We walk exclusively on paved hiking trails or along long beaches. The subsoil changes between earth, gravel and sand. A good level of fitness is required to be able to enjoy the daily stages. Good surefootedness is required for most of  the ascents and descents.

No, we recommend not packing more than 10kg in your backpack. Just indulge in minimalism and only pack what is absolutely necessary (see our packing list). A liberating experience of traveling with less luggage. If this is not for you and you don’t want to do without anything, just bring a separate suitcase. We transport this from accommodation to accommodation and you pack what you need for the day in your backpack every day.

We have put together a packing list for you. As said, you are welcome to bring more and we will transport that for you.

We stay in 3* Hotels and B&Bs. You have a comfortable bed and your own bathroom every day. Most of the accommodations are embedded in the small towns along the Fishermans trail and – if you like – also invite you to explore them in the evening.

Strengthening your physical energy is an important part of the retreat. That’s why we pay a lot of attention to nutritious food. The breakfast, which we eat outside in nature, consists of fresh foods rich in vitamins, minerals and proteins, which we procure locally in organic markets and from local producers. In the restaurants and accommodations where we have lunch and dinner, there is a rich offer of local fish and seafood, meat, vegetables and salads. The cuisine is mostly local Portuguese. Appealing vegetarian/vegan options are of course available everywhere. Do you have special needs, just talk to us 🙂

Summer is the most popular time to visit Madeira. The extended peak season starts in June and lasts till the end of September. The average temperatures are around 25 °C and there are about 8 hours of sunshine daily.

The chances of experiencing rain are slight with the average monthly rainfall in the range of 5 to 10 mm during the summer months.

The summer in Madeira is very pleasant thanks to the cooling winds and gentle sea breezes. This makes the island a perfect holiday destination not only for the heat lovers but also for those who find high temperatures uncomfortable.