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Levada walks in Madeira: New Booking Rules - and Other Ways to Enjoy Them
Higher numbers of visitors to Madeira means that the most popular PR levada routes now have to be booked online for a small fee in advance and with a limited number of time slots. The new booking rules have added an extra layer of planning for the most popular walks - but it doesn’t mean your levada experience has to become complicated. There are still many stunning routes outside the PR network: peaceful, mostly flat walks that are ideal for first-time visitors or anyone wh

José Manuel Góis
Jan 292 min read


Happy New Year, Feliz Ano Novo! 🥂
These photos were taken on a tour today, the last day of 2025 at Vereda do Larano. It's possible to get to this viewpoint without walking the Vereda, but it's a very beautiful walk along the coast if you're looking for a good trail. You would need to be prepared with good walking shoes or boots and to take some water with you. Wishing all clients past, present and future... the best of health and happiness for 2026. Thank you for your custom and I look forward to seeing y

José Manuel Góis
Dec 31, 20251 min read


The Nossa Senhora de Fàtima Chapel...
... is at the top of a hill looking out over São Vicente on the north of the island. It is easy to see the chapel from the road as we drive to the north coast if you're on a West or a South & North day tour, but it's also possible to go and climb up approximately 175 steps to see the fantastic views at the top if you wish. You can take your time getting up there as there are level places to stop and admire the views while you catch your breath for the next set of steps, but

José Manuel Góis
Nov 28, 20251 min read


If these are the views...
... I can have while I wait to pick you up from the airport, just imagine what we can see on a tour around the island of Madeira! 💙☺️ A view of the Desertas islands off the coast of Madeira. Looking along the coastline near the Albatros Hotel, which is near to the airport in Madeira.

José Manuel Góis
Oct 13, 20251 min read


Traveller's Choice Award 2025 😊
I'm happy to have been awarded a Tripadvisor Travellers' Choice Award for the second year running! I'm very grateful to all clients who...

José Manuel Góis
Aug 4, 20251 min read


A new Limousine for luxury class tours.
Adding to the Mercedes Vito Tourer which seats 8 passengers, is this new E class Mercedes Limousine which seats up to 3 passengers very...

José Manuel Góis
Jul 7, 20251 min read


Golden mountains... 😊
The yellow broom is in full flower and really beautiful right now, covering much of the mountains on the journey from Curral das Freiras...

José Manuel Góis
Jun 30, 20251 min read


A West Tour...
... for clients who were visiting as the last port of call after a very long cruise. It was a lovely day and I hope the natural beauty...

José Manuel Góis
Apr 18, 20251 min read


On the banana trail...
...in Madalena do Mar. As part of the South West tour, we can stop off at the banana plantation and follow the walking route around it. ...

José Manuel Góis
Feb 26, 20251 min read


The village of Seixal...
... is on the itinerary of one of the most popular tours, the West Tour, ending along the west coast and including São Vicente and Porto...

José Manuel Góis
Jan 15, 20251 min read


Waiting for the fireworks...
A lot of cruise ships are patiently waiting for the firework display to start later tonight in Funchal during the first few seconds of...

José Manuel Góis
Dec 31, 20241 min read


Sunset...
...at the end of a Mega Tour. This tour, up to a maximum of 9 hours, is a great way to see all the best parts of the island in just one...

José Manuel Góis
Nov 23, 20241 min read


If you like rum... 🍹
... you can choose to visit a distillery in Porto da Cruz as part of the East tour or the South & North tour. The visit around...

José Manuel Góis
Nov 6, 20241 min read


Ponta do Sol ☀️
As the name suggests, Ponta do Sol is known to be the sunniest spot in Madeira and we visit this small town as part of the following...

José Manuel Góis
Oct 21, 20241 min read


The beach at Ribeira da Janela...
... is a beautiful place to stop on the way from Fanal to Porto Moniz if you're on the West Tour. There is also a viewpoint higher up...

José Manuel Góis
Oct 14, 20241 min read


Mercado dos Lavradores, Funchal
A photo from the fresh fish market in Funchal this morning. The Mercado dos Lavradores is a busy fruit, vegetable, flower and fish...

José Manuel Góis
Oct 8, 20241 min read


Today the website was updated...
... and now, bookings can be made online. Tours can be booked directly on the website instead of going through a third party company. I...

José Manuel Góis
Sep 17, 20241 min read


Lovely weather for a trip to Fanal...
... looking towards Rabaçal on the way. Not much traffic 😊 Fanal, the ancient Laurel forest in the north west of Madeira...

José Manuel Góis
Mar 11, 20231 min read


Happy New Year... Feliz Ano Novo!
Beautiful weather today at Faial. Wishing all clients, old and new, a very Happy and peaceful New Year.

José Manuel Góis
Dec 29, 20221 min read


The Miradouro do Guindaste in Faial...
...has new glass viewing platforms suspended over the sea 👍🏼😊

José Manuel Góis
Aug 18, 20221 min read
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