Solo Hiking Across Madeira

Madeira is a Portuguese island located in the Atlantic Ocean, which is geographically closer to Africa than mainland Portugal. It has a friendly temperature all year round and not without reason is it called an island of never-ending spring. Sometimes you even hear comparisons to Hawaii.
I visited Madeira with one main goal. I wanted to experience this beautiful island a little differently to an ordinary tourists, so I decided to cross it on foot. I went from west to east, all by myself.
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  • @BobI-jb4rk
    @BobI-jb4rkАй бұрын

    Mad respect to you for having the balls to adventure travel the way that you do!

  • @justinabareikaite3121
    @justinabareikaite3121 Жыл бұрын

    I love your eco selfie stick!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    hahaa me too!

  • @jardimmanuel
    @jardimmanuel Жыл бұрын

    The Best Madeira Hiking video i have ever seen about Madeira Island. Congratulations MAREK.

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Manuel!

  • @ervinslens
    @ervinslens2 жыл бұрын

    You my friend created something special here. So very atmospheric and picturesque! Absolutely stunning and very beautiful sceneries. This kind of adventures I really like. Excellent video and great ambiance.

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot dude!

  • @leobravo3892
    @leobravo3892 Жыл бұрын

    Awesome video! Beautiful place!! And good thoughts you have while walkimg alone in the middle of nature! Keep going!

  • @_justhenri
    @_justhenri2 жыл бұрын

    This makes me really miss Maderia. Beautiful shots Marek! Just love it :) Keep going!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Henri!

  • @madgpol
    @madgpol2 жыл бұрын

    What an amazing achievement Marek. Beautiful video which I enjoyed immensely. Thank you for taking us on your journey. Subscribed

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Jason, I appreciate it!

  • @tomcrown_adventure
    @tomcrown_adventure Жыл бұрын

    This video is next level, the island seems utopic. Brilliant stuff Marek!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Tom! Madeira is gorgeous for sure!

  • @christophertran8896
    @christophertran88963 ай бұрын

    Bravo and congratulations!

  • @romanas3598
    @romanas3598 Жыл бұрын

    Oh very breathtaking and beautiful work !

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot!

  • @mgmiguel14
    @mgmiguel142 жыл бұрын

    Amazing journey, well done!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot!

  • @naminelove8951
    @naminelove8951 Жыл бұрын

    Such beautiful landscape❤

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Madeira is awesome :)

  • @arturollie
    @arturollie Жыл бұрын

    What an amazing shots! What an amazing work! 🙌

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Arturo!

  • @Linus65
    @Linus65 Жыл бұрын

    a video in cinema quality, probably one of the best i have ever seen, on one side the incredibly beautiful shots and on the other a humble living human being with great values

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow, thanks a lot! I really appreciate this kind feedback!

  • @timwo1f
    @timwo1f2 жыл бұрын

    Awesome adventure!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    A lifetime adventure haha

  • @alsdesign94
    @alsdesign942 жыл бұрын

    Great job, hope you enjoy your journey

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot! yes I did 🙂

  • @wildaboutjesus
    @wildaboutjesus Жыл бұрын

    There are so many amazing and beautiful places in the world... this is one I did not know anything about. Thank you for taking me! I would love to hike there someday. Your production was stunning... great photography, great drone shots, great story and pacing... keep up the good work!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Madeira is truly spectacular!

  • @HarmenHoek
    @HarmenHoek Жыл бұрын

    Nice work man! Great drone shots too!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    thanks a lot!

  • @co_si_dame
    @co_si_dame2 жыл бұрын

    moc pěkný!!

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    díky moc! :)

  • @mec8690
    @mec8690 Жыл бұрын

    Good for you, man! You sound like me, making my first big adventure for three months in 1981, then continuing for the next four decades. Now in my sixties, I look back with so many great memories and no regrets. I wish that for you as well. I haven't done the traverse of Madeira but plan to alone this October. What month did you go? What was your route? Were you able to find stove gas in town?

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Mec, thanks for your comment! I did it in April and you should have pretty similar weather in October. I got the stove in Funchal (you should be able to find it in any outdoor store). And about the route... I hiked from Porto Moniz to Sao Lourenco connecting all the interesting spots along the way. Madeira is small and all the cool spots are somehow connected. You won't find it any difficult to traverse 🙂

  • @mec8690

    @mec8690

    Жыл бұрын

    @@marekrybar1285 Thanks Marek, appreciate that helpful info. Looks like a fascinating place for hiking and photography.

  • @leonardogrillo88
    @leonardogrillo882 жыл бұрын

    Amazing work Marek!!! How much porridge did you eat? hahaha

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Leo, thanks a lot. Lol I'm just eating porridge now for breakfast while answering you 😀

  • @rienschollier2927
    @rienschollier2927 Жыл бұрын

    Amazing video, I loved every second of it. A very real view of what days in nature look like. Could you share the route you took please?

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot! The route is in the description 🙂

  • @lenkanej1634
    @lenkanej1634 Жыл бұрын

    Hezký 👍🙂

  • @Caprija
    @Caprija2 жыл бұрын

    Hi Marek, beautiful work. Greetings to you and I love to see more of your journey. But say, what are you eating there? Looks like a mixture of mashed potatoes and oats. 😅

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Hey Janis, thanks a lot! I had plenty of different foods but for some unexplained reason I show there dried potatoes only 😀

  • @philhamann420
    @philhamann420 Жыл бұрын

    Hey Marek :) awesome Video, which inspires to do the same hike as well :D would you mind sharing your route? Would hike it in January. Best wishes

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Phil, unfortunately I don't have it saved anywhere. Here are some keywords: Porto Moniz - Fanal - 25 fontes - Pico Ruivo do Paul - Pico Grande - Pico Ruivo - Miradouro da Portela - Sao Lourenco

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome2 жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking intro shots! I really like the style of your videos with the mix of info and impressions of the beautiful scenery. I guess I have to go to Madeira soon. Thank you very much for sharing. And in case you want to relax to a little solo hike through the green forest around one of Germanys largest lakes, it would be a pleasure if you follow my dog and me on the trail. Have a wonderful day and thank you for inspiring, Mario (your new subscriber)

  • @AlexGodard
    @AlexGodard2 жыл бұрын

    Love it! It was fun seeing the island through the lens of another filmmaker. I just released a film about pretty much the same trip that you did. So I really enjoyed seeing your film with a different angle. Let me know if you watch my version of the trip, I curious to get your thoughts on it. Anyway great video, really love the narrative that you did on it . I'm gonna subscribe to see what next for you. Have a good day

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot dude! I will take a look later this evening.

  • @manueldreher206
    @manueldreher2064 ай бұрын

    I love the video! How did you navigate? Was it just by following signs?

  • @markrodgers9527
    @markrodgers95272 жыл бұрын

    Great video! I loved it. Can you post your route? What month was your adventure?

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Mark, the route is available on my website but it's in Czech only (you can use google translate) and I did in mid april. From Porto Moniz to Sao Lourenco (sort of freestyle connection all the interesting trails along together)

  • @JuliaHikesToEat
    @JuliaHikesToEat Жыл бұрын

    Where would you suggest to stop between Boca do Risco and Ribeiro Frio? I'm planning a hike from East to the Westernmost point taking inspiration from you :) and changing things a bit but can't find any camping spot in that area. I wanted to stop in Portela because I thought that from Canical to Portela it's already a biggish chunk and I have time to take it all in. But there's nothing that I can see from various maps. Only a couple of restaurants in Portela and that's it. I really don't feel like walking all the way to Ribeiro Frio as it's another 11/13km (as I would camp just before Pico Areiro in the Lagoa camping spot). I guess I could wildcamp somewhere around Portela but I'm not sure cause it's not really allowed.

  • @jakubjohanis4807
    @jakubjohanis48077 күн бұрын

    Ty jseš frajer sám jsem tam byl a bylo to super ale styl kterym to podavas wow ten obraz je top

  • @mikaellistam
    @mikaellistam Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marek, amazing video! Going there in November - Let me ask you, did you find gas for stove on the island?

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Hi Mikael. thanks a lot! Finding there the gas might be quite tricky but pretty much any outdroor shop should have some. I bought it in Funchal in AKI near Decathlon where they have it as well. And as far as I know there are some small outdoor shops in the city center that should have it too but while my stay in Funchal everything was closed.

  • @mandalorian99
    @mandalorian995 ай бұрын

    ❤ really well done vlog Marek. I'm planning to do my first solo hiking this year and I picked Madeira but for a 5days. Would be great if I could contact you for some advices. Thanks!

  • @juancarlosnieto5619
    @juancarlosnieto56198 ай бұрын

    Excuse me, Marek. Were you able to sleep at the Pico Ruivo hut? I thought it was closed and you could only buy some drinks. How could you book there? Thanks in advance

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    8 ай бұрын

    Hi Juan, I was there during pandemic and things were quite different. But as far as I know you can still book a night up there

  • @juancarlosnieto5619

    @juancarlosnieto5619

    7 ай бұрын

    Thanks a lot.

  • @marketakuttnerova
    @marketakuttnerova6 ай бұрын

    Zdravím, kdy jste tam byl ? Je video natáčené v lednu-nebo únoru? Děkuji Vám za odpověď.

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    6 ай бұрын

    Duben 2021 za pandemie

  • @tang1313
    @tang1313 Жыл бұрын

    hi ! amazing video, u did it during the winter ? Thanks ! *french fan ;)

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey man, thanks a lot! It was in April

  • @christhe812
    @christhe8122 жыл бұрын

    How long did it take to hike across Madeira? I've been a few times, but always had a car. I'm thinking of hiking all the way around the island, but don't know how long it would take.. 😊

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    I did it 8 days but the 2 of them I spent inside some accommodation due to bad weather conditions. So basically 6 but keep in mind I was doing lot of work to get this video so if I was only hiking it would be even faster. It depends how fast you want to be :)

  • @nixonos
    @nixonos Жыл бұрын

    swag kamo

  • @TamaEnergy
    @TamaEnergy Жыл бұрын

    I'm going in march solo travelling, where best to stay to be aocial?

  • @pavanrkar
    @pavanrkar Жыл бұрын

    Hi Marek could you send me the route you took in Madiera? I am travelling there this month

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    there you go en.mapy.cz/turisticka?planovani-trasy&dim=60b2a106406fb648c4ca3b35&x=-16.9261551&y=32.7875448&z=11

  • @charliestacey7368
    @charliestacey7368 Жыл бұрын

    what's the deal with wildcamping in Madeira?

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    Жыл бұрын

    no deal at all and if so, I would look it up on Google to be sure

  • @MrSilviofreitas
    @MrSilviofreitas Жыл бұрын

    Atenção. Pode ser muito interessante e bonito mas é igualmente perigoso. Há muitos acidentes e há turistas que se perdem ou até morrem por aqui. Cuidado.

  • @hikesome
    @hikesome2 жыл бұрын

    Breathtaking intro shots! I really like the style of your videos with the mix of info and impressions of the beautiful scenery. I guess I have to go to Madeira soon. Thank you very much for sharing. And in case you want to relax to a little solo hike through the green forest around one of Germanys largest lakes, it would be a pleasure if you follow my dog and me on the trail. Have a wonderful day and thank you for inspiring, Mario (your new subscriber)

  • @marekrybar1285

    @marekrybar1285

    2 жыл бұрын

    Thanks a lot Mario! I will have a look 🙂