Other Madeira Activities
Hikers
have long enjoyed Madeira´s spectacular scenery and admirable walking
conditions. Experience walking the levadas, the 500-mile network of irrigation
channels that feed water down from the mountains. Choose one or more of
these activities to feel the adrenaline rush in a breathtaking surrounding.
This long march tests
even the fittest, using unconventional routes of scenic beauty, we recommend
a good physical endurance for those who try. Courses from 5 to 50 Km.
Remember to bring appropriate sportive footwear. Daily departures in groups
of 8 persons (minimum).
Hundreds of miles
on the levadas following the treacherous mountain outline. You’ll
see indigenous plants, exotic birds and waterfalls. Daily departures,
half and full day programmes with several degrees of difficulty. A fully
qualified mountain guide makes sure the trip runs smoothly.
You can take part
in an exciting adventure, equipped with diving suit and mountain gear
making your way down a series of small streams. You have to be able to
swim for this one. Departure once a week for beginners and for the experienced.
Come along on a charming
horse ride over a 5km trail. More appropriate for experienced riders.
This activity challenges
you to make your way up the basaltic rock plains of Madeira. You can chose
to go with or without climbing equipment, although there are different
levels of difficulty, they never become too treacherous. Book in advance
to form groups of 6 people.
Whiz down the Levadas
and dirt roads, through the forest and mountains. Test your
endurance on the tracks were the Madeira cycling tour is held, only the
strong will survive! Half day or full day courses, departures 3 days a
week.
Excellent courses
in several degrees of difficulty, for all experienced two wheel drivers.
Departures 3 days a week (motorbikes 250/350 c.c.)
Slide across the ocean
waters in Baia de Abra — Caniçal, Caniço, Funchal or
Paul do Mar. There will be plenty of changes to exercise yourself as you
keep the terraced cliffs in sight sloping into the breaking waves. Departures
3 times a week. Accessible to beginners. (Kayaks for one or two persons).
Raise yourself into
the sky with a parachute, hooked to a powerful motor launch with a wire
rope, as the speedboat gains speed you reach for the skies. An exhilarating
sensation hard to beat. Departures 1 a week(1/2 day).
By launching yourself
into the air, you’ll then have total control of the wing to direct
you were you please. Flights available in several places across the island,
departures 1 a week.
If you would like
to learn more or book any of theese activities please contact:
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