Hiking from mountain to sea in Madeira

It is unusual to find a destination with such great diversity in landscape and such clear contrasts in the environment. In just a few hours of hiking, you can go from mighty mountain peaks with fresh air to subtropical coastal areas. Along the way, you pass a kaleidoscope of plants – banana trees, sugar cane, and terraced plantations – as well as small villages with colonial architecture that testify to the region's history. The hike takes you over volcanic peaks of over 1800 meters, where you are rewarded with panoramic views where the mountains meet the endless sea. This is our slightly more demanding hiking option on Madeira, with greater differences in altitude and less well-trodden areas in the north and west.