October is when Madeira's landscapes are at their most dramatic — and the Nature Festival is built for travellers who want to explore them. Guided hikes along levadas and mountain trails, whale and dolphin watching excursions, canyoning, mountain biking, trail running races, and outdoor yoga sessions are all part of the programme. Many activities are free or heavily discounted during the festival. This is the ideal time to tackle Madeira's most iconic walks — the Pico do Areeiro to Pico Ruivo ridge, or the PR1 Levada do Caldeirão Verde — with expert local guides sharing knowledge of the island's rare laurisilva forest. Autumn light also makes this one of the best months for photography.
Date:
Thursday, 1 October, 2026 - 14:00 to Saturday, 31 October, 2026 - 00:00