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Calendar 2026
Madeira "The Floating Garden"
5-12 SEP Full Trip

Madeira "The Floating Garden"

Eight days among levadas, Laurisilva forests, and ocean views

Madeira is an ideal destination for nature and trekking lovers, thanks to its year-round spring climate and majestic mountains rising from the deep blue ocean. The island is crisscrossed by a dense network of trails and levadas (traditional irrigation channels), suitable for all kinds of hikes.
Dense Laurisilva forests, with over three-quarters of the island protected by a natural park and recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, make Madeira a unique place, offering an extraordinary variety of landscapes.
Our journey will be a tour full of nuances: we will immerse ourselves in trails that wind through mountains and tunnels, moving from woodlands to coastal paths, with spectacular views and unique perspectives over the ocean. Nature will be the absolute protagonist, lush and green, accompanied by a complete program of excursions.
There will also be time for urban visits during your free hours in Funchal, the island's main hub, with its Mercado dos Lavradores, the waterfront, and the historic center. We will also visit some small, authentic, and charming villages, as well as the spectacular Cabo Girão Skywalk.
Get ready to experience an unforgettable adventure.

Highlights

  • Trails and levadas through mountains and tunnels
  • Laurisilva forest (UNESCO Biosphere Reserve)
  • Cabo Girão Skywalk
  • Lava pools and waterfalls
  • Funchal and the Mercado dos Lavradores

Day-by-day programme

Day 1 Saturday 5 September
8 days / 7 nights, base-camp style, 5-7 hours of walking per day along trails, levadas, and coastal paths.
Meeting point

September 5, 2026 at 3:00 PM — Funchal Airport (alternatively at 4:00 PM at the hotel)

Day 2 … Day 7 no additional details
Day 8 Saturday 12 September
End of the hike

September 12, 2026 in the morning — depending on your return flight

Important notes

The itinerary may change in the event of adverse natural conditions: in that case an alternative route will be proposed. A few days before the hike you will receive a message with the latest useful information.

Booking by June 20, 2026, subject to availability.

The guides for this hike

Salvatore Marletta
Salvatore Marletta AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide 333 4987946 WhatsApp Cresciuto tra le colline Chiaramontane, ha trasformato la passione per la natura e la montagna nel suo lavoro. Guida AIGAE e Istruttore di Nordic Walking, accompagna escursionisti in Sicilia, in Italia e all'estero, promuovendo un turismo responsabile e autentico.
Javier Marletta
Javier Marletta AIGAE Environmental Hiking Guide 328 7484939 WhatsApp Cresciuto nel mondo dell'escursionismo, è Guida Ambientale Escursionistica AIGAE e parla fluentemente spagnolo. Ama le escursioni più impegnative, ma soprattutto trasmettere la passione per la montagna a chi si avvicina al trekking per la prima volta. Nei viaggi apprezza il clima di condivisione e le amicizie che nascono nel gruppo.
In collaboration with
Kora Viaggi

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