Luís's Guidebook
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Small parish in Madeira. A wonderful , cosy place that you’ll fell in love the minute you get there .
71 locals recommend
Jardim Do Mar
Small parish in Madeira. A wonderful , cosy place that you’ll fell in love the minute you get there .
A great place to spend a morning or afternoon , Prazeres as hikes that go to Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar that have breath taking views and great sightseeing spots along the way.
There’s also a small zoo with mostly farm animals , great for family time .
14 locals recommend
Prazeres
A great place to spend a morning or afternoon , Prazeres as hikes that go to Paul do Mar and Jardim do Mar that have breath taking views and great sightseeing spots along the way.
There’s also a small zoo with mostly farm animals , great for family time .
Hiking
Great hikes , amazing views
An amazing hike that ends in a waterfall .
The hike takes 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive to the waterfall but it’s totally worth it .
37 locals recommend
Levada do Alecrim
An amazing hike that ends in a waterfall .
The hike takes 1 hour 20 minutes to arrive to the waterfall but it’s totally worth it .
One of the most known hikes in Madeira , this hike will end on an amazing waterfall and will take about 2 hours to get there
Levada do Caldeirão Verde
Levada do Caldeirão VerdeOne of the most known hikes in Madeira , this hike will end on an amazing waterfall and will take about 2 hours to get there
A great hike with amazing views that ends in 25 fountains coming out of the rocks .
Levada das 25 Fontes (rear exit / tunnel)
A great hike with amazing views that ends in 25 fountains coming out of the rocks .
Pico Ruivo
The highest point in Madeira , with great views all around .
Sightseeing
A must visit in Madeira , you will always remember Paul do Mar breath taking views , hikes and waterfalls .
Paul do Mar as a lot of hikes that end in fountains/ waterfalls and along the way you’ll be amazed by the local Flora.
Fanal and levada do alecrim are a personal favorite for me .
60 locals recommend
Paúl da Serra
ER209A must visit in Madeira , you will always remember Paul do Mar breath taking views , hikes and waterfalls .
Paul do Mar as a lot of hikes that end in fountains/ waterfalls and along the way you’ll be amazed by the local Flora.
Fanal and levada do alecrim are a personal favorite for me .
A great place to spend an afternoon , with amazing gardens , African sculptures and mineral museums .
166 locals recommend
Monte Palace Tropical Garden
4 Caminho do MonteA great place to spend an afternoon , with amazing gardens , African sculptures and mineral museums .
Fanal Pond
Swimming
Great places to go for a dive.
The Porto Moniz natural swimming pools are amazing and definitely a must see.
There are 2 different swimming pools , one is paid and the other is free , both are worth seeing .
81 locals recommend
Natural Swimming Pools
The Porto Moniz natural swimming pools are amazing and definitely a must see.
There are 2 different swimming pools , one is paid and the other is free , both are worth seeing .
Calheta beach is one of two white sand beaches in Madeira and is closest sand beach to Jardim do Mar .
Definitely worth seeing
117 locals recommend
Calheta Beach
Calheta beach is one of two white sand beaches in Madeira and is closest sand beach to Jardim do Mar .
Definitely worth seeing
Located in Caniçal , this is a black sand beach , a local favorite great for snorkeling and with a great bar/restaurant.
Prainha Beach
Located in Caniçal , this is a black sand beach , a local favorite great for snorkeling and with a great bar/restaurant.