Canico Trip Overview
With good uphill and easy challenging trails this tour will guide us through some of the most famous microclimatic and vegetation zones.
Additional Info
* Duration: 5 to 6 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Walking & Biking Tours >> Bike & Mountain Bike Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
With good uphill and easy challenging trails this tour will guide us through some of the most famous microclimatic and vegetation zones.
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Laurissilva Forest, Er 209, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
It will be decided together with the guide where to start and how much climbing according to the group experience. We will probably start just outside the Madeira Natural Parque (Alt.1200m). From this point we climb aproximatly 6km and 300 meters elevation before we start our fun descend. Then we ride the levada in the direction of Portela, with the endemic Laurel Forest covering the trail, with an endless green color.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Miradouro da Portela, Caminho do Lameirao, Machico, Madeira 9200-162 Portugal
The sightseeing point of Portela offers a spectacular view over the North side of the island, in particular over the coastal village of Porto da Cruz. After a small break in a nice bar we continue our tour inside the Reserve Natura 2000 network, along dirt roads and trails, always with the endemic Laurel Forest surrounding the trails.
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Machico, Machico, Madeira, Madeira Islands
After some kilometers and some small climbs, we reach Fajã dos Rolos. Here we will take an old road down to Machico, finishing at sea level, just in time for a drink and a swim!
Duration: 1 hour
