Vacation rentals in Estreito da Calheta

The experience begins downtown Ponta do Sol, near the beach and supermarket where you can buy your last snacks and drinks for the journey. The first hour we will go upstream Ponta do Sol river, that will take us to a "levada" walk, where we will find a hidden waterfall. In the second hour we go up the mountain to do the sheperd's tour and be delighted with wonderful landscapes, wildlife and pure Nature. The third hour will be spent on preparing traditional food and drinks for a gastronomic experience, in a old sheperds shelter. The last 3 hours of the tour will be spent mostly in the Laurisilva endemic forest, in the north side of the island, which will take you to to the heart of the island and it's origins. For the end of this experience, I will take you back to the south coast for an amazing sunset. Other things to note Be prepared for adventure and some adrenaline. I'm going to be telling some stories about these landscapes and ecological value, the way older generations built these roads and water channels.

We're going to introduce you to the world of SURF or Stand-Up Paddle Boarding, while exploring breathtaking scenery in the Madeira, Portugal. check my instagram -@orlandomendespereira SUP - Now, imagine disappearing into hidden grotto's with crystal clear, turquoise waters and paddling amongst awe-inspiring rock formations saturated by the early morning sun.Our SUP Tour is an experience you will not forget. we will capture the true awesomeness of the spectacular Madeira coastline and experience the unbeatable stillness of twilight before our action-packed day ensues. SURF - The surf lessons takes 2.5 hours, with all materials included and under the guidance of a teacher .we will surf on the best spots around the island according the weather and surf forecast. Normally we surf at the beaches from Seixal village, because is the best spots for learning and improving your surf. The surf lessons have a theoretical part, warming up and practical in the water. we can make some pictures with GoPro camera, and send to the students. My love and attraction to the sea environment have led me to learn and practice several watersports such as surfing. check my instagram -@orlandomendespereira Other things to note Please contact the host and choose your activity and the date you want to have your experience. *Also make notice, that our schudele could be adjusted according to the weather forecast.

This experience will take place in a magical, ancient and fairytale kind of forest called "Fanal" at 1400m. This is without any doubts the best hidden treasure that this Island has to offer! Lets get away from crowded paths and explore this intact and true "Avatar" and also home of the original/endemic forest where we can find the mother of all "Laurel Trees" with thousands of years! This experience it's totally private and only with a maximum of 4/6 participants. If you like to feel the adrenaline and the excitement of discovering something new and unique then I’m certainly more than sure that you’ll love this adventure! Lets wonder into this magical forest with a huge variety of landscapes well above the clouds including waterfalls, water streams, giant ferns and flowers throughout! During our walk I'll explain you everything about our fauna & flora and I'll introduce you to my favourite places, the history behind the water canals (Levadas), the endemic forest of the island, our culture and traditions. Using all my expertise and knowledge I normally guide walks and hiking trails all over Madeira and if there's a specific walk or hiking trail that you'd like to do, then it will be a pleasure to take you there otherwise let me choose one for us depending on your demands and experience. Other things to note If you’re thinking to join us in a hiking tour or mountain biking tour then I’ll advice you to take a warm jacket and good shoes are essential as well, they’ll definitely play an important role in all our activities.

Our experience will take place in one of the most emblematic places in Madeira, "Rabacal Valley". It's the longest and without any doubts one of the most amazing and spectacular canyons on the island, right in the heart of the native forest and also World Heritage Site of UNESCO. This is a unique tour where you definitely need a local guide and during our experience we'll visit multiple waterfall and small lakes along the way including the famous Levadas "Water Canals". I'll explain you everything about our Fauna & Flora, my favourite and hidden places and all the history, the dedication and hard work behing all this trails and canals. Trully a rich and unique experience providing total excitement and adventure throughout the whole experience! Please keep in mind that this tour is totally private with a maximum of 6 participants. You don't need to have a lof of experience and I'll normally adapt to your pace and rhythm so you can enjoy every second in this well preserved paradise. Join in this adventure and let me guide you in this breathtaking experience!! Other things to note Appropriate hiking shoes and some experience and walking skills can be essentially useful and take an importante role during our tour.

Calheta is a town on the west side of Madeira, famous for its  warm climate, exotic & native vegetation and also where some part of our experience will take place. The participants don't need to have a lot of experience in mountain biking/cross country. I'll normally design a programme for us mainly depending on your experience and skills. This experience is totally private and only with a maximum of 6 participants so you can enjoy every second and at your pace. During our mountain biking tour we'll encounter amazing places with breathtaking scenery, eucalyptus and indigenous forests where I'll explain and introduce you to my favourite and hidden places. We'll drive our bicycles through this amazing tracks between heather trees and century old laurel trees and sometimes we'll also ride along the famous water canals (The Levadas), exotic fruits and the fauna & flora from the region.  Trully a rich and unique experience providing total excitement and adventure right in the heart of the World Heritage of UNESCO. Join me in this adventure and be prepared to be active, to see and learn something new in this breathtaking experience! If you've your own bicycle and if you need assistance or if you want to do your own programme I can provide you the transportation to and from the trails. Please send me an sms for more information. Other things to note If you're choosing a mountain bike tour, I'll advice to take a rucksack, fleece or a wind jacket and good shoes are essential because they will play an important role in all our activities.