Close to Madeira's trails
Wake up within easy reach of the island's most memorable walks, viewpoints and mountain routes.
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A hikers' lodge at 1,380 ft · Santana, Madeira
Why Os Manos
Madeira is unforgettable.
Your stay should be too.
From early mornings on the trails to quiet evenings surrounded by the mountains, Os Manos places you closer to the Madeira you came to experience.
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A stay with character
Warm, individual rooms and genuine Madeiran personality, far removed from anonymous chain-hotel design.
Personal hospitality
Thoughtful local recommendations and attentive hosting help every guest experience more of the island.
Rest after the adventure
Return from the mountains to peaceful surroundings, comfortable rooms and the slower rhythm Madeira deserves.
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Rooms
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Four ways to stay, each booked on its own. Hover over to see more.Tap a room to see more.
Deluxe
Superior Deluxe Room
The largest room in the house, with space to spread out — the one to take for a longer stay or a slower pace.
Largest room · extra space
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Superior
Superior Room with Balcony
Opens onto a private balcony over the valley, where the morning sun arrives first and the cloud on the ridge is easiest to watch.
Private balcony · valley view
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Double / Twin
Double or Twin Room
Twin beds made up as a double on request, in a calm room away from the lounge — easy to share, easy to disappear into after a long day on the trail.
Beds convert to double
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Solo
Single Room
A quiet room on the upper floor, built for a solo walker who wants nothing extra — own bathroom, a window on the valley, and boots that dry by morning.
Own bathroom · valley window
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Hikes near Santana
Pico Ruivo, Caldeirão Verde and Rocha do Navio are all within half an hour of the door. Santana sits between the north coast and the high peaks, so the road to Madeira’s highest summit starts in the village itself. Drive times below are from the lodge door.
Rocha do Navio
Cable car · Santana
A cable car drops 330 m down the cliff to a working fajã — banana terraces, black rock, and a marine reserve offshore. The easy one, and the one to do on an evening.
Descent 330 mRide Under 5 minGrade Easy
Miradouro do Guindaste
Viewpoint · Faial
Two glass walkways pushed out over the water, with the north coast running east towards São Lourenço behind them. Ten minutes of your evening, and the best sunrise stop near the house.
Above the sea 26 mVisit About 15 minParking Free
Cascata Água d’Alto
Waterfall · Faial
Off the VE1 at Lombo do Galego, then a short levada walk in under the trees to a tall fall of water. Twenty minutes on foot each way, and easy enough to do before dinner.
On foot 20 min each wayDistance 3.2 kmGrade Moderate
Caldeirão Verde
PR9 · Queimadas
A levada path cut into the laurel forest, ending at a waterfall that drops into a green bowl. The closest of the big walks — you can be on the trail before the coaches arrive.
Distance 17.4 km returnTime 6 h 30Grade Moderate
Pico Ruivo
PR1.2 · Achada do Teixeira
The shortest way onto the roof of Madeira, 1,862 m up. Mostly stepped path, and in the early morning the ridge sits above the cloud rather than in it.
Distance 5.6 km returnTime 1 h 30Summit 1,862 mGrade Moderate
Ponta de São Lourenço
PR8 · Baía d’Abra
The opposite of the rest of the island: a bare volcanic spit running east into the Atlantic, red and ochre rock, sea on both sides the whole way.
Distance 7.5 kmTime 2.5–4 hClimb 533 mGrade Moderate
Drive times are approximate and assume the mountain road is open — Achada do Teixeira and the high peaks close in bad weather. Since January 2026 the classified PR trails must be booked and paid for in advance — the full guide to the hikes near Santana has the official distances, times and fees, and there are longer pages on the Levada do Caldeirão Verde and Pico Ruivo, plus a 41-question FAQ on booking, fees and closures.
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