Walking holidays in Madeira | Eurohike hiking trips

Sunset on a rocky beach, with the cliffs of the west coast of Madeira in the background

Flowers as far as the eye can see, rolling hills in a lush green colour, pleasant temperatures all year round and the deep blue sea. Experience the most beautiful hiking trails, a mild hiking climate all year round and delicious island cuisine.

Madeira's Calheta Coast with a View of Funchal

Around Madeira

8 Days

73 ratings

Hiker enjoys the view of the coastal landscape from the Miradouro da Portela viewpoint in Madeira

Around Madeira with Charm

8 Days

57 ratings

Questions and answers about your hiking tours in Madeira

At what time of the year is a hiking holiday in Madeira particularly recommended?

Due to the mild temperatures all year round, the beautiful flower island of Madeira is ideal for a hiking holiday 365 days a year.

Where can you hike in Madeira?

Whether on the impressive north coast, on the Königslevada, through the mystical laurel forests, in the coastal town of Porto Moniz with the typical natural swimming pools made of lava rock, on the Paul da Serra plateau or along the south-west coast – when hiking in Madeira you experience a multi-faceted adventure like hardly anywhere else. The exotic flora and fauna, as well as the wonderful hiking paths, ensure wonderful hiking moments to dream of.

Even more active experiences await you on a hiking holiday in Portugal.

Are there any UNESCO Cultural Heritage Sites in Madeira?

Portugal is home to a total of 17 UNESCO World Heritage Sites. On Madeira there is the laurel forest Laurisilva, which has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1999 with its subtropical plant species.

What special highlights do you come across when hiking in Madeira?

There are plenty cultural, culinary and scenic highlights waiting for you when hiking in Madeira. Experience on our multi-day hiking holiday around Madeira:

the panoramic Levada do Norte, the longest and widest levada in the south,
the Cabo Girao, the highest cliff in Europe,
the botanical garden in Funchal with 35,000m2,
the Paul da Serra plateau with the laurel forests, part of the UNESCO World Heritage,
the coastal town of Porto Moniz with its popular natural pools made of lava rock,
the Cathedral Sé and the market in Funchal with exotic fruits
and the wonderful culinary delights and typical specialties of the island.

Our most beautiful hiking tours in Madeira

Around Madeira

Want to get to know this unique island in a week's holiday? We have packed all the places worth seeing into an 8-day individual walking holiday. Sample a "Poncha" and grab a wicker sledge and enjoy the speedy ride as the grand finale.

Around Madeira with Charm

Our hiking tour around Madeira with Charm offers that "extra" level of comfort. With the exception of Sao Vicente, you are guaranteed to spend the night with a sea view. Our charming hotels are carefully selected and impress with their own black rocky beach, enchanting gardens and the constant sound of the sea.

Around Madeira

8 Days

73 ratings

Around Madeira with Charm

8 Days

57 ratings

Top attractions in Madeira

Botanical Garden

The botanical garden in the capital city Funchal offers 35,000 m2 of the island's exotic flora.

Natural swimming pools

In the coastal town of Porto Moniz, you can refresh yourself in the popular natural swimming pools made of lava rock.

Funchal Market Hall

The market hall with its exotic fruits in Funchal offers a true feast for the senses for all connoisseurs.

Cabo Girao

At 580 metres above sea level, Cabo Girao is the highest cliff in Europe.

Hikers at Praia de Vigário with a view of Cabo Girão

What our guests say

"We had a great holiday. The tours were extremely beautiful and varied and the local support was very good and friendly. We particularly enjoyed the first hike from Manchico to Porto Cruz and the Arts In Hotel in Funchal is a wonderfully quiet place. We had a really wonderful holiday."

Lukas W.

"It was a very nice hike, everything was perfectly organised and worked out great. The accommodation was great and the hiking routes were easy to walk. We think we got a good overview of Madeira and saw something of every region. Madeira is beautiful."

Heike M.

"Fantastic, unique!!! Everything was just perfect. Very good local support, good coach driver, reliable and punctual. Beautiful hotels, the charm category is worth it! We will be planning our holidays with Eurohike again. There is absolutely nothing to complain about. The tips and support from Eurohike itself were also excellent."

Nicole L.

"From the consultation before the tour to the entire stay, very good support and top travel documents on site! We are delighted and would do it again in a heartbeat. The hotels exceeded our expectations, so the extra cost for the charm option is fully justified."

Kirstin E.

Useful information about your hiking holiday in Madeira

Facts about Madeira

Location: In the Atlantic Ocean, west of Morocco and north of the Canary Islands
Area: Approx. 801 km²
Population: About 255,000 inhabitants
Capital: Funchal
Official language: Portuguese
Highest mountain: Pico Ruivo (1,862 metres)
Coast: The island has a rugged coastline with a total length of 150 kilometres
Season: Madeira offers a marvellous hiking climate with mild temperatures all year round

Climate in Madeira

The climate in Madeira is subtropical-Mediterranean, characterised by mild winters and warm summers. Average temperatures range from 18 degrees in winter to 25 degrees in summer. The island scores with plenty of hours of sunshine all year round. The coastal areas are drier, while the interior of the island is more humid and forested.

The cuisine in Madeira

The island cuisine on Madeira offers a colourful variety of delicious delicacies such as the typical bread with garlic butter, also known as Bolo do Caco com Manteiga de Alho. Main courses such as grilled beef skewers (espetadas), sliced beef with chips (picado), beef steak in typical bread (prego no bolo do caco), black scabbardfish (espada), mussels (lapas) or small sea snails (caramujos) are particularly popular. For dessert, there is honey cake (bolo de mel) or custard tarts (pastel de nata). The island's favourite drink is sugar cane schnapps with lemon/orange and honey (poncha), beer or white wine.