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Offered languages
- Portuguese
- English
Highlights
Relax as you enjoy a leisurely paced tour of the island in an iconic Portuguese UMM 4X4 vehicle.
Open sides and facing seating allow you to feel closer to the views.
Five passengers maximum per tour in a nine-seater.
We collect and drop off where best suits you on the island
Full description
You are collected from a meeting point or your accommodation by our knowledgeable guide in our 9 seater 4-wheel drive Portuguese UMM. We dont overload your tour with just 5 people
We then embark on a leisurely sightseeing tour, with some easy off-roading on good tracks to see the stunning beauty of the island of Porto Santo. Covering all four corners of the island with its magnificent viewpoints, you will have the opportunity to take fantastic photographs both from the open-sided vehicle and as we make many stops en route.
The Golden Island has so much to offer the inquiring visitor. Allow us to share stories of the history, geography and people that have helped to shape this paradise.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please let us know where you wish to be picked up, generally it's from your accommodation, the car park opposite the Nata Dourada cafe in the centre of town or by the first roundabout you come to in the Ferry terminal after the boat docks at 1030 am.
Tour times not quite right for you? We can be flexible to suit your needs, just ask if you want a different time.
Town centre meeting point - in the car park across the road from the Nata Dourada cafe. Look out for the green Portuguese UMM with its white cover and give your guide a wave!
Itinerary
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1
Discover the natural beauty of the island of Porto Santo. Enjoy the stunning views from the many viewpoints as we take a relaxed leisurely drive around the island. We guarantee you won't be part of a long dusty column of other vehicles or we will be out to do the Madeira rally for speed. As we travel around the island you can find out a little more about the people, their history and the geography of this truly unique place. Timings are all approximate.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
In the south of the island we have the option to visit the Calheta beach or the Miradouro das Flores.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Here we drive down to the Forado Norte at the southernmost tip of the Island and stop at the exposed vent in the Porto dos Porcos
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
Known locally as the Organ pipes the result of nature and mans intervention has created a scenic wonder
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We travel through the center of the Island past the main grape growing area to The Fonte da Areia where we have the choice to visit the high sand dunes, the miradouro da Areia or the new Lapa miradoura over looking the Praia ds Salemas
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
The highest mountain with have on the Island is circled as we take stops at Pedregal and next to Pico Cabrito then drive round the back of the island to Serra de Fora
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Depending on the tide and weather we can either do a short walk to see the rock pools or drive right towards the Ilheu de Cima
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
High above the north west of the island showing the full 9 km of the golden beach and the windows. On a clear day fantastic views of Madeira 43 km away
10 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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