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We started this tour to the eastern part of the island with a visit to the Christ King in Garajau.
We cross the Villa do Porto da Cruz, a region known for the production of some of the wine in the region, continuing towards the city of Santana, where there are the famous houses with roofs.
After lunch, in Faial we started the mountain climb towards Ribeiro Frio where we visited the trout vineyard and made a small walk along the Levada dos Balcões.
We continue the journey to one of the highest peaks with 1810 m, the Pico do Arieiro.
On the second day, visit the west side of the island. Start at Câmara de Lobos, following to Cabo Girão, 580 m high, famous for its suspended platform in glass, Ribeira Brava, Ponta de Sol.
In Porto Moniz so that our guests can enjoy lunch and enjoy the natural pools.
Returning to Funchal, we passed the Miradouro by the locality of São Vicente.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
At the place you are staying
Itinerary
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1Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools
On this day you will discover several natural wonders, as well as surprising landscapes. Start in Câmara de Lobos, a picturesque fishing village featured in Sir Winston Churchill's 1950 painting. Continue the journey towards Cabo Girão and admire the wine fields, used for the production of the famous Madeira Wine. Reach the highest maritime cliff in Europe, and the second highest in the world, Cabo Girão with 580 meters high. Follow the west coast until you reach Ribeira Brava, and the Encumeadas viewpoint, at 1007 meters. Admire the wonderful landscapes both on the coast and on the island. Proceeding, you will cross the plateau of Paúl da Serra, the largest plateau on the island of Madeira. Stop for a snack in Porto Moniz, a famous spot in the north of the island, known for its natural pools. Driving towards São Vicente, you will enjoy the small waterfalls, passing through Seixal, along the way. End of the day with a visit to São Vicente. Return to the Hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included -
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Start this tour towards Pico do Arieiro, the highest mountain accessible by car and the third highest on the island (1818m). Here you will be amazed by the fantastic views over the mountains and the island. Descent towards Ribeiro Frio, located in the Laurissilva forest, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where nature lives in perfect harmony. Continuing along the north coast, pass through Faial and arrive at Santana, a village known for its typical and original thatched roof houses. After lunch, admire Ponta de São Lourenço, with several rock formations and impressive views. Arrive in Machico, a historic town where the discoverers first landed in 1419. Return to the Hotel.
2 hours • Admission ticket included
West of Madeira
East of Madeira
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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