Hiking 160km Across the island of Madeira

Located in the Atlantic Ocean, the island of Madeira, despite its small size, is home to an incredible variety of terrain. With hundreds of kilometers of trails passing by its steep jagged peaks, waterfalls, lush forests protected by UNESCO and tall sea cliffs at the coasts.

This film documents my 6-day experience, hiking 160 km across the island from the western shores, through the central mountainous spine and Madeira's highest peaks, and ending at the ocean on the other side of the island. Facing the diverse terrain, panoramic views, and a few challenges along the way.

Sit back, relax and enjoy this journey into nature!

GEAR:

Timestamps:
00:00 About Madeira and hiking across the island
01:08 Getting to Porto Moniz
03:28 Day 1 - Porto Moniz - Fanal - 25 Fontes Waterfall
07:24 Day 2 - Ribeira do Alecrim - Campo Grande - Tunnels - Levada do Norte
12:34 Day 3-0 - Hotel Encumeada
13:00 Day 3 - Hotel Encumeada - Pico Grande - Fajã Escura
16:07 Day 4 - Fajã Escura - Boca das Torrinhas - Pico Ruivo - Pico Areeiro - Poiso Campsite
20:28 Day 5 - Poiso Campsite - Miradouro dos Balcões - Levada do Furado - Cabo de Larano
25:04 Day 6 - Cabo de Larano - Boca do Risco - Town of Caniçal - Ponta de São Lourenço - Miradouro Ponta do Furado

Story, filming and editing: Lyubo Yanev

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[Almedius]

You are an excellent narrator/story teller...it sets you apart from other hiking videos(I watch a lot of them)...well done!

[huanglyla]

I've gotta say that filming solo adventures like that and coming up with such great shots that support the story while trekking for days alone - it's no easy feat! Amazing job!

[ZagZagSama]

Glad to see you think alike and collect the trash. For years I was raging against the ignorant people who throw away stuff in the nature. Then realized so much less energy it takes to pick it up and throw it away, so the other hikers can have a better experience! I recommend using a MAG-drop belt attached pouch where you can safely store broken glass pieces and great for stuffing in the rain jacket and other stuff while on the move.

[hosik]

Literally the best Travel video I've ever seen :)

[rhhial]

Lovely film. Thank you. My daughter is doing this hike at the moment so it's nice to be able to see her experience.

[Simon-gtbo]

Beautiful! Especially with the ending "still one thing left to do" ;)

[ervinslens]

Such a beautiful and cinematic experience man! Your content is unmatched! Love it

[NagyIstvan-lgml]

Thank you for the great movie, it was a pleasure "walking with you"! You have made my day! I would like to be there someday...

[silviapribilovska]

Wow, another incredible film from you, Bubo 👏. The cinematography is stunning, and I love how you captured the sound of nature—it’s so real 😍. The music you added connects so well with the spirit of the journey, making it even more immersive. Thank you for sharing such a beautiful and inspiring creation! Loved it! 🙏💚

[TrekkingTheRockies]

I wish you had more time to backpack. I absolutely love your videography and narration. You produce such incredible work, more like a film than a video.

[AnotherDayIsNow]

Great video, great storytelling and most importantly a great adventure for you and now it has so brilliantly been shared with us. Thanks!..👍😊

[juliusk.]

Amazing video🤩was really nice to meet you at 22:30 and thanks again for the camping spot tips. We hope you had an awesome time like us on Madeira.

[jamesarnold]

Pretty amazing video man. Been to Madeira and done multiple day hikes but this looks like something else. Will have to return

[vicas]

Amazing video, like always! I actually just came back yesterday from hiking across Madeira haha (I did around 120km, 6 days also). I got amazing weather, besides in the last night, where I camped in ponta de s. Lourenço and got winds of 25km/h (there was a big storm coming to the island/Portugal). Sadly for me, a big and one of the best parts of the route was closed, because of the wild fires (PR1 from pico arieiro to pico ruivo), but the route was still enjoyable, even the regional roads are beautiful, with amazing views!

[RobertoRodriguez-bgqu]

Simplemente maravilloso. Gracias. 👍👍👍👍👍👊👊👊👊

[Fredly_P]

Nice. Well done. I've seen a lot of these areas but never linked them on foot. Love Madeira 🙂

[westwest]

Enjoying your travels and excellently narrated, great journey!

[VictorShiryaev]

Thank you, Lyubo! That was a very inspiring watch! In the gear list, you don't mention the quadrocopter which you had, according to the shots? Also, the food? What did you bring? Did you buy it at the stops and popular spots?

[easy-goings]

Great work! Going to Madeira next month as well!

[nimroduritsky]

Hi! Im flying to madeira in a couple of months and was really inspired by your video to try and do this route. Can you please link your map with all of the campsites and levadas so other people who want to plan this trip can use them?
Thank you!