Hiking & Exploring in Madeira is like taking a trip through an open-air botanical garden. Then there´s the volcanic landscapes and hidden lakes and valleys – trapping microclimates, lush and bursting with songbirds and exotic insects. Along the coastlines, home to an abundance of whales and dolphins, maritime traditions remain unchanged and society is moulded by the rigors of powerful mid Atlantic swell, making Madeira one of the most determined fishing cultures on earth.