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Get set to explore with our wonderful walking holidays. If those boots are made for walking, you’d better pack them as part of your 22kg baggage included with Jet2holidays. And you can have a rest while we take you to and from your fantastic hotel, with transfers as part of your package. All you’ve got to do is decide on the destination from our amazing range.
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Hiking the lovely levadas is a must-do on any walking holiday in Madeira. Levada in Portuguese means ‘to carry’ and that’s exactly what these man-made channels do – carry water from the north to the south of the island! Many routes wind through UNESCO-protected laurel forests, offering lush scenery and peaceful, scenic trails.
For a taste of traditional Madeira, head to the north coast where life moves at a gentler pace. Visit Santana for its charming, thatched houses or Porto Moniz for natural pools and sea views. Tuck into fresh seafood, from grilled limpets to espada (black scabbardfish) with banana.
Madeira’s volcanic origins have shaped a truly spectacular island, from soaring peaks and deep valleys to rugged cliffs plunging into the Atlantic. Discover tumbling waterfalls, misty mountains and coastal viewpoints, where seabirds fly overhead and, if you’re lucky, dolphins can be spotted offshore.
Madeira’s sub-tropical climate makes it ideal for year-round walking, with warm summers and a wetter season from December to February. Spring and autumn offer perfect conditions underfoot, while countryside trails stay peaceful and uncrowded. Why not time your trip for Madeira Carnival in March or the Funchal Flower Festival in May?
What are you looking for in a walking holiday?
This 3km trail (6km return) explores Madeira’s wild eastern tip, with sweeping views over both coasts. The moderately challenging Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço winds across a volcanic peninsula of basalt cliffs and open landscapes. Look out for seabirds and, with luck, monk seals, before a refreshing swim at Cais do Sardinha.
Location: East Coast
Distance: 3km (6km round trip)
Estimated time: 2 hours 30 mins
Max. altitude: 126m
Min. altitude: 23m
Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended hotel: Dreams Madeira Resort Spa & Marina
Levada do Caldeirão Verde is a rewarding 8.7km trail (each way) through Madeira’s lush interior. Starting at Queimadas, it winds through UNESCO-protected laurel forest, past tunnels and dramatic cliffs, to a stunning waterfall lagoon. It’s a longer but unforgettable walk, with the option to continue or simply retrace your steps.
Location: North Coast
Distance: 8.7km (17.4km round trip)
Duration: 6 hours 30 mins
Max. altitude: 1020m
Min. altitude: 872m
Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended hotel: Quinta do Furao
This 10.5km trail takes around 3.5 hours, following the historic Levada do Moinho between Porto Moniz and Calheta. Passing old water mill ruins, it offers a glimpse into Madeira’s past. Walk through lush laurel forest and peaceful countryside, with scenic irrigation channels and green valleys accompanying you along the way.
Location: North Coast
Distance: 10.5km
Duration: 3 hours 30 mins
Max. altitude: 940m
Min. altitude: 504m
Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended hotel: Aqua Natura Bay
Levada do Furado is a beautiful 11km, five-hour walk starting in Ribeiro Frio, following one of Madeira’s oldest levadas through lush Laurissilva forest. Expect sweeping valley views, rich greenery and dramatic landscapes, including Penha d’Águia. A tougher optional route climbs via Pico do Suna before rejoining the trail towards Portela viewpoint.
Location: North Coast
Distance: 11km
Duration: 5 hours
Max. altitude: 880m
Min. altitude: 645m
Difficulty: Moderate
Recommended hotel: PortoBay Serra Golf
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