Discover your piece Madeira

Have a break, get a coffee and experience the island spirit with a view which is priceless - but for less than 1 Euro.

After swimming in the rocky pools, we got hungry and looked for a snack. After walking a few meters, we found a rooftop bar serving Japanese (huh?! but good) food. The view is fantastic, the Vihno Verde perfect and the sound of the mighty ocean impossible to ignore.

... on the way to 25 Fontes

Along the watercourses you pass by several waterfalls or walk under them. The whole hike takes about 3 hours and is relaxed doable. You should start at the church Igreja da Lombada da Ponta do Sol, here you can also park.

Unique bathing experiences await you in natural lava pools, surrounded by breathtaking scenery. Created by millennia-old lava flows, these pools offer a perfect combination of crystal clear Atlantic waters and picturesque basalt rocks. While the eastern pools retain their wild, natural beauty, where caution is advised because of the sharp rocks, the western pools offer an outdoor pool-like ambience with polished stones and shallow entrances. Here you can swim safely and at the same time enjoy the uninterrupted view of the open sea. These natural swimming pools are a must-see for any visitor to Madeira looking for an unparalleled swimming experience.

While the waves lash the shore, you can relax here in the crystal clear water, overlooking the ocean. ☀️🌊

Colorful thatched-roof houses, known as Casas de Colmo, offer a unique insight into traditional architecture and rural life. Near the town hall, you can find the tourist information office in one of these houses and visit another, furnished specimen. The Madeira theme park expands your knowledge of the culture and history of the area. Surrounded by breathtaking nature, including the UNESCO-protected Laurisilva Forest, and spectacular hiking routes such as Levada Caldeirao Verde, a world of traditions and natural beauty is revealed to you.

Majestic peaks and panoramic views await you as you explore Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo, where you'll soar high above the clouds. With every step you take between these two peaks, a breathtaking landscape of rugged rock formations, blooming mountain heaths and small waterfalls unfolds before your eyes. Whether you're capturing the sunrise at Pico do Arieiro or reaching Madeira's highest point, Pico Ruivo, the views are spectacular. Here you can see as far as the horizon, sometimes even as far as the neighboring island of Porto Santo. The hike requires surefootedness and a bit of stamina, but rewards you with incomparable impressions of the wild nature of Madeira.

The hike along the Levada do Rei is super easy to hike and you pass by many waterfalls. One waterfall you have to cross underneath it, it’s was fun but a little wet 💦.

At the Madeiran folklore evenings in "A Parreira" and "A Seta" you will become part of a living tradition combined with a typical dinner. Every day, authentic performances of traditional dances and music that reflect Madeira's cultural heritage unfold here. Colourful costumes, passionate rhythms and warm hospitality invite you to immerse yourself in a world full of joie de vivre and history. These evenings will not only provide you with entertainment, but will also give you the opportunity to explore the island's culinary heritage and connect with locals as well as other travelers.

In front of you, a spectacular natural spectacle unfolds from 25 springs that flow into an emerald green pool. Surrounded by rugged volcanic rock and dense laurel forest, you will witness dozens of small waterfalls flowing from crevices of a rock face into a fairytale lagoon. This portrait of unspoiled nature not only provides a stunning backdrop for photographs, but also invites a moment of peace and admiration.