Duration
Around 4 hours
Format
Guided coasteering experience
Location
Madeira’s southeast coast
Activity Level
Active
Availability
Advance booking recommended, subject to sea and weather conditions
Highlights
- Swim and scramble along Madeira’s volcanic coastline
- Explore rocky bays, caves and natural pools
- Take on optional jumps into clear Atlantic water
- Snorkel and swim through quieter sections of the route
- Adjust the more challenging parts to suit your confidence
- No previous coasteering experience is needed for beginner-friendly trips
Available options
Guided coasteering trips combine swimming, scrambling and climbing along Madeira’s rocky coastline, with optional jumps along the way.
The route can be adapted to suit the group, so you do not need to take every jump or obstacle.
Conditions on the day determine the exact route, and we’ll help make sure the experience suits your swimming ability, fitness and confidence.
How we'll help you choose
Tell us when you would like to go, who is travelling and whether you have tried coasteering or similar activities before.
We’ll help you check whether the experience suits your swimming confidence, fitness and comfort with heights.
We can also confirm pickup arrangements, equipment and anything you need to know before the day.
Pickup & meeting
Coasteering usually takes place along Madeira’s southeast coast.
Pickup or transport may be available depending on the trip.
We’ll confirm the exact meeting point, time and activity location with you beforehand.
Requirements & restrictions
- You should be a confident swimmer
- A reasonable level of fitness is needed
- No previous coasteering experience is required for beginner-friendly trips
- Jumps are optional and can be adapted to your confidence
- The activity depends on suitable sea and weather conditions
- Minimum age and participation requirements vary by trip
- Always follow the guide’s safety instructions
- Let us know about any medical, mobility or physical considerations that could affect the activity
What to bring
- Swimwear
- Towel
- Dry, comfortable clothes for afterwards
- Water
- Sun protection
- Any personal medication you may need
Good to know
Coasteering takes place in a natural coastal environment, so the route can change depending on sea and weather conditions.
Jumps and more challenging obstacles are optional and can usually be adapted to suit the group.
Age, fitness and participation requirements depend on the trip and will be confirmed beforehand.
Always follow your guide’s instructions throughout the activity.
What we'll need from you
- Preferred date
- Number of adults and children
- Ages of any children
- Swimming confidence
- Previous coasteering or similar experience, if any
- Comfort with heights and jumping into water
- Where you are staying
- Any medical, mobility or physical considerations we should know about
