After the intense hike to the two highest peaks in Madeira, the next day, everyone was tired and a bit sore – being our last full day in Madeira called for a poolside day.  The sun was shining and athough it never warms to more than 20C or so the sun is strong and heats… Continue reading Leaving Madeira

Our hike started, and finished on Madeira’s second highest peak, Pico do Arieiro (1818m). The plan? Well, survive was first on the list, second was to traverse the ridge to the tallest peak, Pico do Ruivo, and back. I might be using a little over exaggeration with item 1,  but this hike had been known… Continue reading Pico do Arieiro – our mountain walk

One of the more popular hikes here in Madeira is the 25 Fontes which is in the mountains high above Calheta and in an area called Paul da Serra Plateau which is a barren strectch of land usually covered in cloud. The drive up was on a 2 lane well maintained road for the most… Continue reading 25 Fountains