Best places: Hiking areas in Portugal

Photogenic footpath featuring trails & stunning views of a massive crater lake at Sete Cidades.

Well-known coastal rock formations with caves & grottos that are often visited by boat tours.

Headland & nature reserve on Madeira's eastern tip with a footpath, rich birdlife & rare seals.

👍👍 Beautiful and scary. In full sun it is also very hot so get a lot of water with you. Good thing you can fill your bottles in the shelter.

Wooden, 570m-long boardwalk along a jagged coastline with rock formations & steps leading to caves.

Clifftop trail along a rugged coastline, with views of sea arches & stacks, plus access to beaches.

👍👍 Walk without ups and downs, 5h in total (going and back on the same route). Doable for families but maybe not the whole way. There are waterfalls and tunnels. The 3rd tunnel is quite tricky because there is a lot of water on the floor but if you keep left and walk on the stones you are going to be f...

👍👍 One of the best hikes of Madeira and quite strenuous as well with steep inclines and declines. People who are fearful of height shouldn’t attempt it or should do it with caution. Since this is a very popular hike, it gets really really busy so to avoid the crowd suggest to start early. We started at...

5.5 miles of steep wooden walkways along the bank of the Paiva River with scenic views.

👍👍 We loved it - very picturesque. However, we were cycling and one thing that made it difficult towards the end near Sistelo was the bouncy rocky and steep stretch where we had to push our bikes up. This section is not fit for cycling so I would recommend avoiding it and going on the road for the last...

👍👍 Very beautiful waterfall and walking to go there You park the car near the road and first you go down 1.8 km to the snack bar where you will find beverages and sandwiches Then an easy walk of 1,2 km to go to the waterfall When you come back to the snack bar, if you don’t want to go up during 1.8 km...

👍👍 We rested on the Costa de Caparica for three days. This is a cozy and lovely place. House for rent within walking distance of the beach. Cozy promenade with many cafes and restaurants, there is everything you need on vacation and even more)

👍👍 Ilhéu da Papôa is a very rich geological area with a Volcanic Breach, fossils, and other natural wonders. It's a lovely place for a walk, and to watch the sunset. Good for fishing, but be aware of fishing lines that may be on the floor at the western point near the cliffs. And please, be respectfu...

Looped hiking trail featuring the ruins of 3 water mills, plus stone tunnels & waterfalls.

👍 Really nice and easy, no walking up the hill. But if is wet, bring waterproof shoes, be careful of mud. And watch out. There are rocks falling on the way and about 380 meters before end the road is blocked by huge fall of rocks and trees. It can be walk through only be experienced men.

👍👍 A wonderful walk with nice views and access to two waterfalls. But be aware, there are many stairs an steps, you'll have to take. Take care, that you are feeling good and healthy while starting the walk.

👍👍 Wonderful place to jump into fresh and clean water in one of the plenty, small ponds on this natural water cascade. The route is well marked, total circuit makes around 12km, the route from Ermelo to Fisgas is 4.5km steep uphill (around 450m up), it's in the open, without shade, so be mindful of the...

👍👍 The Caminho do Pináculo e Folhadal (PR17) is one of - if not the - most beautiful levadas/veredas on Madeira Island. It starts and finishes in Encumeada, and takes you to magnificent views over both the Saõ Vicente valley as well as the Ribeira Brava valley, and the mountain range in-between. You ge...

👍👍 This is the best place in Minho region, Portugal. Everybody looks for a beach in the hot summer, but Minho is bellow the 28 degrees Celsius and you can always find a piece of water to refresh yourself.