Madeira is a Portuguese island group and autonomous region in the Atlantic Ocean, about 670 km west of the coast of Morocco and 1000 km southwest of Lisbon. It consists of two larger, inhabited islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and two uninhabited groups of rocky islets, Desertas and Selvagens. Due to its geographical position (near the Tropic of Cancer), the climatic conditions on the islands are similar throughout the year, mostly spring, which is why Madeira was named the ‘island of eternal spring’. The island is rich in greenery and generally lush vegetation, and the unique laurel forest is under UNESCO protection. The island is not large, it is about twice as big as our Cres and/or Krk, it is mostly hilly (the highest peak Pico Ruivo reaches up to 1862m), and it is intersected by many hiking and mountain trails, where the trails that accompany irrigation channels, the so-called levade, stand out. For this reason, the island is very interesting for hikers and other lovers of active life. On the economic side, the island mostly relies on tourism, agriculture and viticulture, so lovers of food and drink will also come to their own.

In August 2024, Madeira was devastated by a fire that destroyed vast amounts of forest. In addition to forests and vegetation in general, some of the infrastructure was damaged, so some of the hiking trails are still closed for rehabilitation. Whoever has visited Madeira in the last year and a half has been deprived of the most attractive hiking trails. But if it is to trust the local self-government (and there is no reason not to trust them), this summer everything should return to normal. Accordingly, we will pass these extremely attractive paths.

On this tour we take you through spectacular landscapes; green levadas, dramatic mountain ridges, foggy laurel forests and gazebos above the Atlantic Ocean. We will also explore hidden paths, authentic villages and untouched nature that classical tourism often bypasses. We will also visit some of the island's most beautiful beaches and natural pools, and at the end of each day we will enjoy the rich gastronomic offer of Madeira - from fresh fish and seafood, traditional dishes such as espetade and bolo to caco bread, to local wines (must try their most famous wine - Madeira) and desserts.

Catalonia is an autonomous community and historical region in northeastern Spain. It consists of four regions; Barcelona, Girona, Lerida and Tarragona. Catalonia is a predominantly hilly region with the higher Pyrenees in the north, and the lower Catalan mountains near the Mediterranean Sea. Tourism is a strong branch, a quarter of visitors to Spainfor their visit chose Catalonia. The strongest asset is certainly Barcelona, the Catalan capital and port, as well as nearby resorts on Costa Brava and Costa Duradi.

Barcelona is also the second largest city in Spain, but also the strongest industrial and commercial center. It is also an important cultural centre and one of the leading tourist destinations with a rich cultural heritage. With 5 million tourists a year, it is the most visited European city after Paris, Rome and London. One of the reasons why so many people visit Barcelona is surely the legacy of the genius architect Antonio Gaudi. Its buildings-museums, parks, basilica Sagrada familia, are the most visited sites in Barcelona. In addition, there are many other attractions and curiosities, and fans of gossip and drinks will definitely come to their own; In fact, according to a local, the most important thing in Barcelona is food. Therefore, the city is full of restaurants, bistros and tapas-bars that mostly have very high ratings in all reviews.

Near Barcelona there is another attraction, Mount Montserrat where there is also a Benedictine abbey, the monastery of Santa Maria de Montserrat, the main Catalan sanctuary.

For us hikers, more important than the monastery are hiking trails, which are not lacking on Mount Montserrat. In addition, we will visit the highly visited (by hikers) Montseny Nature Park, which is also located near Barcelona.

Basically, this trip is a combination of hiking and a classic tourist visit to a very, very interesting destination.

Madeira is a Portuguese island group and autonomous region in the Atlantic Ocean, about 670 km west of the coast of Morocco and 1000 km southwest of Lisbon. It consists of two larger, inhabited islands, Madeira and Porto Santo, and two uninhabited groups of rocky islets, Desertas and Selvagens. Due to its geographical position (near the Tropic of Cancer), the climatic conditions on the islands are similar throughout the year, mostly spring, which is why Madeira was named the ‘island of eternal spring’. The island is rich in greenery and generally lush vegetation, and the unique laurel forest is under UNESCO protection. The island is not large, it is about twice as big as our Cres and/or Krk, it is mostly hilly (the highest peak Pico Ruivo reaches up to 1862m), and it is intersected by many hiking and mountain trails, where the trails that accompany irrigation channels, the so-called levade, stand out. For this reason, the island is very interesting for hikers and other lovers of active life. On the economic side, the island mostly relies on tourism, agriculture and viticulture, so lovers of food and drink will also come to their own.

In August 2024, Madeira was devastated by a fire that destroyed vast amounts of forest. In addition to forests and vegetation in general, some of the infrastructure was damaged, so some of the hiking trails are still closed for rehabilitation. Whoever has visited Madeira in the last year and a half has been deprived of the most attractive hiking trails. But if it is to trust the local self-government (and there is no reason not to trust them), this summer everything should return to normal. Accordingly, we will pass these extremely attractive paths.

On this tour we take you through spectacular landscapes; green levadas, dramatic mountain ridges, foggy laurel forests and gazebos above the Atlantic Ocean. We will also explore hidden paths, authentic villages and untouched nature that classical tourism often bypasses. We will also visit some of the island's most beautiful beaches and natural pools, and at the end of each day we will enjoy the rich gastronomic offer of Madeira - from fresh fish and seafood, traditional dishes such as espetade and bolo to caco bread, to local wines (must try their most famous wine - Madeira) and desserts.

Fishermen's trail (Trilho dos Pescadores) is a 226km long hiking trail in the southern part of Portugal. It passes through two provinces, Alentejo and Algarve, and is part of a network of hiking trails called Rota Vicentina. According to the prestigious Condé Nast Traveler magazine, it is one of the world's most beautiful coastal trails, since it passes along the sea, i.e. the Atlantic Ocean, almost all its length. Most of the trail is located on steep cliffs that rise vertically from the ocean. The terrain is mostly sandy, and often it is deep sand that is not very easy to walk on (similar to deep snow). It is interesting how from this sand grows various Mediterranean plants and flowers. Along the way, there are many smaller settlements that used to be fishing villages, and today are mostly urban tourist places, so that accommodation of all kinds, restaurants and cafes is not lacking. The trail is extremely well visited in spring and autumn, although it is not noticed on the trail itself.

In six days, we will pass a little more than a third of the track, approximately 85km. At the same time, as far as possible, we threw out walking on asphalt, as well as some less interesting sections. All the time we are located in one place (apartments), and we will have at our disposal both a driver and a van/minibus that will transport us every day to the track, from the track, to dinner, etc.