First Time Hiking 160KM Across The Island of Madeira

I spent 7 days hiking 160 km across Madeira, Portugal with @PaddyDoyle. walking coast-to-coast from Porto Moniz to Ponta de São Lourenço. The route includes classic levada walks, the cloud-forest of Fanal, the high plateau of Paul da Serra, and the island’s highest summit, Pico Ruivo, a well as hiking along Madeira's epic coastline to the very end of the island.

Madeira is a Portuguese island located in the Atlantic Ocean, which is geographically closer to Africa than mainland Portugal. It has a warm temperature all year round and not without reason is it called an island of eternal spring.

I lived in Madeira for the last couple of years but for one reason or another, I have never been hiking in Madeira (properly anyway). I wanted to experience this beautiful island in a new way and get to know it better, so I decided to cross it on foot. Our plan was to walk 160km across the island, from West to East.

It is my first time hiking or undertaking any sort of challenge like this.

If you’re planning a Madeira hiking itinerary, comparing European long-distance trails, or just want to enjoy the experience... Walk every stage with us and see why tackling 160 km of levadas, laurel forest, and volcanic ridge lines might be the most complete way to experience Madeira. This could be the ultimate guide to hiking across Madeira.

Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code JOEYP at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/joeyp

Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and TURN NOTIFICATIONS ON to never miss a video.

△ Get My MADEIRA FOOD MAP Here: https://bit.ly/MadeiraFoodMap

SUPPORT ME Making Videos:
△ Join My Patreon For Extra Content: https://www.patreon.com/thejoeyp
△ Buy Me A Coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/joeyp
△ Donate Directly: https://www.paypal.me/thejoeyp
△ Follow Me Behind The Scenes: https://www.instagram.com/the.joey.p/

LINKS & DISCOUNTS
△ Gear I use for film and travel: https://amzn.to/4cZKpd8
△ Get an exclusive 15% discount on Saily data plans! Use code JOEYP at checkout. Download Saily app or go to https://saily.com/joeyp
△ Where I get my Travel Insurance: https://safetywing.com/?referenceID=25125178&utm_source=25125178&utm_medium=Ambassador
△ Where I get my music (FREE TRIAL): https://www.epidemicsound.com/referral/w93esf
△ Accommodation: https://expedia.stay22.com/joeparrillavlogs/AZ2Vr4pJB9

00:00 Intro
00:56 The Route
02:40 Introducing Paddy Doyle
03:31 Day 1 - Struggle Through The Ancient Forest to Seixal
17:43 Day 2 - Across The Island Plateau to São Vicente
32:35 Day 3 - Alternative Route Along The Coast to Arco de São Jorge
44:21 Day 4 - Brutal Climb To The Top of The Island Pico Ruivo
1:02:43 Day 5 - All The Way Down from The Mountains To The Coast
1:16:30 Day 6 - Along The Stunning Coastal Path to Machico
1:24:47 Day 7 - Final Day to The End of The Island

#joeyp #paddydoyle #hiking #hikingadventures #madeira