Hiker's Madeira 7-Day
Hiking-focused itinerary prioritizing major trails (PR1.2, PR6, PR8, PR9, PR13) with rest days at coast. For fit hikers.
Itinerary Map
17 stops across 7 days · map data © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), © CARTO
Your 7-day journey
Day
1
Arrival & Vereda do Larano
Settle in east (Porto da Cruz/Machico), afternoon Vereda do Larano if energy, or rest.
Day
2
PR8 São Lourenço
Full PR8 hike (start early to avoid sun), Prainha Beach afternoon rest.
Day
3
Pico Arieiro Sunrise & PR1.2
Sunrise at Arieiro, PR1.2 to Pico Ruivo, Balcões optional. Intensive mountain day.
Day
4
PR9 Caldeirão Verde
Long levada hike (5-7h), Santana houses. Base north coast overnight.
Day
5
PR6 Rabaçal & PR6.1
Early start for both levadas, afternoon rest or drive to Fanal.
Day
6
PR13 Fanal Forest
Misty forest walk or PR18 Levada do Rei alternative. North coast pools afternoon (Seixal/Porto Moniz).
Day
7
Rest & South Coast
Recovery day with light cultural/scenic stops, Funchal prep for departure.
Alternative routes if plans change
Swap these in if weather or conditions call for it.
day tour alternatives