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Madeira is a renowned destination for walking or hiking.
Key Stats
Best Time To Visit
Mar - Oct
Flight from London
3:45 hrs
Time Difference
GMT
Its steep mountain slopes are irrigated by a network of small canals known as 'levadas'.
Legend has it, it took a couple of Brits back in the 70s to realise the potential these paths had as a superb trekking routes. These were due to the dramatic landscapes and winding paths past small villages with vineyards and terraced fields.
Original Travel can suggest the best itineraries and arrange the best guides with inside knowledge not only of the levadas but also the history of the island.
