Bica de Cana is a fairly easy hiking route, known as 'the flower hike', thanks to colourful blooms you'll see. The route is carpeted with purple foxgloves, powder-pink orchids and plenty more besides. There's a...

As long as you have a head for heights you’ll love Gabo Girao. It’s the tallest sea cliff in Europe and second in the world. It rises, almost vertically, out of the sea to a height of 580 metres,...

Tucked away in a peaceful cove near the fishing village of Canical, this beach is quieter than other tourist spots and is one of the pretty pebble beaches on the island. There’s a café overlooking...

Translated as ‘The Chamber of the Wolves’, this pretty fishing village was once the habitat of the endangered monk seal. The local vineyards produce the excellent Madeira Wine, though to try something unique to...

These lava pools are a great place for a dip when it’s warm, but even in winter, it’s fun just watching the waves break over the oddly-shaped rock formations. Cement paths weave between the pools if you want to...

The Levada do Norte is one of the largest water channels on the island. This easy and pleasant trail starts just below the well-known Cabo Girão viewing platform and stretches west towards the Boa Morte...