Things To Do
PR8 São Lourenço Viewpoint - Cais do Sardinha - Pico do Furado
A great option to see some rock formations on the east end of the island. This hike is for all people. Morgan REALLY likes these rock formations.
Fanal Forest
If you like crazy looking trees and vibey photographs this is the place for you. This is tough to get to its located at the top of the island and you go through tight windy roads uphill to get there. If you hike to the top of the hill there is a beautiful view of the coastline. Peter says you should go its definitely worth it (loved photographing the trees) Morgan doesn't recommend- Too much cow shit for her.
Pico do Areeiro - Pico Ruivo
This is the most iconic hike on Madeira. It's the two tallest peaks on the island. Sometimes you're hiking above the clouds. Caution- this hike is hard with a lot of stairs. You will also need to find transportation as you can no longer hike out and back.
Quinta do Barbusano winery
Peter and Morgan stayed in Sao Vicente on their first visit to Madeira and were walking distance to this winery. We highly recommend the tour and wine tasting.
Sexial
There are a multitude of things to do in this little town. They have great little restaurants by the water as well as natural swimming pools. Morgan recommends the Snack Bar Avista Navios for the best view to enjoy a cup of coffee. We recommend these natural pools over the ones in Porto Moniz, they are free and you can swim with the sea life. Sexial is home to a black sand beach where you can see the mountainous coast. We also highly recommend the cafes and little restaurants along the water. You need to try Madeiras signature drink Poncha, Fresh squeezed Orange juice and rum.
Porto Moniz
This is a cute little town that is more set up for tourists than others on the northwest part of the island. You will find some of the best views at these coffee shops. We recommend taking a walk down to the coast line to see Ribeira da Janela. These rocks are what made Morgan want to come to Madeira in the first place. Porto Moniz also has natural pools, although they are touristy and you have to pay to get in. We preferred the ones in Sexial more. If you take a drive up the mountain there are activities such a swing that sends you out over the cliff.
Levada do Caldeirão Verde PR9
Up the mountain there are numerous Levada hikes through tunnels to view water falls and have scenic views. Madeira has a unique levada system that carries water from the top of the island to the bottom. It's basically a system of canals that bring water to people around the island. These hikes were easy and a lot of fun. We recommend going early as many tours go through here. In many spots there is only room for one person to pass