by month
- The best places and how much time they need
- Getting around, where to stay, money and food
- Manners, safety and a before-you-go checklist
- Official links and sources with the date they were checked
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