Welcome to Madeira Island
Madeira is an archipelago in Portuguese territory, located in the Atlantic Ocean, 960 km from Lisbon and 500 km from the African coast.
Its privileged geographical position gives it a mild climate throughout the year, ideal for outdoor activities such as trekking, which attracts countless travelers.
We design desires
5+2 Program
Discovering Madeira Island in a unique experience
The program idea
Nowadays, traveling is experiencing, knowing and understanding what you see. Based on this idea, we developed the 5+2 program. What it means? In 5 days we will go hiking to explore the natural beauty of the island, its traditions and cultural heritage and in the remaining 2, take the opportunity to wander around freely and buy that souvenir for a loved one and in the other we will take you to discover Funchal beauty, strolling through its streets and iconic places on an exciting city tour.
Funchal
The first settlers, in honour of the abundant fennel they found on the slopes of the village, gave the place the name of Funchal. The name is formed from the Portuguese word for fennel, "funcho", added with the suffix -"al", to denote "a fennel plantation. Funchal, the capital of the archipelago, then designates "the place where fennel grows".
Madeira Natural Park
MNP is a protected area rich in its natural heritage and the beauty of its landscapes and cultural heritage and is entirely open to the public.
To visit it is to discover nature! It is a space for recreation and leisure, preservation of memories, rural traditions, built heritage, agricultural and forest space, from the native forest, Laurissilva, to that of exotic forests. These peculiarities make it attractive, in the regional context, and also in the national and global contexts.
(IFCN website) discovering madeira island beauty
5+2 Program Groups category
Familiar type
Minimum 4 pax
Friends type
from 5 up to 9 pax
Group type
Group type
from 10 up to15 pax
Disclousing Heritage
Madeiran culture, ethnography and gastronomy
GASTRONOMY
Minimum 4 pax
MADERIAN CULTURE AND ETHNOGRAPHY
Minimum 4 pax
Discovering... (from 1 until 3 days program)
from 1 up to 4 pax
Flower Festival
From 28th April to May 5th, 2025
Enjoy Madeira Flower Festival, doing cultural tours and learn something else with our ethnographic tourism programs.
A tailored program? Ask us about it!
A couple tour, family tour, whatever you need for!
Madeira Pearl of Atlantic
COMING SOON
About us
Who are we?
Laurel forest
A company that works with qualified guides for the region and we offer personalized cultural and hiking programs or mixing both.
We work with small groups ranging from a minimum of 4 people to a maximum of 15 people, thus ensuring a closer and more careful environment during your stay.
In addition to PORTUGUESE, we are also able to operate with linguistic speeches in:
ENGLISH, FRENCH, ITALIAN and SPANISH.
Laurel forest
Laurel forest
The island of Madeira has got the most extensive and preserved Laurissilva forest in the world, with an area of around 15,000 hectares.
It is a World Natural Heritage Site, classified by UNESCO in 1999 and our mission is aligned with the principles of that organization and consists of:
- dissemination – through hiking programs and knowledge of its species;
- in conservation and preservation - not interfering with existing habitats and minimizing our ecological footprint by not leaving any type of waste in nature.
We are part of those who intend to leave a legacy for future generations to enjoy it in the same way.
LEVADAS - The irrigation canals in Madeira Island
LEVADAS - The irrigation canals in Madeira Island
The island has a network of canals that irrigate its entire territory, covering a length of around 3.000 km.
Its construction dates back to the 15th century, the date of its settlement. Around 1,500 km are passable, making them a strong tourist resource for the region.
General and useful information before you travel
A. Before departure:
1. Check if you have valid documents in the destination country such as passport, insurance, health and bank cards.
2. Purchase the ticket in time and ensure the necessary conditions and means for the trip. Make sure you have sufficient financial means to stay in the destination country and to return to yours.
3. Check
A. Before departure:
1. Check if you have valid documents in the destination country such as passport, insurance, health and bank cards.
2. Purchase the ticket in time and ensure the necessary conditions and means for the trip. Make sure you have sufficient financial means to stay in the destination country and to return to yours.
3. Check with your travel agent or at the Embassies and Consulates if you need a visa to enter the destination country. If so, do not leave without obtaining a visa.
4. A trip is always made at the traveller’s own risk, and the responsibility for all expenses derived from an unexpected hospitalization, transfer of injured, or the repatriation of corpses are borne by the user.
5. If you are a citizen of a European Union country, it is suggested that you travel with your European Health Insurance Card.
6. Inquire in advance of the need for special health care (e.g. vaccinations or special precautions).
7. Take out travel insurance that includes, preferably, medical assistance, theft, theft and repatriation expenses. Confirm and verify contractual conditions and the most important data such as age, territorial limits, notification of complaints and expiration dates.
8. Whenever possible, inform a family member or friend of the date of departure and the expected time of arrival, which country or countries of destination, addresses, telephone numbers and contacts.
9. If you are going to travel to countries with precarious security conditions, obtain as much information as possible before departure and inform the Embassy(s) and/or Consulate(s) of your country, the countries you intend to visit, the start date of the trip, the places where you will stay and the respective telephone contacts.
Extracted from the website (https://portaldascomunidades.mne.gov.pt/pt/vai-viajar/conselhos-aos-viajantes) with the necessary adaptations
B. On arrival at the destination:
1. To avoid possible loss of your documentation, it is advisable to place the originals and the travel tickets in the hotel safes. In most countries, it is sufficient to show a photocopy of the documents, authenticated with the hotel's oil stamp.
2. Regardless of the destination country, you should avoid di
B. On arrival at the destination:
1. To avoid possible loss of your documentation, it is advisable to place the originals and the travel tickets in the hotel safes. In most countries, it is sufficient to show a photocopy of the documents, authenticated with the hotel's oil stamp.
2. Regardless of the destination country, you should avoid displaying jewellery and valuables. Petty theft is a constant and all precaution is recommended.
3. Avoid frequenting poorly lit streets at night and do not resist if you are the target of a violent robbery attempt.
4. Do not carry suitcases, packages or any objects that do not belong to you and keep your luggage under surveillance.
5. Do not drive other people's vehicles across borders.
6. Refuse and avoid any type of contact, manipulation or consumption of drugs. Depending on the law of each country, you may face heavy fines, long prison sentences in difficult conditions, or even the death penalty.
7. In Muslim and Eastern countries, the travellers will encounter cultures very different from the Western one and must observe local regulations regarding dress and forms of behaviour. The use of drugs and alcohol is generally punishable by heavy prison sentences.
8. Always keep in mind that your attitudes may benefit or harm your image and that of your country.
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