The activity will always be in a private group (1 to 4 people). You choose which hike you want to do from among 15 options; simply book and send a message indicating the route you wish to take.
You will be guided by me, Paulo Jesus. I was born and live on the island, and I am a certified mountain guide. I offer various types of hikes: along the levadas in the heart of the endemic Laurissilva forest, along the oceanfront trails, and, last but not least, on the equally spectacular mountain trails.
Included: trail access and reservation fees, transport, insurance, Turismo de Portugal licence, and a local guide certified by Turismo de Portugal.

Choose your route:

Scenic coastal hikes:

1: Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço, 7 km (PR 7) – Moderate
2: Vereda do Larano – Machico, 11 km – moderate
3: Achadas da Cruz hike, 6 km – moderate (Saturdays and Sundays only)

Levada and Laurissilva Forest hikes:

4: Levada do Rei, 10 km (PR 18) – easy
5: Levada do Caldeirão Verde, 12 km (PR 9) – moderate
6: Levada Nova and Levada do Moinho, 9 km (5.6 mi) – moderate
7: Levada das 25 Fontes, 12 km (PR 6) – moderate
8: Levada dos Cedros (PR 14) and Fanal, 15 km – (difficult)
9: Levada do Alecrim, 7 km (PR 6.2) – Easy
10: Vale da Meia Légua hike (secret) – 12 km – (difficult)
11: Rabaçal secret trail, 10 km – moderate
12: Bica da Cana (secret trail) and PR 17 – (Difficult; requires good physical fitness and experience; sunrise option available; offered only on Saturdays and Sundays.)

Scenic mountain hikes:

13: Vereda do Pico Ruivo, 6 km (PR 1.2) – moderate (with sunrise option on Saturdays and Sundays)
14: Vereda do Areeiro, 2.5 km (PR 1) – moderate (with sunrise option on Saturdays and Sundays)
15: Pico Grande, 11 km – (difficult)

In 2022, I founded my small business (Madeira Local Guide) with the aim of offering private tours in harmony and tranquility with nature, always avoiding the crowds.