by Eric | Nov 21, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
Surf Culture in my mind is a relaxed, calm attitude with a childlike enthusiasm for surf and sun. Unfortunately, it seems like the prevailing disposition these days in surfing is a demeaner more like that of a steroidal bully on a rampage. Beginners are derided as...
by Eric | Aug 11, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
This morning we went for a 2 hour Whale and Dolphin Trip with H20 Madiera and it was phenomenal! We took the “orange” boat which is a small inflatable raft style boat with an outboard motor. We were so close to the water that the dolphins were within...
by Eric | Aug 10, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
Yesterday we went on a canyoneering trip with Epic Madeira. We took the Intermediate tour since the Experienced was all booked out. I would say the Intermediate one would be fine for beginners since you really didn’t need any rope skills at all. However, the...
by Eric | Aug 7, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
Hiking in Madeira is simply spectacular. The island is lush and mountainous with waterfalls and levadas (narrow aqueducts) that run throughout the island. Two of the most famous hikes are Levada das 25 Fontes/ Levada do Risco and Pico do Areeiro/ Pico Ruivo/ Achaea...
by Eric | Aug 6, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
According to The Crag, there are 158 climbing routes in Madeira with most of them being sport routes. The two crags with the most routes are Ribeira Brava and Socorridos. Both of those areas are near the southern coast of the island and in between Calheta, where we...
by Eric | Jul 24, 2022 | Destinations, Portugal
June-July 2022 Portugal actually has some fantastic rock climbing on the southern and western coasts. Unfortunately, much of it is within the national parks and many crags are officially banned and illegal. If you decide to climb on these crags, it is at your own risk...
