Cycling Around Madeira

Duration
8 days
Guided Status
Self-Guided
Difficulty
Moderate
D-Score™
D2 - Intermediate

Overview

Discover the island’s best cycling routes with bike hire and luggage transfers included on this one-week self-guided holiday. Cycle Madeira’s coastline as you circumnavigate the island in just one week. Witness the island's distinct charm for yourself on this one-week self-guided cycling holiday as you circumnavigate the island on roads that twist and turn, almost always within sight of the Atlantic Ocean.

Daily Ride Schedule

Day 1: Arrive at your hotel in Canico and take a dip in the sea or stroll to the nearby botanical gardens.

Arrive at your hotel in Canico and take a dip in the sea or stroll to the nearby botanical gardens.

Day 2: Ride a lovely rolling route from Camacha through the lush hills to Porto da Cruz on the east coast.

25 km 400 m

D1

Ride a lovely rolling route from Camacha through the lush hills to Porto da Cruz on the east coast.

Day 3: Discover the charming villages of Madeira's north coast on a ride from Santana to Sao Vicente.

40 km 1050 m

D1

Discover the charming villages of Madeira's north coast on a ride from Santana to Sao Vicente.

Day 4: Ride the island's high-level heartland and enjoy a fabulous descent to Porto Moniz on the west coast.

35 km 790 m

D1

Ride the island's high-level heartland and enjoy a fabulous descent to Porto Moniz on the west coast.

Day 5: A superb day of cycling around Madeira's west coast, from Porto Moniz to Calheta.

45 km 1380 m

D1

A superb day of cycling around Madeira's west coast, from Porto Moniz to Calheta.

Day 6: Take in the sights on your final day of cycling along the south coast to Funchal.

50 km 1670 m

D1

Take in the sights on your final day of cycling along the south coast to Funchal.

Day 7: Enjoy a day in and around Funchal. Return cable car ticket to Monte included.

Enjoy a day in and around Funchal. Return cable car ticket to Monte included.

Day 8: Departure Day.

Departure Day.

Accommodation & Services

Accommodation

Hotel

What's Included

Airport transfers
Catering services
Accommodation arrangements
Bike rental

About the Madeira

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