About this experience
Embark on a self-guided hike from Porto da Cruz to Machico. Enjoy a scenic hike through the northeast coast of Madeira and admire the different vegetation and dramatic scenery changes.
Highlights
- Enjoy a self-guided hike through the northeast coast of Madeira
- Admire the different vegetation and dramatic scenery changes along the way
- Discover the scenic and underrated hike from Porto da Cruz to Machico,
- Take in the views of the mountains and the ocean as you hike
- Benefit from pickup and drop-off from your hotel in Funchal, Machico, Santa Cruz, or Santana
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off at your hotel/accommodation
- Self-guided hike information
- Driver available for instruction via chat apps
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
Embark on a scenic and underrated hike in Madeira. Admire the different vegetation along the way and experience the dramatic change in scenery as you get closer to the southeast. Enjoy a self-guided hike and be picked up from your hotel in Funchal, Machico, Santa Cruz, or Santana.
Start at the mountains of Porto da Cruz, where the driver will drop you off. Then, begin your hike to Machico where you will be picked up. Spend 4 hours immersed in a mix of coastal and mountain hiking, and go at your own pace.
The hike is not too crowded and is easy to do, but it is not recommended for children under 12 and people with mobility problems. You will have all the information you need to prepare for the hike and have the driver available to instruct you if you need. Use chat apps like WhatsApp to be in contact with the driver along the hike.
Please wear hiking shoes and comfortable clothing.
Bring water and snacks
Pickups outside Funchal, Santana, Machico and Santa Cruz have and extra cost of 20€p/p, paid to the driver.
Things to note
- Comfortable clothes
- Weather-appropriate clothing
- Hiking shoes
- Water
Terms & conditions
Wear hiking shoes and comfortable clothing
Not recommended for children under 12 years
Use chat apps like WhatsApp for communication with the driver
Pickups outside Funchal, Machico, Santa Cruz, and Santana have an additional cost of €20 per person