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Hey there, adventure seekers! Are you tired of the same old family vacations? Sitting on a beach, sipping on some umbrella drink, and doing absolutely nothing? Well, it’s time to ditch the beach towel and grab your wetsuit because Canyoning with EPIC Madeira is the ultimate family adventure! We know what you’re thinking: “Canyoning? Isn’t that just for adrenaline junkies?” But let us tell you, Canyoning is for everyone! Our guides are experts at crafting an adventure that fits your family’s comfort level, so you can all enjoy the thrill of rappelling, swimming, and sliding down beautiful canyons together. And we’re not just talking about a fun day out. Canyoning with EPIC Madeira is an unforgettable bonding experience that your family will talk about for years to come. Plus, we know you’ll want to one-up your friends’ boring vacation stories….

We could give you a hundred reasons. We’ll stick to ten, so you still have time to book. 😎 1. Madeira looks different from the inside From a viewpoint, the island is pretty. From the bottom of a volcanic canyon, it’s personal. That’s where Madeira keeps its best side. 🌿 2. Waterfalls stop being a…

The year barely started, and we already feel epically inspired. What an EPIC 2022 it began to be. On the first day that we’ve guided in the canyons, we had the pleasure to take the amazing Elizabeth with us. And what an experience it was for everyone. She’s 73 years young and jumped all the…

The most special day of the year is here! Once again, it’s EPIC’s anniversary 🥳 where we celebrate eight years of EPIC existence. This year, and with all that has been happening this recent couple of them, we’ve decided to celebrate it differently. So, to thank all of you that follow and support us, we’ll…

It’s not often that it snows in Madeira island. But yes it does snow! Usually, it only happens one or two times per year (or two years). And when it does we always try to make the best out of it, probably it’s the only option since we can’t do our favourite canyons . Another thing is that it allows us to take out of the storage the gear that we only use when travelling in our adventures abroad. As you can see, we spend most of our days on the mountains, but our love for nature, adventure sports, and Madeira island only grow stronger day by day. Thank you all that allow us to share this passion with them How not to love this: Stunning nature Speechless The perfect combination Our guides always take it a bit further Sunset…

January 14, 2021 – update for control measures due to the pandemic CURRENT SITUATION According to the most recent data, the Madeira islands with about 267 thousand inhabitants, registered 1,027 active infections, on January the 7th of 2021. Bring this to a total of 2,379 confirmed cases and 18 deaths as of March the 16th, 2020. 33% of these cases were imported cases (781) and were identified from the testing at the region’s airports. More than 40% of confirmed cases (998 cases) were diagnosed in the last 14 days, during the Holiday Season, Christmas. The main reason for this significant growth is due to family gatherings and traditional celebration. The chains of transmission are fully identified, and additional measures have been taken to track and contain the pandemic. INCIDENCE Madeira has an estimate population of 267 thousand inhabitants, some municipalities,…

Amidst these troubled times that the world has been immersed in, we still had to celebrate our EPIC Madeira birthday. And like always make it one of our year’s highlights. So we’ve combined EPIC’s Anniversary and Christmas celebrations. And the plan was simple, celebrate it Madeiran style and make it EPIC, including a lot of Poncha, Espetada, Bolo do Caco. Some more of our traditional food and drinks were also on the menu but we’ll get into that with more detail on a dedicated post about Madeiran food. The traditional espetada side by side with some other delicacies

There’s no greatest spectacle in Madeira island than the New Year’s Eve fireworks, and this year they were astonishing. Especially after this 2020 all of us had, we really needed a show like this one to boost our hope and confidence for a better 2021. So without further ado, here’s on of the best videos we could find that portray the greatest evening in Madeira. But believe us, there’s nothing like watching and feeling it live. https://www.youtube.com/embed/d9LbVa_MkjM So wish you all an EPIC new year and we hope to see you in Madeira in a near future. Take care.

Cales Canyon Located on the Ecological Park, high up on the mountains of Funchal, at the height of more than 1000m altitude, this is where we’ll take you after only 15 min drive away from the city centre, which makes it a perfect option if you arrive at the island on a cruise ship. This is the goto canyon, that we recommend when giving your first steps into this unparalleled outdoor activity, and the best part is that it’s suitable for everyone. Like that almost every person that has done or is involved with canyoning in Madeira island, started their journey here! Some other reasons that make this canyon interesting and so appealing to us are unquestionable: It has straightforward access, which allows a fast approximation and returns from the canyon. Escape routes alongside the margin of the riverbed. But…

If we were asked which month is the most special in Madeira island it would unquestionably be December, Christmas and new years eve celebrations make it something really special. December has a wide range of well-established traditions such as the Childbirth Mass, the markets, the food of the season, the lights and of course the drinks as well. This has been an atypical year, so we’ve got a few limitations… Regarding several aspects like group sizes, events, and the timetable for everything to close. What we’ll do is to bring you this month a bit of how things are going on here, regarding our celebrations. And we’ll start today with some of the decors that you can see all over the city of Funchal! The always dazzling Christmas lights, which are an ex-libris of our capital! For us personally, this…

If you already know how awesome it is to canyoning on Madeira Island, imagine doing it during the night. That is what we went for last Friday night, to celebrate the epic birthday of the person who started it all and still lives it like no one else, the boss Francisco Pereira. The legend We…

There are very few things in life that can compare to this experience. Accessing the inaccessible, being deep inside a living Natural museum.e Experiencing feelings and thrills in this enchanted fairy-like forest, with the surround sound of the flowing water and bird songs, the smell of untouched prehistoric forest … All the senses come together……