Madeira Island What to Pack

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Torch and waterproof gear for walking through Levada tunnels, some of which are very long, dark and wet!!

Miscellaneous: Madeira'(AA World Travel Guides)

`Madeira'(Sunflower Landscapes) by John and Pat Underwood

Can also recommend the `Madeira Tour & Trail' map from Discovery Walking Guides Ltd.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: In Madeira never is very cold or too hot, so, if you go there during the summer’s months, take thin clothes.
When I was there, in April, it was a warm weather but when we go to the highest peaks it was rather cold, so don’t forget a coat.

Photo Equipment: Don't, but don't forget your camera, you will have great places to take amazing photos.

Miscellaneous: Take a look to my Tip " The Weather in Madeira"

Luggage and bags: Bring a little backpack to carry water and maps in case you decide to venture off on a delightful levada walk.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: I stayed way up in the mountains where it seems to rain every day, so pack some light rain gear for warm went weather.....and maybe a little umbrella.

Also as there are wonderful levada walks throughout the island, pack comfortable walking shoes and be prepared to get carried away walking for miles.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Insect repellant is a necessity anywhere that you might be tempted to go walking through the forests.

Photo Equipment: I would bring plenty of spare memory for your digital camera as the scenery here is so very beautiful that you'll just keep on snapping.

Luggage and bags: ... if you are like me as I always pack too much.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Light clothing, sandals, comfy walking / hiking shoes if so inclined. Even if it looks cloudy and so-so in the morning, chances are it WILL be a sunny day.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: Sun-lotion, and dont forget your hat as the sun can be rather strong.

Photo Equipment: Most definitely, as there are SOO many opportunities for great pics. I took my trusted little Olympus digital, with a reg. film-Olympus along just in case, and of course a Video camera is almost a must.
Because I like so see the images as soon as I can, I took along my laptop to transfer the digital images on the PC after each trip. In those 10 days I probably took about 600 pics, but then again I am a shutterbug :-))

Miscellaneous: What I found handy is one of those inexpensive light jackets with umpteen pockets to keep small items (see pic).

Luggage and bags: * Map and guidebook;
* Crackers;
* 2 Liter of water;
* Fruit / power bars.

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: * Hiking boots;
* 1 extra t-shirt;
* Shorts with many pockets;
* Sunglasses;
* Fleece type jacket;
* Hat / cap;
* Raincoat.

Toiletries and Medical Supplies: * Lip balm;
* (Neck) sunblock;
* Band-aids.

Photo Equipment: * Camera and lots of films!
* Filter;
* Extra batteries;
* Lens 210 mm.

Miscellaneous: * Binocular;
* Compass.

Luggage and bags: Just bring the essencial!

Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Allways bring a coat! Madeira has a fantastic weather but in the mountains sometimes it's very cold!

Photo Equipment: Allways!

Camping/Beach/Outdoor Gear: Madeira has 2 camping places. One in Porto Moniz and the other in Porto Santo Island!

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Clothing/Shoes/Weather Gear: Umbrella or rain coat, and good hiking shoes