Discover lush trails on Madeira Island | Kate Baker
Winter Sun Sale
While much of Europe is too cool for cycling or walking during the winter months, there are still some great hidden gem destinations that offer year-round sunshine. UTracks is offering a special Winter Sun discount: get £50 off any of UTracks' top-rated active holidays that depart between November and February. See full terms and conditions below.
From sunny islands like the Canary Islands and Madeira to Portugal and Spain, discover some of our favourite winter sun walking and cycling tours and save now!
Madeira Island Walking
Our team have devised a walking itinerary that exemplifies the best that Madeira has to offer. Traverse the terraced hillsides and follow local trails and ‘levadas’ through the peaceful, idyllic countryside and ultimately reach the island’s highest peak (Pico Ruivo, 1862 metres). Stay at a mix of 4* and smaller traditional properties in beautiful surroundings and learn more about the island through our detailed route notes.
Madeira Island Cycling
Whilst Madeira has a reputation for being a superb hiking destination, the suprisingly quiet roads circling the island offer cyclists just as much in terms of dramatic coastal scenes and cultural connection. With much of the islands traffic using the vast system of tunnels and freeways, cyclists can enjoy in peace the mountainous roads where sweeping views are a constant backdrop as you pedal.
On your way, you will find wonderful parks and gardens, still bays and spectacular cliffs. This Portuguese Island was settled in the 15th Century and the legacy remains of magnificent quintas and monumental fortresses. Spend a week discovering this World Cultural Heritage site landscape, traditional seafaring culture and above all the hospitality of the Madeirans.
Hiking in Tenerife
Walking on North Tenerife is hugely varied and our aim is to show you as much as possible. After the Cañadas del Teide adventure, you explore the north west of the island with its own mountain range, the Teno and views across the sea to the island of La Gomera and down the cliffs to the impossibly located village of Masca. Finally, there is a walk in the rugged Anaga Peninsula - its top is covered in dripping ancient 'laurisilva' woodland. Descending past fertile cultivated fields, tiny villages, then dry cactus strewn valleys, you'll reach the rocky coast of this stunning Canary Island.
Camino: Sarria to Santiago
This stage of the famous Camino pilgrimage route offer the chance for time starved travellers to walk the final 115kms into Santiago and gain a wonderful appreciation of the historic significance of the route. To be eligible for the official Compostela certificate of completion, which is issued by the Pilgrim's Office in Santiago de Compostela, walkers must walk at least 100kms of the iconic pilgrim route.
Walking through mixed landscapes, there are numerous reminders of the pilgrims past who travelled the route including crosses, statues and grain silos. The gates of Galicia lead on to the fabled Santiago de Compostela with its famous cathedral, site of the tomb of St James.
Cycling in Sardinia
Plunge into the wild yet romantic beauty of south-western Sardinia and cycle beside empty beaches and sandunes in total freedom and at your own pace. The terrain is rugged in parts, with high cliffs ascending from the coast, interspersed with long sandy beaches, grass covered dunes and breathtaking views. The ride commences through the fascinating Sinis wetlands, home to colonies of pink flamingos, white quartz beaches and the Phoenician ruins of Tharros. The trip concludes with sensational cycling along the beautiful Costa del Sud, with its gleaming white beaches, and a visit to an ancient Phoenician settlement.
Book your Winter Sun active tour now to save!
Terms and Conditions
> The Winter Sun Sale allows travellers to save £50/€50pp on tours as detailed on utracks.com, subject to availability.
> The discount is valid strictly for new bookings that are made between 1 September, 2024, and 28 February 2025, on tours that depart between November and February 2025.
> The Winter Sun Sale ends on 28 February 2025 or sooner, depending on UTracks' discretion.
> A deposit or the full balance (if within 70 days) is required to secure the booking.
> Discount is per person.
> The offer applies to the base cost of the tour only. Supplements (including single supplements), surcharges, child prices and any other additions are not eligible for the discount.
> Offer cannot be used in conjunction with any other offers in the market current or previous by UTracks or the World Expeditions Travel Group of companies.
> Offer is subject to availability.
> The offer will apply except where minimum numbers have not been reached at the time of balance payment (45 days prior to trip start date).
> Offers cannot be redeemed in cash.
> Offer must be booked direct and not through any other website.
> Use promo code WINTERSUN50 to receive deal.