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Trail Guides & Advice

Practical route walkthroughs, autumn hiking tips, weather considerations, and safety guidance.

Oct 27, 2026•Trail guides

Caldeirão Verde after the rain: how to walk PR 9 safely this autumn

Two falls in ten days on Levada do Caldeirão Verde, one ending in a helicopter rescue. How autumn rain changes PR 9, and the habits that keep you safe on it.

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Oct 26, 2026•Trail guides

The clocks went back: planning Madeira hikes around shorter autumn days

After the clocks went back on 25 October, Funchal's sunset moved to about 6:20 pm and keeps getting earlier. How to plan Madeira hikes and SIMplifica slots.

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