Pico do Areeiro is one of the most popular places in Madeira—and also one of the places I receive the most questions about. Do you have to hike to see the sunrise? Where is the famous Stairway to Heaven? Which PR1 ticket do you need? And if the trail is… Read More »Visiting Pico do Arieiro: Sunrise, Stairway to Heaven, and PR1 Tickets
Madeira is a year-round hiking destination, but that doesn’t mean you can completely ignore the seasons. While winter brings more frequent rain and storms to watch out for, summer comes with a different challenge: heat. Madeira generally has a mild climate, but the strong sun and high humidity should definitely… Read More »Hiking in Madeira in Summer: The Best Trails
PR1 finally reopened earlier this year, and it immediately shot to the top of everyone’s Madeira itinerary. The trail is often booked out weeks in advance, and many people now plan their entire trip around securing one of the limited reservation slots. If you’re one of the lucky ones who… Read More »How to return from Pico Ruivo after hiking PR 1
Some hikes never lose their magic, no matter how many times you do them. For me, Eagle’s Rock (Penha d’Águia) is one of those hikes. It was one of the very first hikes I did when I first visited Madeira, and since then I’ve returned countless times. Every single time,… Read More »My climb up Madeira’s Iconic Eagle’s Rock (Penha d’Águia)
I’ll be honest: PR 2 wasn’t love at first hike. Madeira has no shortage of spectacular trails, and for a long time this one quietly sat in the background while more famous routes grabbed all the attention. But the more I hiked it, the more it grew on me. This… Read More »PR2: a spectacular trail from the South to the North
After almost two years, Madeira’s most famous hike is finally back. The PR1 Vereda do Areeiro trail was heavily affected by the wildfires in summer 2024 and closed for a long period of restoration work. Since the reopening at the beginning of May, getting a reservation has honestly felt harder… Read More »PR1 Madeira Reopened: Everything You Need to Know About the Famous Peak to Peak Trail
If you’ve been following along on my social media, you might have seen that last week I was given a challenge that felt almost impossible: keeping two never-tired German Shepherds entertained in Funchal. It was exhausting, no doubt, but it also turned into something really positive. It pushed me to… Read More »Best Walks Near Funchal: 3 Scenic Options Close to the City
Madeira is famous for its endless hiking trails. Which is great when you have years to explore the island. But when you only come to Madeira for a week or two, many visitors face decision paralysis and simply do not know which trail is the right one for them. And… Read More »The best family-friendly hikes in Madeira and how to choose
I recently completed my challenge of hiking every PR trail on Madeira (yes, all of them!). If you’ve been following along on Instagram or TikTok at @your_madeira, you’ve seen my vlogs of each hike. One of the questions I get all the time is: What if I don’t have a car? Can I reach… Read More »How to explore Madeira hiking trails by bus
Sunrise at Pico do Arieiro is something that lands on almost everyone’s to‑do list when they visit Madeira, and even though I’ve done it countless times, I still enjoy it every single time. This time, though, I set off for a slightly different adventure. Instead of driving up and then… Read More »Sunrise Trip to Pico do Arieiro by Bus
