Walking holidays in sunny Portugal

Explore the diverse and impressive island in the Atlantic Ocean. There are steep and rugged coastal lines, green hills and small bays great for swimming as well as cloud forests and sun-drenched banana plantations. The flower island, Madeira, offers a versatile scenery and a pleasant climate all year round. The dry east, the cool north, the barren mountains, the moist high plateaus and the sunny south all invite you to come and explore this wonderful island. At all times of the year, there are different flowers and trees blooming at different altitudes. The friendly and tradition-conscious locals invite you to get to know their country and their culture. Discover all sides of Madeira on this round trip!

Nine islands, more than 1.000 km west of Europe are building the Azores archipelago, formed by volcanic erruptions. Be enchanted by amazing scenery with plants from all climate zones, steaming volcanic craters and gushing springs are offering a unique spectacle, wonderful beaches and picturesque lakes are inviting for a swim. On São Miguel, the main island of the Azores one can hike throughout the whole year. Due to its ample vegetation the island is also named “Ilha Verde” (green island). During this walking week diversity is awaiting you: lovely hilly landscape with deep meadows and fields, well-wooded mountains, impressing calderas with silent lakes and great coasts with picturesque villages and historic small towns. The capital Ponta Delgada with its beautiful old part of town, coloured in black and white is an additional highlight. The unique nature, the hospitality, and the silent savoir vivre of the Azores will enthrall you!