Mountain and high level Levada walks. You will need boots, day backpack, waterproof clothing, waterproof leggings, fleece, survival bag, water bottle, packed lunch, plastic food container, map, gloves, hand flannel, torch (head torch even better), walking stick, compass, whistle, mobile telephone, first aid kit, sun hat, sun cream, rain hat, collapsible umbrella. Optional GPS.

Levada walks. Comfortable shoes or trainer type shoe, small backpack, lightweight rain garment, collapsible umbrella, sun hat, sun cream, sweater, torch (head torch even better), water bottle.

GPS we use a Garmin eTrex Vista HCX

Walking measurement we use a Pedometer from Pedometers International Ltd

Walking tip. Always walk in two's or more. Stay together all the time.

In case of an accident, keep the injured party warm with extra clothes, telephone 112 or go to the nearest road or village and ask for help. (Portuguese for help : Socorro; pronounced Sue-Cor-Row)

A thought : It takes one second to break a limb and three months to heal.
Moral. Take five seconds longer and be safe