Madeira is introducing a new reservation system for PR walking trails, with mandatory registration, paid access and time-slot bookings. After creating your SIMplifica account, the process is simple: choose your trail, select a slot and confirm payment. This guide explains each step clearly — plus a 60-second video walkthrough to help you understand everything quickly.
Why You Now Need a Reservation for Madeira’s Trails
Starting in 2026, all official PR walking trails in Madeira will require:
- Online payment (currently €3, increasing to €4.50 in 2026)
- Mandatory time-slot reservations in 30-minute blocks
- Registration on the SIMplifica platform for every visitor
These rules apply to all visitors, including guided hikes. Madeira residents remain exempt from payment but must still register and book a slot.
How to Pay the Hiking Fee (Step-by-Step)
All trail payments and reservations are made through the official SIMplifica portal . Before choosing a trail, you must create your SIMplifica account — this is required for all visitors, including children.
- Create your account on the SIMplifica portal and log in.
- Select the PR walking trail you want to hike.
- Choose the date of your visit.
- Select an available 30-minute time slot.
- Enter the details of all visitors (mandatory for all ages).
- Pay the access fee online (currently €3–€4.50 depending on the year).
- Receive your digital confirmation and keep it accessible on your phone.
Your confirmation may be requested at the trail entrance, especially on PR1 and other high-demand routes.
Use our complete guide to choose the right trails, check weather, and prepare safely:
Madeira Levada Walks Guide →
What Changes in 2026?
The Regional Government and the IFCN confirmed several updates:
- Standard fee increases to €4.50 for all visitors
- PR1 Pico do Areeiro → Pico Ruivo will have a higher price after reopening in April 2026
- Reservations become mandatory for every PR trail
- Slots are limited and will regulate daily hiking capacity
These changes aim to protect sensitive areas, improve trail safety and reduce overcrowding during peak hours.
Certified guides handle all reservations and ensure safety during your walk.
See guided hikes in Madeira →
Where to Book Your Trail Slot
All reservations must be made through the official SIMplifica portal — the only valid system used by the IFCN to manage entries, fees and time slots.
This platform will also be updated with real-time capacity, available time slots and official trail alerts.
Use our interactive map to explore routes, viewpoints and starting points:
Madeira Interactive Map →
Updated for 2026 · Based on official information released by IFCN.
