From expert-led walking tours to cultural encounters and active cycling journeys, the new programs are designed for curious ...

The island of Madeira forms part of an archipelago in the North Atlantic Ocean, around 500 miles from mainland Portugal, to which it is an autonomous region. The island is often described as ...

The island, known for its dramatic mountainous terrain, including the highest point, Pico Ruivo at 1,862 meters, boasts a spring-like climate year-round, ideal for active holidays and nature lovers.

While Pico Ruivo, the island’s pinnacle, cannot match Mount Teide for altitude – at 6,106ft, it is about half the height of its Canarian cousin – it still makes for a fabulous escape into ...

More daring visitors will relish the six-mile route up to the peak of Pico Ruivo, Portugal’s third-highest point, which stands at 6,106ft and offers unparalleled views of the surrounding valleys.

The charge will set you back €3 (£2.50) for all non-residents over the age of 12 and is already in place on Madeira's most popular trails — Pico do Areeiro, Pico Ruivo, Levada do Risco ...

With its rough mountains, lush slopes and breathtaking natural scenery, Madeira is a mecca for hiking lovers, and its scenic trails are one of the island’s biggest draws. But it’s about to get ...

The fee currently applies to the archipelago’s seven most popular trails: Pico do Areeiro, Pico Ruivo, Levada do Risco, Levada do Caldeirão Verde, Balcões, Levada do Rei and Ponta de São ...

The €3 surcharge, for non-residents over the age of 12, already applies to seven of the busiest hiking trails, including Pico do Areeiro, Pico Ruivo, Levada do Risco, Levada do Caldeirão Verde ...

Madeira has introduced a new fee for non-residents on some of its most popular hiking trails. The move is part of a push towards sustainable tourism and proceeds will fund conservation efforts ...