![]() ![]() The temperatures can easily go over 25 degrees and that’s when I felt the need to ditch my walking boots and waterproofs, and change into a nice summery dress. Hikes aside, there will be times when you will want to admire the sunset on the beach, walk around the fishing villages or have dinner in Funchal’s old town. I visited Madeira in June, which is the driest month, but during winter times, even if the temperature stays around 20 degrees, the rainfall levels increase significantly. I brought The North Face shell with me, as I knew I won’t need it for warmth, but just to keep any moisture at bay. Although I could have easily hiked in shorts and my mountain boots, I would have probably not enjoyed my hike as much, without the aid of my waterproof. It looked incredibly eerie, like a scene from a good version of the Blair Witch Project. When I hiked in Santana, I had to trail through the cold, wind and cloud. Wear sunscreen and always bring a hat with you. Luckily, I had plenty of water with me, but, since I learned my lesson, I would be keen to help you avoid making the same mistake. I embarked on a 3-hour adventure, going up the hill with absolutely no sunscreen nor hat to protect myself from a potential sunstroke. Sure, the view was amazing, but so was the strength of the sun. Once I got to the car park, I was literally above the clouds. To get to the trail, I drove for about 20 minutes on a winding mountain road, through the cloud and rain. I wish I had a hat with me when I hiked towards the Pico Ruivo. Make sure you remove your sunglasses when entering a tunnel on the motorway. ![]() This is highly recommended, especially during driving on the motorways and up in the mountains. I used my Ray-Bans with a polarized lens to avoid glare and reflection. When the sun is at its strongest point, around 12 pm, its gets pretty hot and proper bright. I found that for the duration of my stay, I needed my glasses pretty much every day. Amazing deal and excellent price, it definitely beats the roaming charges. I paid 10 euros for the sim card and topped it up with another 15 euros for 15 GB of data, valid for 15 days. I got my sim card from a local company called MEO. When I travel, I like to still keep on top of my e-mails, blog and social media. I always need a phone with working internet when abroad, purely due to the nature of my work. Make sure you have an up to date software on your satnav, as Madeira opened new roads and created new roundabouts throughout the island. I find it so much easier to navigate around the island without the need to continuously stop and double check the maps on my phone. The moment I decided to rent a car in Madeira, I knew I will have to bring my satnav with me. Madeira is one of the most beautiful island destinations in the world. ![]()
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