Madeira · CYCLING TOURS
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Madeira’s weather changes between the south coast and the north in about twenty minutes, which is why the cycling tours that plan for it are the ones travellers come back happy from. Here are 15 worth your day, priced and described.
E-bike Madeira’s north coast from Boaventura through laurel forest to Atlantic viewpoints, with a small-group guide and easy hill help.
“Wonderful tour, very friendly and professional guide. Had lots of fun discovering Madeira's north.”
E-bike guided ride through Camacha forests along Madeira’s levadas, with Laurel UNESCO sights and mountain views over Santo da Serra.
“What a wonderful way to see and learn about a part of Madeira. The path was great, challenging enough to keep our kids engaged and not too challenging that one could not make it. It was nice to also learn a few things about the trees and plants on the way. The group size is max 8 which is perfect. And the short stop at the beautiful golf course where we had tea and cake was an unexpected surprise 🤩. Can highly recommend to anyone that wants to take a break from all the hiking on the island!”
Madeira mountain biking from Poiso to the sea on full-suspension bikes, with levada trails, forest single-track, and free guide photos.
“The ride was fantastic. There was no rush whatsoever and everyone in the group enjoyed themselves - regardless of skill level. The sights along the way were superb. Bernardo (the guide) was friendly and knew his stuff super well. Also a great biker! There was a bit of every terrain - from single track to pavement! The ride took us through all sorts of weather conditions - from riding through clouds to riding through bright sun! We didn’t read enough beforehand but the entire ride is downhill which is a very nice touch! We clocked 26km but it did not feel hard at all! Lokoloko was super easy to work…”
E-bike your way through northern Madeira from Ponta do Sol, with two scenic viewpoints, small groups, and guides who get you riding confidently.
“We so enjoyed cycling on the Northern side of the island. Our guide was very knowledgeable about the history and culture of the island. The e-bikes helped us traverse up the hills and coming down was a reward in itself. The views were beyond stunning in both directions ! Thank you for a very memorable time!”
Guided e-bike off-road ride in Madeira from Camacha along levadas. Bosch-powered KTM bike, small group of 7, half-day thrills.
“We biked a very nice trail, it was a great experience!!”
Enduro dirt-bike tour in Madeira with small groups, flexible trails, and expert coaching, plus big viewpoint stops for a great value.
“Klare Empfehlung für jeden der bock auf Adrenalin hat. Haben die 3h Tour gemacht und es war von Anfang bis Ende einfach nur Top. Wenn man neu im Endurobereich ist brauch man erstmal eine kurze Eingewöhnungsphase aber macht schnell kleine Fortschritte. Hatten einen hammer Tag mit richtig geilen Bikes und wunderschöner Natur:)”
Ride Madeira’s west coast on an e-bike from Prazeres to Ponta do Pargo, with big cliff views at Miradouro do Fio and local stops.
“We hadden goede fietsen en hebben een mooie tocht gemaakt over zeer rustige wegen. Leuke uitleg onderweg over wat lokale dingen in Madeira. Dat we dezelfde weg retour gegaan zijn is wel begrijpelijk maar ook een beetje jammer. De gids let goed op zijn groep en houdt rekening met iedereen zodat er bij niemand spanningen ontstaan en iedereen kan genieten van het mooie wat Madeira te bieden heeft.”
Mountain bike Madeira’s forest trails and levadas with a guide, quality bike, and ocean views near Camacha. 3 to 4 hours.
“We had a lovely time with Jimmy. There was only 4 guests in total, so we were able to chat a little more than if it had been a big group. Jimmy was friendly and helpful. He clearly loves mountain biking and is at home on the island. We did the beginners trail, which was still quite challenging at times, and the terrain changed quite often, from rocks, to road, to dusty paths, to forest paths, to asphalt again. The ride down the mountain was a mixture of mountain biking and sightseeing and we felt that it might have felt smoother if it had focused on one or the other.…”
Beginner MTB in Madeira from Funchal: hardtail bike, helmet, small-group trails, laurel forest and levadas to Camacha, 4-5 hours.
“Ros was a great guide. Some great scenery, lovely lunch and fun company on an exciting ride down to Funchal.”
Poiso-to-Funchal guided e-mountain bike on KTM Bosch e-bikes, with levada trails and Atlantic views. Pickup and mobile ticket.
“I would highly recommend, it was a fantastic experience. Great guide, good quality electric enduro bikes.”
Cross-country mountain bike tour in Madeira through Laurissilva, over Portela viewpoints, then down to Machico for a sea swim.
“Fabio is a great guide!! He knows all the trails of Madeira, we’ve changed our tour a bit, so it fitted even better to our skills!”
Ride Madeira’s rugged trails on a private quad bike tour with helmets, waterproof gear, and a guide, plus scenic lookout stops.
“Amazing experience, breathtaking views, great gudes, well maintained vehicles. 10 out of 10 would recommend.”
Easy guided Levada bike ride in Madeira, along Levada da Serra terrace farms and forest, with shuttle, helmet, and photos. Easy pace.
“We did the Levada de Serra mountain biking trek last Tuesday . The crew was great! Maria set us up with the proper gear and instructions. It took about 25 mins to drive up to the trail head. Our guide Fabio was excellent, taking very good care of us. Fabio foi um guia perfeito! Tomou bem conta de nos!”
Sunrise quad biking at Pico do Areeiro. Guided 4-hour ride with off-road trails, helmets, and fuel included on Madeira.
“An Unforgettable Sunrise Adventure! Riding quads at dawn was absolutely incredible – a truly unique experience that will stay in our memories for a long time. The sunrise, breathtaking views, and a touch of adrenaline made it a special and exhilarating journey. Our guide was a wonderful man – always smiling, calm, and very kind. He explained everything to us in detail, which was especially important since we had never ridden quads before. Thanks to his approach, we felt safe and confident from beginning to end. He was extremely helpful and caring – you could really tell he does this with passion. The only minor downside was the cold in…”
Guided E-bike ride from Poiso to Machico in Madeira, with levadas, dirt roads, big coastal views, and small-group professional guidance.
