Call us on 01707 817260
Or, email us at customersupport@rambleworldwide.co.uk
Call us on 01707 817260
Or, email us at customersupport@rambleworldwide.co.uk
Walking holidays in Madeira let you discover one of Europe's most remarkable islands on foot. Follow famous levada trails through volcanic highlands, explore lush laurisilva forests, and take in panoramic views from peaks rising nearly 2,000 metres. With Ramble Worldwide, our experienced walk leaders guide small groups of 10 to 12 people to the very best of the island, including places you simply would not find on your own.
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Experience colourful gardens and easy mountain walking in Madeira, an island of natural beauty.
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We still class this level as leisurely; walks are generally a little longer than level 2, with undulations but over a longer distance. Where sightseeing distances are longer, we take a full day with opportunities to stop, rest and refuel. Generally, itineraries involve easy countryside walking with plenty of breaks.
Search all Leisurely, Grade 3 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 4 miles; Ascent/Descent 300m; Terrain: generally good paths and tracks; Walking Time: Half Day or Full Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Madeira's volcanic origins are evident by the rocky shore line and rugged mountainous interior. Famed for its levadas and flowers, Madeira is an excellent walking destination with a steady year-round climate.
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Trips comprise of day walks with plenty of ups and downs, some steep and rough ground will be encountered at times and walks averaging 7 miles with 650m of ascent / descent. Some holidays will cover longer distances on easier paths, others will be shorter walks but have more demanding ascents and terrain.
Search all Moderate, Grade 5 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 7 miles; Ascent/Descent 650m; Terrain: generally decent paths and tracks with some steeper sections; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Famed for its levadas originating in the 15th century and rare endemic species of flowers that grow in ancient laurel forest, Madeira is an excellent walking destination with a steady year-round climate.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Trips comprise of day walks with plenty of ups and downs, some steep and rough ground will be encountered at times and walks averaging 7 miles with 650m of ascent / descent. Some holidays will cover longer distances on easier paths, others will be shorter walks but have more demanding ascents and terrain.
Search all Moderate, Grade 5 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 7 miles; Ascent/Descent 650m; Terrain: generally decent paths and tracks with some steeper sections; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
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Exploring lesser known coasts, trace the famous levada footpaths and pass through forests of laurisilva with panoramic views across the island.
CloseOur holiday walking grades
Trips comprise of day walks with plenty of ups and downs, some steep and rough ground will be encountered at times and walks averaging 7 miles with 650m of ascent / descent. Some holidays will cover longer distances on easier paths, others will be shorter walks but have more demanding ascents and terrain.
Search all Moderate, Grade 5 walking holidays
Average daily walks - Distance: 7 miles; Ascent/Descent 650m; Terrain: generally decent paths and tracks with some steeper sections; Walking Time: Day walks.
Please note this is a guide only; you should refer to the specific Holiday Information Sheet for the holiday that you are looking at for detailed day to day itinerary and grading information.
With 80 years of experience organising guided walking holidays, Ramble Worldwide is one of the UK's most trusted names in walking travel. Madeira is one of our best-loved destinations, and every holiday is designed to show you the very best of the island — from the levada trails of the dramatic east to the remote northwest and its UNESCO-listed laurisilva woodland.
Every Madeira walking holiday includes:
Return flights from London or Manchester (other departure airports available on request)
Private airport transfers and all local transport costs
Seven nights of half-board accommodation, with breakfast and dinner included every day
An experienced, qualified walk leader throughout
Small groups of typically 10 to 12 people
Full financial protection under ATOL, ABTA, and AITO
Call us on 01707 818902 or request a brochure.
Our Madeira holidays run with groups of 10 to 12 people. Small enough to venture off the beaten track and create a genuinely sociable atmosphere. Every departure is led by one of our 250 qualified walk leaders, each chosen for their knowledge of the local landscape, history, and culture. In Madeira, that means knowing the finest levada paths, the quieter mountain routes, and the coastal trails that never appear in guidebooks.
Eastern Madeira: Hotel do Carmo (3-star), Funchal. Centrally located and within walking distance of the city's restaurants, cable car, and harbour.
Western Madeira: Aqua Natura Bay (4-star), Porto Moniz, and Enotel Sunset Bay (4-star), near Ponta do Sol. Two very different bases that together capture the quieter, more rural character of the island's northwest.
Complete Madeira: Stays at all three hotels above across 14 nights.
All accommodation is half-board, with breakfast and dinner included every day.
Our Madeira holidays are graded Moderate (Grade 4 to 5). Typical days cover five to seven miles with 300 to 650 metres of ascent and descent. If you would prefer a more relaxed pace, our Adagio and Self-Guided collections offer shorter walks and more flexibility.
All our holidays are protected by ATOL, ABTA, and AITO. Book six months or more in advance and save £40 per person with our Early Booking Discount.
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Madeira is a walker's paradise with a year-round mild climate, a lush volcanic interior, and one of Europe's most distinctive walking networks. Here is what makes it special.
Levadas are the narrow irrigation channels built over centuries to carry water from the wet northern highlands to the drier south. The paths running alongside them create hundreds of kilometres of walking routes across the island — from gentle, flat canal-side strolls to more adventurous routes passing through tunnels and along dramatic cliff edges. Walking a levada requires no navigation: you follow the channel and let the landscape unfold around you.
Eastern Madeira is home to the island's highest peaks and most celebrated walks. The Boca da Corrida to Curral das Freiras trail follows a spectacular ridge above the dramatic caldera known as the Valley of the Nuns. The cable car up to Monte offers sweeping views across Funchal and out to the Atlantic. The eastern tip of the island is scattered with extraordinary volcanic rock formations in vivid colours found nowhere else in Europe.
The west of Maderia takes you into quieter, wilder territory. The Laurisilva Forest in the northwest is a UNESCO World Heritage Site — a mossy, mist-wrapped subtropical woodland that once covered much of southern Europe. The remote village of Porto Moniz sits beside natural saltwater pools carved from the volcanic rock. The peaceful Levada do Moinho winds through traditional watermills and cobbled village lanes before climbing to open hilltop views.
Our Complete Madeira holiday combines both itineraries into a single 14-night journey from £2,049, letting you experience the island from end to end.
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