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We live Madeira

We love Madeira

We are looking forward to your visit ... here you get to know us

... and how to reach us!


Albano

de Sousa Lopes

I was born in Portugal, but grew up in the south of Germany and therefore speak fluent Portuguese and German. Enchanted by the natural beauty of Madeira, I decided in 2000 to make it my home. After completing my apprenticeship as a Guia de Montanha, I started my own business with AlbanoAktiv in 2010 and love to bring Madeira so close to my guests when hiking and biking that they always want to come back.

Cristela

Maria de Freitas

I was born in France, but shortly afterwards my parents returned with me to their home Madeira, where I grew up. When I discovered my passion for hiking through AlbanoAktiv, I also trained as a Guia de Montanha. I've been with AlbanoAktiv from the start and love to bring guests closer to flora and fauna on the hikes. You can also find me in the office.

I speak German, English and French.

João

Matos

I was born and raised in Madeira. Like so many Madeirans, I went to Venezuela for 15 years. I worked there as a driver.The longing for Madeira was stronger and so I came back to where my family also lives. I am a driver, mechanic and contact person for everyone and everything because I know everything and everyone in Madeira.

Marcos

França

I was born on Madeira and grew up there. My passion is cycling and I want to pass on my bike knowledge to our guests. On Madeira I know every downhill route and every secret way.
Being a bike guide is the best job in the world. "Go with the flow"

Hanne(lore)

Cancian

I live in Germany, but Madeira has become my second home for several years. So I spend half of the year in Germany and the rest of the time on Madeira. I love hiking on Madeira, discovering the island on an e-bike, swimming in the Atlantic and of course the diverse Madeiran cuisine with lots of fish and meat.

Sandra

Cancian

I live in Germany and like to spend my holidays hiking on Madeira. After the island has enchanted me with its diverse blooms and the wonderful landscape, I am happy to inspire future guests. I answer the vacation inquiries and give everything so that your vacation is well planned in advance.

Erich

Wilhelm

I was born in Bavarian Swabia and I still live there until today. Through my partner Hannelore I got to know and love Madeira. Madeira immediately fascinated me, as I was able to pursue my hobbies there all year round, such as golfing, tennis, hiking and of course biking. That's how I started my training as a bike guide and my greatest passion is to inspire the guests to come back.

Markus Sellmeier
Fünf wunderschöne MTB Touren
Ich habe fünf Tage MTB mit AlbanoAktiv gebucht. Wir hatten tolles Wetter und konnten fünf schöne Touren fahren. Es war eine Kombination aus tollen landschaftlichen Eindrücken und flowigen Trails. Albano und Erich haben die Touren individuell auf das. Fahrkönnen angepasst. Herzlichen Dank für die super Betreuung.
Saturday, 18 November 2023
Marco Müller
Gut organisierte MTB Tourenwoche
Ende Oktober hatte ich eine schöne MTB Tourenwoche auf Madeira erlebt. Albano und sein Team haben die Touren hervorragend organisiert. Das Wetter war ok, manchmal etwas Nieselregen aber immer noch warm genug um auch in der Höhe problemlos zu biken.
Saturday, 28 October 2023

What we want our guests to know:

Thank you for your trust on tours and trails every day.

We really appreciate it and enjoy the great moments with you. Be it on a hike, in the biker saddle or at the end of the day in the Poncha pub.

You can also read the entire guest book or feel free to leave us your entry. Thank you very much.