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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
March 1, 2025
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 28, 2025
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March 30, 2025
We drive up to Santo da Serra and begin our hike there. We have perfect hiking weather – four hours of rain from above. The trail is THE levada. It wouldn't be a beautiful trail if it weren't for the weather. No chance to take a break and gaze around with a pocha in hand. Nevertheless, we keep passing
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 26, 2025
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March 12, 2025
Two kilometers from our accommodation, today's tour starts in Santa. After a quick breakfast, we set off. The beginning of the tour is quite tame. We hike along the Levada Dos Pombais between houses and gardens.
We turn onto the Vereda da Ladeira, a T2, and it gets considerably more difficult – at least
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 25, 2025
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March 12, 2025
Today we're heading to Fanal, the enchanted laurel forest. The parking lot is packed, but it's not as annoying as yesterday. We hike through the enchanted laurel forest, making a half-circle around the Predeira. Then we head up to the Rocha dos Inglesis and through bizarrely shaped laurel trees down
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 24, 2025
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March 9, 2025
Today is the day we change beds. On the way to our new accommodation in Porto Moniz we go on a hike near Rabaçal. When we got to the starting point we thought we would be overwhelmed - so many cars and it was outside of the high season. We only found space on the side of the road.
The first part of the
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 23, 2025
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March 9, 2025
Change of plan part 2...
On the way to Ribeiro Frio we make a detour to Pico do Areeiro. It was a bit bizarre. Lots of parking spaces, lots of tourists and lots of kitschy souvenirs bothered my eyes. Almost 20 years ago this was still a quiet place. At least we had pure sunshine - but that was easy because
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 23, 2025
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March 9, 2025
Today we had a small change of plan - the Levada Moinho is apparently closed. As an alternative, we set off for the Nuns Valley. On the way, we had a quick breakfast in a snack bar full of strange, sometimes drunk characters.
We started our one-way tour in Eira do Serrado. The plan was to walk the 4km
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 22, 2025
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March 8, 2025
The alarm didn't go off and we started our day an hour late. First we went to Rua de Santa Maria, known for its painted doors. Thank goodness most of them weren't open yet and offered welcome photo opportunities. Everywhere was teeming with German tourists - the cruise ship "Mein Schiff Nr.5" had already
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Sue C. and Die Franken went for a hike
February 21, 2025
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March 8, 2025
We arrived at our accommodation later than planned. A flight was delayed, the rental car was parked in Machico and finding a parking garage in Funchal took a while.
The rental car is automatic - never driven one of these things before. I act accordingly stupid. The guys' faces showed concern for their
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Die Franken went for a hike
January 1, 2025
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January 1, 2025
Suddenly the flight is delayed and you have a day to stroll around. It was New Year's Day and many things were closed, but this district is simply delightful. Everyone we met wished us a Happy New Year! Luckily there was plenty of street food too, so it was a culinary highlight too.
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Sue C. and others went for a hike
May 17, 2024
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Sue C. and others went for a hike
May 16, 2024
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May 16, 2024
By far the most beautiful stage on the Hexenstieg 🫶
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Sue C. and others went for a hike
May 15, 2024
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May 15, 2024
The route is sooo boring. 90% gravel farm roads. The northern route might have been a better choice 🤔
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Sue C. and others went for a hike
May 14, 2024
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Sue C. and others went for a hike
May 13, 2024
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July 31, 2025
The weather in the mountains doesn't look so great, and yesterday's hike is still in our bones. We're skipping our hike today. After a short walk through Machico, we head to Funchal. There's a carnival parade there tonight.
After a Chinese meal, we spend a few minutes attending Saturday's mass at the
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