7-Day Madeira, Portugal Adventure Itinerary

1. Day 1: Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike
   45 minutes (23.6 km) from Funchal

   Explore the breathtaking natural beauty of Madeira with a 13-kilometer hike through forests, waterfalls, and valleys.

2. Day 2: Pico do Arieiro
   1 hour (23.1 km) from Levada do Caldeirão Verde

   Reach the highest peak in Madeira with an exhilarating hike through rugged terrain and scenic views of the island.

3. Day 3: Ribeiro Frio Natural Park
   34 minutes (14.4 km) from Pico do Arieiro

   Explore the stunning natural park with its beautiful landscapes, rivers, and endemic species of fauna and flora.

4. Day 4: Cabo Girão Skywalk and Quinta do Furão hike
   37 minutes (22.6 km) from Ribeiro Frio Natural Park

   Experience one of the highest cliffs in Europe with a walk on the sky bridge, followed by an adventure hike to Quinta do Furão.

5. Day 5: Seixal Beach and the Volcanic Caves
   43 minutes (23.1 km) from Cabo Girão Skywalk

   Relax on the black sand beaches of Seixal before exploring the stunning natural volcanic caves nearby.

6. Day 6: Pico Ruivo and Santana Village
   1 hour 10 minutes (35.7 km) from Seixal Beach

   Discover the amazing 360-degree views of Madeira's landscapes from the highest peak and explore the traditional houses of Santana village.

7. Day 7: Canyoning Adventure
   30 minutes (11.5 km) from Pico Ruivo

   Experience the thrilling adventure of canyoning by exploring the natural caves and waterfalls of Madeira.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Levada do Caldeirão Verde Hike (5-6 hours, free)
• Pico do Arieiro Hike (3-4 hours, free)
• Ribeiro Frio Natural Park (2-3 hours, free)
• Cabo Girão Skywalk and Quinta do Furão Hike (4-5 hours, €10 for skywalk ticket)
• Seixal Beach and the Volcanic Caves (3-4 hours, free)
• Pico Ruivo and Santana Village (5-6 hours, €1.50 for Santana village entrance fee)
• Canyoning Adventure (4-5 hours, €80 per person)
Total Estimated Costs: €91.50 per person

Useful Tips

If you have extra time, try visiting other outdoor attractions such as hidden waterfalls, Madeira Botanical Garden, or the Porto Santo Island. If you have less time but still want an adventure, skip the Cabo Girão Skywalk and Quinta do Furão Hike or shorten the hikes in Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo.