FUNCHAL · ON FOOT
The trails worth the airfare.
The 9 most popular funchal hikes. The trails that draw the most hikers, with the distance, the time on your feet, the cost and who guides them.
Sunrise hike from Pico do Arieiro toward Pico Ruivo, ending at Achada do Teixeira, with door-to-door transfer from Funchal.
Most Popular“So glad we went for sunrise, stunning and the driver was super friendly and helpful!”
Hike Madeira’s highest peaks at sunrise with door-to-door transfer from Funchal or Caniço and clear route instructions.
“The hike was absolutely incredible, and Diogo our guide was such a lovely bloke. Would definitely recommend!”
Self-guided PR1/PR3 hike from Pico do Arieiro to Pico Ruivo with door-to-door transfer from Funchal and Caniço.
Self-guided PR8 hike on Madeira’s east coast. Ocean views, north-and-south panoramas, and pickup/drop-off from Funchal and nearby areas.
“Great transfer, our driver Filipe really went above and beyond! The track is stunning, and there is plenty of time to do it fully, highly recommend.”
Hike Madeira’s PR9 Levada do Caldeirão Verde with a small-group transfer. Pickup in Funchal, Caniço or Garajau, tunnels, waterfalls.
“Perfect experience, no notes :) Vitor was super friendly and helpful and the group in the transfer were lovely :)”
Sunrise self-guided hike from Funchal to Pico do Arieiro with pickup/drop-off, flexible pacing, and PR1/PR3 mountain scenery.
“It was a great hike but conditions were less than perfect!! High winds, rain and fog! It was freezing and we were not prepared for the cold and wet! We didn’t do PR1 as it was too windy and we couldn’t see a thing but we took the extra time coming down PR3, which was…”
Full-day hike from Funchal to Ponta de São Lourenço and Caniçal: volcanic cliffs, Desertas views, and a swim in clear water.
“I really enjoyed the day, breathtaking scenery, friendly company and Charlotte was an excellent host, I would highly recommend this to anybody visiting the island.”
Hike Madeira’s Rabacal Valley to the 25 Fountains, led by a local guide through UNESCO laurel forest, levadas, and an 800m tunnel.
“A fantastic experience, absolutely made by the passion for nature and expertise of our guide Ruben. Highly recommend this hiking tour.”
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro, then PR1 Stairway to Heaven and PR3 Donkey Trail with lunch and optional Monte toboggan drop-off.
Every region we cover, and every kind of ground underfoot.
