PR16 – Levada Fajã do Rodrigues
This levada has many tunnels and waterfalls and is not that long. Be careful not to fall in the levada in a tunnel like Rembrandt did 😉 👶 Family Score:…
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PR13 – Vereda do Fanal
The mystic surroundings of Fanal are magical. But expect challenging weather conditions. It can be rainy, stormy and misty. 👶 Family Score: 2.0 / 10 “If the weather conditions are…
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PR1 – Vereda do Areeiro
The most famous trail of Madeira between two peaks: Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo. Expect big crowds. 👶 Family Score: 3.0 / 10 “Not advisable with kids. Too long,…
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PR9 – Levada do Caldeirão Verde
This is a popular but very long levada in the North and ends with a stunning waterfall. 👶 Family Score: 3.0 / 10 “Not advisable with kids. Too long, small…
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PR11 – Vereda dos Balcões
This is a famous hike for families with kids. Wide lanes, no cliffs, no too long and at the end a stunning viewpoint. 👶 Family Score: 9.0 / 10 “Perfect…
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Our top-5 poncha bars
Our favorite local drink is of course poncha. The simple ingredients citrus, sugarcane syrup and sugarcane rum (aguardente) are hard to resist. Just stay with the traditional ones with orange…
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Our top-5 activities on the water
As Madeira is surrounded by the Atlantic ocean, this comes with many opportunities to explore. There’s a lot of marine wildlife around the island to discover in a respectful way….
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Our top-5 waterfalls in Madeira
Madeira is often called the ‘Hawaii of Europe’ and we have to admit, the comparison makes very much sense. Besides the many viewpoints and dramatic cliffs, there are many waterfalls…
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Our top-5 cable cars in Madeira
The most known cable car in Madeira is the one in Funchal to Monte. Most of the time combined with a toboggan ride down the hill. Our advice: don’t go…
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Our top-5 viewpoints in Madeira
To be honest, if you see a brown sign with ‘Miradouro’ (viewpoint), it never disappoints in Madeira. Furthermore, there are so many that it’s impossible to view them all. Please…
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Our top-5 beaches in Madeira
Because Madeira is a volcanic island in the Atlantic, most beaches are pebble beaches and not suitable to swim. Those 5 beaches were our favorites when we planned with our…
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Our top-5 kids friendly levada walks
We spend most of the year with our family hiking in nature. Though hiking in Madeira is really great, it is not risk-free. Make sure you have the right equipment,…
