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Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei Overview

Idyllic island walking holiday on Madeira's glorious mountain trails

With its rugged coastal scenery, impressive volcanic geology and lush levada trails, the Atlantic island of Madeira is a walker's paradise and a haven for keen botanists. Moving around Madeira and staying in different villages, we enjoy ever-changing sea views and have access to a variety of super day-walks. Following age-old paths and also hiking alongside Madeira's amazing network of irrigation channels known as levadas, we walk and hike through terraced farmland, explore extensive laurel forest, negotiate levada tunnels and cross jagged green ridges to find the best viewpoints. The scenery is far more varied than you may imagine and the floral diversity is remarkable! Highlights of this Madeira walking holiday include the enchanting green valley of Riberio do Poco, the dramatic mountain views at Encumeada and the spectacular trail that links Madeira's highest peaks, Pico Ruivo (1862m) and Pico do Arieiro (1810m). With daily walks of between 4 and 6 hours and plenty of time to enjoy our atmospheric sea-side locations and comfortable hotels, this is a brilliant walking holiday in Madeira.
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Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by The Wee Scottish Womble, 4 May 2019
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Walking on in the hills and on the coast an on the Levadas of Madiera read more

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by GingerLinstead, 1 Nov 2016
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Madeira is beautiful in a stunning, rugged way. I've been on two previous KE trips which have been amazing and this one ... read more

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by Mrs K H 16, 25 Jul 2016
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Levada Trails and Peaks of Madeira. This was my first trip with KE and my first time in Madeira. What a combination - ... read more

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by Happy Hiker, 9 Jun 2015
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Probably the best walking holiday I have had and at 57 that's saying a lot. Super walks all different but special in their ... read more

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by Tara, 3 Jun 2014
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A walking week exploring each corner of the island and ending on the summit of the highest mountain. read more

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by Mike, 20 Feb 2014
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Very professional in all aspects. Put the enjoyment and safety of all walkers as much as possible. Good hotels, food and ... read more

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Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by The Wee Scottish Womble, 4 May 2019
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Walking on in the hills and on the coast an on the Levadas of Madiera read more

Levada Trails and Peaks of Madei by GingerLinstead, 1 Nov 2016
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Madeira is beautiful in a stunning, rugged way. I've been on two previous KE trips which have been amazing and this one ... read more