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Mountain ridges soaring up from the azure sea. Waterfalls cascading down sky-high cliffs. Take it all in as you hike trails bordered by orchids and lounge on sun-drenched beaches. Life here is sweet. Epic Trails & Ancient Forests on the Atlantic’s Garden Isle PORTUGAL’S MADEIRA DAYS 1–2 Start your journey with lunch at a local bodega in the village of Camacha, the center of Madeira’s thriving wicker industry • Follow a section of levadas (channels) past ponds, leafy ferns and majestic oak trees • Explore the island’s highest peaks, ascending nearly 6,000 feet to gaze at privileged views of the surrounding mountain ridges • Wander through roses and sunken gardens on a guided tour of the colorful Palheiro Gardens. » Casa Velha do Palheiro - Premiere DAY 3 Hike the mystical landscapes of Laurissilva, an ancient laurel forest recognized as a World Heritage Site • Get to know some of Madeira’s endemic flora and fauna • Trace trails through mountain faces streaked with waterfalls • Spend the evening in Calheta, a town built on one of Madeira’s prettiest white-sand beaches. » Saccharum Resort & Spa - Premiere DAYS 4–6 Admire crystal-clear waters as you search for dolphins, turtles and whales on a boating excursion • Learn about banana trees on a guided tour of an organic farm only accessible by boat or cable car • Lunch on a handpicked selection of traditional Madeiran dishes and wines • Venture to the rugged Ponta de São Lourenço, a stretch of remarkable basalt coastline that sharply contrasts the island’s lush interior • Summit Pico do Facho for a breathtaking 360-degree viewpoint showing off valleys, mountains and the nearby Desertas islands • Dine on Michelin-starred cuisine after watching a spectacular sunset • Walk the cobblestoned streets of historic Funchal on a guided tour. » Belmond Reid’s Palace - Premiere
Atlantic Ocean
Ponta Sao Lourenco
Madeira
Pico do Areeiro
Calheta
Camacha
Camara de Loibos
Casa Velha
Funchal
Faja dos Padres
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