Walking Paradise East Madeira

Madeira truly is a hiker’s dream come true. With Ilha Feliz Tours, you can embark on two of the island’s most stunning trails in the eastern part . Your adventure begins at ‘Ponta de São Lourenço’, the easternmost tip of Madeira. This slender 6-kilometer-long peninsula offers a landscape that’s strikingly different from the rest of the island. Here, you’ll kick off your first hike.

Ponta de São Lourenço features a dry, hilly terrain, remnants of ancient volcanic activity that once dominated the area. The unique scenery almost feels like stepping onto another planet, inviting you to explore at your own pace.

Once you complete this hike, Ilha Feliz will guide you to the breathtaking viewpoint of ‘Miradouro de Ponta do Rosta’. Here, the landscape is characterized by towering coastal cliffs that plunge dramatically into the ocean. And to enhance your experience, Ilha Feliz Tours provides a delightful picnic lunch for you to enjoy in this picturesque setting.

But Madeira isn’t just about the stunning trails; it’s also famous for its rum. In the northeastern part of the island, you’ll visit ‘Porta da Cruz’ and the ‘North Mills Distillery’. Here, you’ll dive into the intricate process of rum production, starting from fresh sugarcane juice all the way to the creation of the award-winning rum that has fans worldwide.

The interior of Madeira boasts a breathtaking mountainous landscape. One of the highlights is the ‘Vereda dos Balcões’ walk, where you’ll meander past native and endemic tree species found in the Laurissilva forest. When you reach the end of this trail, you’ll find the stunning viewpoint known as Balcões. On clear days, the central mountain range reveals itself, showcasing the majestic Pico do Areeiro, Pico das Torres, and Pico Ruivo.

At this viewpoint, you’ll be greeted by dozens of Madeira finches, eager to get a bite from your hand. Finally, your journey takes you to ‘Miradouro do Pico do Arieiro & Juncal’. Standing at 1,818 meters, Pico do Arieiro is Madeira’s third-highest peak. The views from here are nothing short of spectacular—clouds drift above the impressive rock formations, crafting a scene that’s hard to put into words. On a clear day, you might even catch glimpses of the southern coast of Madeira, the stunning Curral das Freiras, and the distant island of Porto Santo.