Results for caldeirao verde(124)
![pr9 levada do caldeirão verde 10](/media/zillvugq/dsc_2209.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133301997974070000)
Hiking
PR 9 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde
The Levada do Caldeirão Verde offers hikers the chance to explore the orography of the island's interior, known for its monumental landscapes.
![levada do caldeirão verde um caminho para todos pr 9.1](/media/gvxpt1jj/pr-91-levada-do-caldeira-o-verde-um-caminho-para-todos-1-luis-freitas.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133625922296630000)
Hiking
PR 9.1 - Levada do Caldeirão Verde - um caminho para todos
The theme 'Um caminho para todos' ('A path for everyone') offers people with motor and visual disabilities the chance to enjoy direct contact with nature.
![ajuda gardens 2](/media/pfbdjzyv/funchal_jardinsdaajuda1-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133262267798170000)
Madeira Gardens
Ajuda Gardens
Located in the Lido area, the Ajuda Gardens have an extensive green area with several botanical species and several facilities for children and sports.
![nazaré church 4](/media/jyhjfw4g/igreja-da-nazare0004-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133489250139770000)
Funchal
Church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré
With its modern and innovative style, the Church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré stands out for its imposing tower and pieces carved from green marble.
![quinta magnolia gardens 1](/media/4v0ibim4/qta-magnolia035-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133263699376800000)
Madeira Gardens
Quinta Magnólia Garden
Built in the first half of the 19th century, the Quinta Magnólia Garden is a green space of great elegance, with several leisure areas. With 35,000 m².
![praça do povo funchal 16](/media/4okjzeb5/funchal-madeira-digitaltravelcouple.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133283642434870000)
Experiencing the City
Touring the City
Walk in Funchal - Walking in Funchal is always a pleasant experience, as the green of the mountains and the blue of the ocean accompany you.
![levada do furado 6](/media/ygnpxayr/dsc_5340.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276849761700000)
Hiking
PR 10 - Levada do Furado
The Levada do Furado, one of the oldest levadas on the island, allows you to contemplate the various shades of green that make up the Laurissilva forest.
![pr9 levada do caldeirão verde 8](/media/x5cdzidm/santana_parqueflorestaldasqueimadas5-2.jpg?cc=0,0,0,0&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276856070800000)
Laurissilva Forest
Queimadas Forest Park
The Queimadas Forest Park is home to precious flora typical of Madeira's Laurissilva Forest. It is the perfect place to relax and walk.
![queimadas forest park 5](/media/awbcqhtd/parque-florestal-das-queimadas-5.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133244928448030000)
Santana
Queimadas Forest Park
Queimadas Forest Park is home to precious flora, typical of the Laurissilva Forest of Madeira. It is the perfect place to relax in contact with nature.
![achada de santo antão viewpoint 2](/media/a4khgqqb/simonzino_miradouro_da_achada_de-santo_antao_b.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133692337369470000)
Calheta
Achada de Santo Antão Viewpoint
The Achada de Santo Antão Viewpoint, Arco da Calheta, is located at the top of the Achada de Santo Antão cliff. Its elevated position offers a broad view.
![infante d.henrique garden 8](/media/gganqlpl/dsc_0986.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250917345970000)
Vila Baleira
Infante D. Henrique Avenue Garden
A green space of Vila Baleira, the Infante D. Henrique Avenue Garden stands out for its monuments and
natural landscape that extends to the old pier.
![Seixal Naval Club Swimming Pools 1](/media/4byd0bnh/piscinas-do-clube-naval-do-seixal.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133343388650830000)
Seixal
Clube Naval do Seixal’s Swimming Pools
Between the mountain and the sea, Clube Naval do Seixal’s Swimming Pools are the right place to relax and enjoy yourself. Natural Volcanic Pools.
![vereda do chão dos louros 14](/media/vwkfavy2/dsc_8469.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133312995214030000)
Hiking
PR 22 - Vereda do Chão dos Louros
Circular in shape, Vereda do Chão dos Louros allows you to explore the surroundings of the Chão dos Louros forest park.
![madeira aquarium 1](/media/ur5frfqz/aquário-da-madeira-1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133244078245170000)
Porto Moniz
Madeira Aquarium
With 12 tanks and more than 90 native species, the Madeira Aquarium offers a memorable journey through the archipelago's vivid underwater world.
![estanquinhos madeira 4](/media/dzolzz3l/dsc_7764.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133410654004100000)
Sports Event
Porto Moniz Trail
With three different routes, Ultra Trail, Long Trail and Short Trail, this event provides an incursion into the beautiful green area of Porto Moniz, through footpaths, levadas, forest paths and other mountain accesses.
Read more
![Funchal Madeira 36](/media/htgpc3sx/funchal1-ricardo-faria-paulino.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133324419036600000)
Accomodations
Accomodations Directory
In our Accommodation Directory you'll find the best places to stay during your stay. From the most refined to the most adventurous.
![santo da serra golf club 21](/media/ogons4of/hs-3-510-ricardo-vieira.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133410847892870000)
Santo António da Serra
Santo da Serra
Located on a high plateau, Santo da Serra stands out for its rural and romantic atmosphere characterised by mountainous landscapes and green surroundings.
![Eiras viewpoint 5](/media/xyfhrsjg/09082022_174741_dji_0885.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133286212697370000)
Ilha
Eiras Viewpoint
The Eiras Viewpoint offers the opportunity to contemplate the vast green mantle of the Laurissilva Forest that covers the valleys of the region.
![Chapel Santa Catarina 6](/media/04ohunrq/capela-de-santa-catarina-3-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133426331196000000)
Funchal
Chapel of Santa Catarina
Located in Funchal, in a lively green park, the Chapel Santa Catarina is the capital's oldest religious monument.
![ribeiro frio 7](/media/v22jztmh/levada-da-ribeiro-frio-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133258619439170000)
Laurissilva Forest
Ribeiro Frio
Ribeiro Frio has an area where the indigenous Laurissilva forest presents itself with green splendour. Enjoy the contact with Madeira's fauna and flora.
![Balcões Viewpoint 30](/media/qq5enb33/vereda-dos-balcoes020-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133316572233530000)
North Coast
Balcões Viewpoint
At the end of Vereda dos Balcões (PR11), the Balcões Viewpoint offers a wide view of the green valley of Ribeira da Metade.
![pr13 vereda do fanal 12](/media/xseb0wcl/dsc_9964.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276851344600000)
Hiking
PR 13 - Vereda do Fanal
Vereda do Fanal offers hikers the opportunity to cross a vast green patch belonging to the indigenous Laurissilva forest.
![santa cruz house of culture 1](/media/ltvblwgo/santa-cruz_3-casa-da-cultura-de-quinta-do-revored_-woodland-studio.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133343389317770000)
Madeira Cultural Centres
Culture Centre of Santa Cruz
The Culture Centre of Santa Cruz, located on the east coast of the Island of Madeira, is a place of cultural dissemination with an enchanting green garden.
![madeira flora 1](/media/4fpb2twq/dsc_2141.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133281851829330000)
Protected Areas
Fauna and Flora
The archipelago holds in its territory an amazing biological heritage, which is revealed in the extensive diversity of Madeira's Flora and Fauna.
![aeroporto madeira 14](/media/1fnlm43b/airport_madeira7-anam.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133416020331170000)
Travel Agencies
Travel Agencies Directory
Discover Madeira Travel Agencies in our directory. Plan your trip and make it a memorable experience.
![quinta vigia 8](/media/uekm0jrk/dsc_1023.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133318361786570000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Quinta Vigia Viewpoint
The Quinta Vigia Viewpoint is part of this historic estate, which houses the official residence of the President of the Regional Government.
![Parque de Santa Catarina viewpoint 4](/media/1ubdxssw/funchal_parquedestacatarina_jardim4-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133268220104900000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Santa Catarina Park Viewpoint
The Santa Catarina Park Viewpoint, within this urban green area, offers a panoramic view stretching from the Funchal bay to Ponta do Garajau.
![Funchal Municipal Garden 4](/media/guhjqbb5/jardins-municipal028-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133262278754800000)
Madeira Gardens
Funchal Municipal Garden
Located in the city centre, Funchal Municipal Garden displays a diverse flora from Madeira and from all corners of the world, including a leisure area.
![palheiro gardens 3](/media/5hbjojjs/jardins-qta-do-palheiro027-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133263765807770000)
Madeira Gardens
Palheiro Gardens
Built in the 19th century, Palheiro Gardens are part of one of the lushest quintas of Madeira. They offer a panoramic view over the city of Funchal.
![municipal park of the mount 1](/media/1k2jmzdy/jardim-municipal-do-monte016-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133263714920900000)
Madeira Gardens
Monte Municipal Park
Municipal Park of the Mount is the region's municipal garden located at a higher altitude. With an area of 26,000 m², it has an exotic and indigenous flora
![quinta das palmeiras 7](/media/tkwdv4jj/quinta-das-palmeira3-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250919701800000)
Vila Baleira
Quinta das Palmeiras
Quinta das Palmeiras is a mini zoo and mini botanical garden set in one of Porto Santo's arid areas, with various species of plants and animals.
![](/media/1z2bimx3/bravelanders.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133408878796200000)
Tourist Entertainment
Tourist Entertainment Directory
Explore our Tourist Entertainment Directory and discover unique experiences to make your trip a memorable one.
![Madeira Cable Car 13](/media/iueo2jzl/teleféricos_da_madeira_pasta_3_canon_11102016_mg_5937_0236.jpg?rxy=0.283239056368871,0.5542696362756044&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133277621406600000)
Touring the City
Funchal Cable Car
Touring Funchal several metres off the ground, with a panoramic landscape in motion: discover Funchal's cable cars!
![madeira flora 1](/media/4fpb2twq/dsc_2141.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133281851829330000)
Exploring the City
Gardens and Parks
Enjoy the peaceful and romantic atmosphere of the Funchal Gardens to stroll and discover the charms of nature.
![caminho do pináculo e folhadal 9](/media/qxkpc3sl/passeioape_caminhodopinaculoefolhadal3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133283622121470000)
Nature Seekers
Laurissilva Forest
The Laurissilva Forest dates back to the Tertiary Age. Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is an invaluable environmental heritage.
![porto moniz 36](/media/zxgp02jl/madeira015henrique-seruca.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133286260561900000)
North Coast
Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz is an obligatory stop - from the Laurissilva trails to the emblematic natural pools, as well as its important historical and cultural heritage.
![Núcleo dos Dragoeiros gardens 2](/media/4rxbzyjq/nucleo-dos-dragoeiros017-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133263710935270000)
Madeira Gardens
Núcleo dos Dragoeiros Garden
Located in Funchal, the Núcleo dos Dragoeiros Garden is home to a group of centenary dragon trees, a rare and valuable environmental heritage.
![north coast of madeira 1](/media/idtnhp3s/dsc_3037.jpg?cc=0.00031768169843468796,0.0003176816984348118,0,0&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133506891290970000)
Where to go
North Coast
The north coast of Madeira is the proud guardian of a large part of the Laurissilva Forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
![ribeira das cales 1](/media/ktkh5ctp/canyoning-tiago-sousa-desenquadrado-1.jpg?rxy=0.4969064083767627,0.5621715997462045&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133277527951230000)
Nature Activities
Canyoning
Madeira Canyoning? Discover Madeira's watercourses and immerse yourself in Nature!
![Pico do Areeiro 1](/media/tbbb4r1m/picodoarieiro-jacksongroves.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133258787844370000)
Madeira and Porto Santo
What to Do
What to Do in Madeira? Between the beauty of the sea, the liveliness of nature and the city and the authenticity of the people, there is much to feel.
![](/media/t2yjs2xk/sao-vicente-capela-da-d-nossa-senhora-de-fatima-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133790912453230000)
North Coast
São Vicente
The municipality of São Vicente is home to a vast natural and cultural heritage, such as the Laurissilva forest, volcanic caves and historical monuments.
![Precipice Viewpoint 4](/media/h5tm53xq/calheta_pauldomar31.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133251779642130000)
Fajã da Ovelha
Precipice Viewpoint
The Precipice Viewpoint, in the parish of Fajã da Ovelha, is located at the top of an imposing cliff. It offers a breathtaking view over Paul do Mar.
![Ribeira do Vimieiro 2](/media/q5pha2r5/canyon-ribeira-do-passo-2-luis-freitas.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133277537544200000)
Canyoning
Ribeira do Vimieiro
Canyoning at Ribeira do Vimieiro is one of the best options for those who want to enjoy this sport with all the adrenaline and excitement.
![pinaculo 2](/media/x3vldmul/dsc_2248.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133280994711070000)
Trail running
Pináculo
The Pináculo trail is one of the most difficult and simultaneously most rewarding challenges for those who are specialised in this sport.
![Palheiro Ferreiro viewpoint 3](/media/s2qmtgml/srtt_palheiro_golf_05_mencionar-sempre-tiago-sousa_desenquadrado-6-_web.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133268225405600000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Palheiro Ferreiro Viewpoint
The Palheiro Ferreiro Viewpoint, in the parish of São Gonçalo, stands out for its vibrant gardens and the panoramic view over Funchal.
![padrão dos descobrimentos 1](/media/socjw0xd/padrao-dos-descobrimento002-rui-melim.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250939939330000)
Vila Baleira
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a monument that underlines the historical connection of Porto Santo to the time of the Portuguese maritime expansion.
![](/media/wyvlqwky/madeira033henrique-seruca.jpg?rxy=0.29991315675206254,0.5346534653465347&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276083372600000)
Seixal
Laje Beach
Laje, also known as Jamaica Beach, is an unsupervised beach located in the parish of Seixal, surrounded by a typically Madeiran landscape.
![machico surf 2](/media/pmvovk2m/img_9117.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133255979772700000)
Surf
Machico
Its big, constant and powerful waves have made this a cult place for regional and international surfers. Come surf in Machico
![Botanical Garden Cable Car 5](/media/tn2nbtat/teleferico-do-jardim-botanico3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133277618383870000)
Funchal Cable Car
Botanical Garden Cable Car
The Botanical Garden Cable Car covers a distance of 1600 metres, offering an unrivalled panoramic view over the municipality of Funchal, always in motion.
![Nossa Senhora da Luz Church 5](/media/w12px4ao/simonzino_igreja_de_nossa_senhora_da_luz_b.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133325931526970000)
Ponta do Sol
Nossa Senhora da Luz Church
The Nossa Senhora da Luz Church, located in Ponta do Sol, was built in the late 15th century. It has a great architectural and heritage value.
![Biosphere Monument 10](/media/1htjkuos/monumento-da-biosfera-0006-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133343390036800000)
Monuments & Architecture
Biosphere Monument
The Biosphere Monument, located in Santana, celebrates the distinction of 'Biosphere Reserve' bestowed upon this city by UNESCO.
![Jardim Botânic viewpoint 2](/media/x42arorx/miradouro-do-jardim-botânico2-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133268205408470000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Botanical Garden Viewpoint
The Botanical Garden Viewpoint offers a panoramic view over the amphitheatre of Funchal, while being surrounded by a myriad of vibrant plant species.
![Seixal Beach 21](/media/km2ar4vr/seixal_praiadoporto5.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133343389215930000)
Seixal
Seixal Beach
A black sandy beach surrounded by green mountains and bathed by a crystal clear sea: this is the idyllic setting of Porto do Abrigo do Seixal beach.
![achadas da cruz 2](/media/hshaxw4c/achadas-da-cruz-2.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133343388678470000)
Achadas da Cruz
Calhau das Achadas da Cruz
Calhau das Achadas da Cruz is famous for its breathtaking scenery, which visitors can access via the cable car that connects to the Fajã da Quebrada Nova.
![ribeira da janela viewpoint 13](/media/zfxl2dtf/ribeiradajanela_miradouro7.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133286258933030000)
Ribeira da Janela
Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint
Located on the north coast of Madeira, the Ribeira da Janela Viewpoint offers a wide view of the green slopes contrasting with the blue of the Atlantic.
![chão da ribeira seixal 1](/media/fg4bjc4d/chão-da-ribeira-seixal-1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133244076334400000)
Seixal
Chão da Ribeira
Marked by a rustic and bucolic landscape, Chão da Ribeira is an ideal place for a walk or to be in contact with the indigenous Laurissilva forest.
![cetac observation in Calheta 5](/media/lpklnzup/lobosonda-13.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276017901430000)
Whale Watching
Calheta
Whale Watching in Calheta - The west coast is the ideal place to go on board a boat and observe the effervescent life of marine animals in this area.
![jardim do mar surf 6](/media/pxjna5a4/jardim-do-mar-madeira-digitaltravelcouple.jpg?cc=0,0.08046500746217068,0,0.07516686066969744&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133325326389900000)
Surf
Jardim do Mar
Jardim do Mar Surf - Its big, constant and powerful waves have made this a cult spot for regional and international surfers.
![kayaking garajau 2](/media/d22laq4n/kayak-caiaques4-visitmadeira.jpg?cc=0,0,0,0&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133256011817700000)
Kayaking
Garajau
Kayaking in Garajau is one of the best ways to get to know this partially protected nature reserve, where nature is in an excellent state of preservation.
![Calheta boat trip 1](/media/kwzhjt3o/dsc04378.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276680253170000)
Boat trip
Calheta
A Boat Trip in Calheta is the ideal choice to appreciate Madeira's southwest coast and enjoy the calm, clear and mild waters while sunbathing on board.
![levada da rocha vermelha pr 28](/media/kpydxuua/pr-28-levada-da-rocha-vermelha-2-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133625920489630000)
Hiking
PR 28 - Levada da Rocha Vermelha
The route starts at the regional road (ER209), in Fanal, and follows PR 13 Vereda do Fanal until it reaches, on the left, the turn-off that takes you to Levada da Rocha Vermelha.
![chão da ribeira seixal madeira 1](/media/q1dols0v/chão-da-ribeira1-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133258616579800000)
Laurissilva Forest
Chão da Ribeira
Marked by a rustic and bucolic landscape, Chão da Ribeira is an ideal place to go for a walk in contact with the Indigenous Laurissilva Forest.
![quinta das cruzes garden 3](/media/sovjm32i/qta-das-cruzes-005-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133262840530470000)
Madeira Gardens
Quinta das Cruzes Garden
The Quinta das Cruzes Garden, displays a diverse flora with endemic and exotic species, as well as a historical and architectural heritage of great value.
![quinta vigia 6](/media/sc3llusl/jardins-de-qta-vigia003-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133263727996770000)
Madeira Gardens
Quinta Vigia
With a rich History, Quinta Vigia has harmonious gardens with a charming view over the bay of Funchal.
![nature festival 32](/media/aghgei2r/festival-da-natureza-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133282048708100000)
Hiking
PR 6.1 - Levada do Risco
In Levada do Risco, the density of nature reigns throughout the entire 1.5km course. Easy difficulty and estimated duration of 2h.
![padrão dos descobrimentos 7](/media/stll1gw3/padrão-descobrimentos.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250940650170000)
Monuments & Architecture
Padrão dos Descobrimentos
The Padrão dos Descobrimentos is a tribute to the maritime expansion inevitably linked to Porto Santo.
![funchal's promenade 11](/media/dr4ix4jg/funchal_jardinsdolido1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133277591548600000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Lido Viewpoint
The Lido Viewpoint offers the opportunity to enjoy relaxing moments with the Atlantic Ocean in the foreground and the Lido Islet taking centre stage.
![vereda da palha carga pr 13.1](/media/umnbenfm/rabac-al-1-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133625922617030000)
Hiking
PR 13.1 - Vereda da Palha Carga
The route along Vereda da Palha Carga starts at the regional road (ER 209), next to Louro da Gota, and follows PR 13 Vereda do Fanal for the first 100 metres until you find the turn-off to 25 Fontes on the left.
![madeira botanical garden 3](/media/dtbluxku/jardim-botanico039-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133262262731030000)
Madeira Gardens
Madeira Botanical Garden
The Madeira Botanical Garden, created in 1960, houses a varied collection of botanical species from all over the world, some of which are endangered.
![santa luzia gardens 8](/media/n1gpovvp/dji_0313-hdr.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133283666719530000)
Madeira Gardens
Santa Luzia Gardens
Occupying a site that once housed a sugar factory, the Santa Luzia Gardens, at Funchal, have an area of 13,600 m², housing five different landscaped areas.
![Santa Catarina Park funchal 8](/media/byjp12mk/funchal_parquedestacatarina_jardim35.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133316639736870000)
Madeira Gardens
Santa Catarina Park
Overlooking the port of Funchal, Santa Catarina Park offers a unique view over the bay of the capital of Madeira.
![vereda dos balcões 5](/media/kpqlgyf0/pr-11_vereda-dos-balcões-003-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133256880997130000)
Hiking
PR 11 - Vereda dos Balcões
Vereda dos Balcões is a short trail, that takes you to enjoy the views from the Balcões Viewpoint. You will cross paths with indigenous and endemic species.
![vereda do pico ruivo 2](/media/fr4jomdf/passeiosape_veredadopicodoruivo134.jpg?rxy=0.8286926994906622,0.6931498483376205&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276881307470000)
North Coast
Santana
The municipality of Santana presents a set of unique natural, landscape, environmental, human and cultural values of great interest.
![Porto Santo Nature Trail](/media/3avoesqb/porto-santo-nature-trail.jpg?cc=0.16444029141590116,0.22558716616361046,0.16561778059339047,0.16660821879518847&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133555075164070000)
Sports Event
Porto Santo Nature Trail
If you happen to be in Porto Santo and are passionate about trail running, don’t hesitate to take part in the Porto Santo Nature Trail. It’s an event which is becoming more and more relevant each year for those who love this sport.
The trail route in the “Golden Island” is very special with a mix of landscapes and different scenarios.
Read more
![paúl da serra 5](/media/natiyxc5/paul-da-serra65-carlos-gouvia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250082979670000)
Canhas
Paul da Serra
Paul da Serra is the only plateau on the island. Situated at an altitude of around 1500m, it is home to valuable fauna and flora and offers panoramic views.
![Bica da cana 10](/media/rcthyive/bica-da-cana2-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250087514200000)
Canhas
Bica da Cana
The Bica da Cana area, in the parish of Canhas, has a viewpoint located at an altitude of around 1580 metres and a leisure area, ideal for picnics.
![Madeira Wine Tour 25](/media/ljhbkrcj/quinta-do-furao-duarte-sol.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133270844481170000)
Santana
Quinta do Furão Viewpoint
The Quinta do Furão Viewpoint offers a privileged panoramic view towards the northeast coast of the island of Madeira.
![machico 8](/media/gq2hhrat/machico-3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133410648359000000)
East Coast
Machico
Machico is one of the most important municipalities in the Island's History. Today, it is known for its traditional villages, landscapes and beaches.
![madeira east coast 3](/media/ef1l0l0c/santa-cruz_2-praia-das-palmeiras_-woodland-studio.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133282135751830000)
East Coast
Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is the gateway for those arriving on the island by plane. It is perfect for nature, beach, culture, tradition and even golf lovers.
![Fajã dos Padres](/media/2tvgj4g5/7_co-pia-de-faja-do-padres1-andre-carvalho.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133789249850170000)
Madeira and Porto Santo
Experiences
Madeira offers the perfect setting and ideal conditions for those looking for authentic experiences.
![](/media/peqfyfnk/wedding_giljanika-1-8.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133788317148770000)
Madeira and Porto Santo
Wedding venues
Madeira has incredible venues for a memorable wedding, from seafront hotels to historic estates.
![Boca dos Namorados Viewpoint 2](/media/eutbeqoc/miradouro-da-boca-dos-namorados_drone-1_-woodland-studio.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133245856181570000)
Câmara de Lobos
Boca dos Namorados Viewpoint
Located in Jardim da Serra, the Boca dos Namorados Viewpoint offers a privileged view
over the Curral das Freiras and the Massif Central of the Island.
![ponta do sol palace 1](/media/zbpbdypv/pontadosol_lugardebaixo_palacetezinos1-2.jpg?rxy=0.5666233195291338,0.5345459927862224&width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133410666432970000)
Ponta do Sol
Lugar de Baixo Palace
Located in Ponta do Sol, the Lugar de Baixo Palace is an original 19th-century building. It has a romantic style and seductive natural surroundings.
![poiso 1](/media/n50c5ebm/prazeres_calheta1-transmadeira.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276913102470000)
Bike Tours
Poiso - Chão das Aboboreiras
The trail that connects Chão das Aboboreiras - Poiso is great for getting to know some hidden corners of the mountains in this region. With 4,09Km.
![ribeiro bonito 4](/media/z00ns5t2/ribeira-da-água-do-queijo-luis-freitas.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133277526102100000)
Canyoning
Ribeiro Bonito
Canyoning Ribeiro Bonito - considered one of the most graceful and complete places for the practice of this modality in Madeira Island.
![Curral dos Romeiros viewpoint 2](/media/egtae5z4/funchal_miradourodocurraldosromeiros2-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133268202297200000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Curral dos Romeiros Viewpoint
At an altitude of 600 metres, the Curral dos Romeiros Viewpoint offers an unobstructed view over the Atlantic and points of interest such as Cabo Girão.
![cabo aéreo viewpoint 5](/media/xneiv3ok/dsc_6480.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133286228274130000)
São Jorge
Cabo Aéreo Viewpoint
Located at Arco de São Jorge, the Cabo Aéreo Viewpoint offers a wide view over the ocean and allows you to contemplate Calhau de São Jorge and its Ruins.
![kayaking funchal 1](/media/a3ylhaym/kayak_safari_8067.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133256012572830000)
Kayaking
Funchal
Its calm and transparent waters provide the ideal setting to venture into the world of Kayaking in Funchal. Discover this city from a different perspective.
![Garganta Funda Waterfall 4](/media/rn4fjikl/garganta-funda-waterfall-viewpoint-madeira-digitaltravelcouple.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133250753649900000)
Ponta do Pargo
Garganta Funda Waterfall
The Garganta Funda Waterfall, in the parish of Ponta do Pargo, is a grand waterfall. To see it, you have to walk along a 600-metre trail.
![](/media/vwicm5d0/a-unique-and-unforgettable-swimming-holiday-in-madeira-island-with-water-temperatures-of-around-24-degrees.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276732102770000)
Swimming
Seixal Beach
Considered one of the best beaches in Europe and enjoying the unique characteristics of the north coast, Seixal Beach is a paradise for all kinds of swimmers: from beginners to the most experienced ones.
![Balcões Viewpoint 27](/media/rcknoeic/miradouro-do-balcoes-digitaltravelcouple.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133283626619400000)
Nature Seekers
Viewpoints
Viewpoint Madeira? From Madeira's Viewpoints, visitors can access landscapes with cinematographic outlines, which are always surprising.
![Santo da Serra 1](/media/5y2p4ep5/miradouro-da-qta-do-junta-de-sto-antonio002-filipe-mendoca.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133247290140670000)
Santo António da Serra
Quinta do Santo António da Serra
Quinta do Santo António da Serra is a must. With a diverse flora, which combines exotic and indigenous species, and multiple leisure spaces.
![Pousada dos Vinháticos Viewpoint 2](/media/gxlj1nhv/ribeirabrava_serradeagua11.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133410667881070000)
Ribeira Brava
Pousada dos Vinháticos Viewpoint
The Pousada dos Vinháticos Viewpoint, located in Serra d'Água, offers an unobstructed view over the imposing mountain peaks that mark its surroundings.
![mini-zoo 6](/media/o30n2hol/ilha-das-ave0006-ilha-das-ave.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133384912577830000)
Ribeira Brava
Bird Island
Looking to see the birds of Madeira Island? Come and visit the new Bird Island Mini Zoo located in Campanário Madeira Park, Ribeira Brava.
![porto da cruz natura 1](/media/wkibnthn/2021_msonntag-madeiratrail-and-waterfall__dsc1433fullres-1.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133280414287230000)
Trail running
Porto da Cruz Natura
The Porto da Cruz Natura Trail provides a privileged contact with the exuberant natural heritage of the island's east coast. With 50Km.
![santo da serra golf club 7](/media/pgcatdnv/clube-de-golf-santo-da-serra-7.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133247517845500000)
Golf
Santo da Serra Golf Club
Santo da Serra Golf Club is a 27-hole, 9003 metres course. It provides an unrivalled playing experience, with excellent conditions and green surroundings.
![ponta do rosto viewpoint madeira 14](/media/elkp0qfv/dsc_1291.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133298496916370000)
East Coast
Ponta do Rosto Viewpoint
Located at Ponta de São Lourenço, on the eastern tip of Madeira, the Ponta do Rosto Viewpoint offers a great view over the north and south coasts.
![](/media/puyjv1ru/pr-13-vereda-da-encumeada-023-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133790812489770000)
Hiking
PR 1.3 - Vereda da Encumeada
Beginning near Pico Ruivo, Vereda da Encumeada is 11.2 km long and follows the central mountain range of the island westwards until Encumeada.
![pico do castelo viewpoint 7](/media/zk3dnkcj/fortaleza_do_pico_2-ricardo-paulino.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133319252882830000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Castelo do Pico Viewpoint
Located in the São João Baptista Fort, the Castelo do Pico Viewpoint makes the most of the strategic position of this fortification.
![Achada Viewpoint 11](/media/q11jsaez/miradouro-da-achada0004-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133268125746970000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Achada Viewpoint
The Achada Viewpoint is included in a landscaped area and offers visitors a wide view over the eastern part of Funchal.
![babosas viewpoint 2](/media/2w2dslrx/largo-e-miradouro-das-babosas0002-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133268190833800000)
Viewpoints in Funchal
Babosas Viewpoint
The Babosas Viewpoint offers a panorama painted in the colours of the dense vegetation that covers the imposing hills of Funchal.
![lido madeira 3](/media/pypbfcbk/lido-miguelmoniz.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133554023471430000)
Enjoying the sea
Lido Bathing Complex
Located next to the seafront public promenade, in the tourist area of the city, the Lido Bathing Complex is the beach of choice for many tourists and locals.
![véu da noiva viewpoint 8](/media/dqujqhea/2022_04_27jam_7421_12h_44m49s_18-mm_nikon-d810_camera_2034035_iso-64.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133286264631300000)
Seixal
Véu da Noiva Viewpoint
The Véu da Noiva Viewpoint allows you to admire this abundant waterfall that erupts from the vegetation-covered slope, falling towards the sea.
![boaventura madeira 13](/media/2joiykyy/boaventura001-tiago-machado.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133426142099000000)
Boaventura
Boaventura
The parish of Boaventura is known for being an authentic sanctuary of nature, where the water valleys are coloured with green tones of great vivacity.
![Balcões Viewpoint 28](/media/fdrphugo/passeiosape_levadadosbalcoes73.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133286185248000000)
São Roque do Faial
Balcões Viewpoint
Situated at the end of Vereda dos Balcões (PR 11), Balcões Viewpoint offers a wide view of the green valley of the Ribeira da Metade.
![nossa senhora de fátima chapel 3](/media/bqkem5sx/capelinha-de-nossa-senhora-de-fátima-3.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133244125007870000)
São Vicente
Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel
The Nossa Senhora de Fátima Chapel, an ex-libris of São Vicente, stands out for its tower shape and for being on top of a hill with a privileged view.
![queimada 3](/media/propsli0/10052022151036dsc02760.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133247346319470000)
East Coast
Machico
Machico is one of the most important municipalities in the Island's History. Today, it is known for its traditional villages, landscapes and beaches.
![pr16 levada fajã do rodrigues 4](/media/0hkjwbr4/dsc_2083.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133276857474170000)
Hiking
PR 16 - Levada Fajã do Rodrigues
Levada Fajã do Rodrigues, which is 3.9 km long (+ 3.9 km return) and takes about 3:30 hours, will give you the chance to calmly admire Nature.
![Madeira Accessible by Wheelchair 2](/media/iham4dke/madeira-acessivel-by-wheelchair-miradouro-do-guindaste.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133415799692600000)
Useful information
Accessibility
Madeira and Porto Santo: increasingly accessible islands.
![madeira trail running 56](/media/blqio5sx/2021_msonntag_madeira_pico-ruivo_hike-trail_dsc5733fullres.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133281052038470000)
Nature Activities
Trail Running
Madeira Trail Running? Enjoy the opportunity of running in mountain areas accompanied by exuberant and always surprising natural landscapes.
![madeira botanical garden 1](/media/nbjn2p4k/jardim-botanico052-francisco-correia.jpg?width=1920&height=1080&rnd=133262262234700000)
Culture
Madeira Gardens
Madeira is internationally renowned for its vibrant and exotic gardens. Be sure to explore Madeira Gardens - the archipelago's tropical green spaces.