Well off to explore the island we go.
Of course we got a little lost along the way and ended up joining the proper trail later. But sometimes it is fun to ‘walk the path less trodden’.
Incredible Volcanic cliffs
We somehow ended up on the other side of the island.
We could look across at Porto Santo and the crossing we did yesterday.
In England we used to find a pub in the valley of every mountain we climbed.
In Portugal we found a mobile pubs at the top of the mountains.
I found the local wildlife very fascinating.
But I was rubbish at catching any.
We followed the coast east and caught up with the actual trail.
The views on the South side of the East coast were just as beautiful.
Some things reminded us of the Dorset Coast.
The trail followed the ridges of volcanic rock, complimented by the green grasses.
Then we had to make are way back to the Marina. Did not want to miss our first happy hour at the Marina’s local bar (50% off drinks from 5:30-6:30)
I was pretty ‘tuckered out’ as we made our way back to the Marina.
I have to tell you about the ‘Marina complex/town’.
The Marina is done, set against the stark cliff side, but the town is still under construction and…….deserted.
It is like a deserted Portuguese Disneyland with the required church.
We found this great place to soak our feet after our long walk.
Unfortunately the humans heard about my rock pool and took it over for a morning swim at high tide.
It may have been overcast and raining, but it did not seem to dampen their spirits.
6 thoughts on “Arquipeligo da Madiera: Madeira – Hike on the East Coast”
Dear Quinn,
First of all love the pictures it looks like the West Coast of Ireland where my mum lives. Secondly can you keep that male Human away from the mobile pub, I’ve seen him when he’s had one to many and those cliffs look steep!!!!
Dear Tony,
I will do my best to keep him out of the mobile pubs, but the local in the Marina has a half price happy hour from 5:30 pm and keeping him away from that is near impossible. If you think the East Coast looks like Irland then the high interior is definatley Whales.
Looks absolutely fantastic ! I have been keeping an eye on what you what you have been up to and meaning to write.
Lots of great stuff and you have barely started – long may it continue.
Keep ’em safe Quinny!
Dear Steve, We are looking forward to you joining us, at some time, so we can share the experience with you. The hatches are staying water proof and the shower sump you helped install is working great. But best of all. I love my fridge light!
Keep everyone safe at home!
Lots of love.
Just sitting here at mum and dads looking at the blog with the children. We love the coast line of Madeira!! It looks really beautiful, lovely cliff walks! I see Quinn has been well behaved apart from when you had a swim! Looking forward to receiving the postcard, let us know when you can skype. Had a lovely meal with mum and dad, lucky children are enjoying a late night as its halfterm! xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Hi Gang! We are really enjoying Madeira, except all the rain. Really missing all the high jinks with the kids back home. Will try and organise a chat this weekend. Miss you all.