West of Madeira Private Half-Day Tour

4.6
(7 reviews)

3 to 4 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: Portuguese and 1 more

We are a small company, we offer a personalized service. On this tour you will get a good idea of ​​the west side of the island in terms of landscape, monuments and also some great beaches of the Island.

What's Included

Air-conditioned vehicle
Free Pickup
Free Drop Off
Food & Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
OR
Meeting point
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 to 4 hours (approximately)
  • 1

    You can choose between: East, West, South or North of the Island.

    8 hours Admission ticket free
  • 2

    We start the tour in “Câmara de Lobos”, it is a fishing village, which is located on the west side of Funchal. The boats are housed in the small bay, creating a unique landscape on the island. The name was given by João Gonçalves Zarco, resulting from the abundance of monk seals that were in the bay. Locally, this place is well known for the traditional Poncha, a drink made with citrus, honey and rum from the region.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 3

    The tour continues to the second highest cliff in the world and the highest in Europe (580m) – (1775ft). One of the most tourist spots on the island. Here you will have a privileged view of Câmara de Lobos and Funchal. Due to natural erosion from the sea, caves and terrain were formed along the coast.

    20 minutes Admission ticket not included
  • 4

    It is an important town in the Region, which connects the North and the rest of the west of the island. The word Ribeira (means river) and the word Brava (means wild). The mother church is the main attraction of the village. Built in the 16th century, it has had some changes over time. You can also see the São Bento fort and at the same time have a coffee.

    20 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 5

    This is considered the hottest municipality on the island and where the sun shines for the longest number of hours. It also has a beautiful beach and is a good place to eat or drink something.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 6

    Madalena do Mar is a small village located on the southwest coast of the island with beautiful views of the sea and cliffs.

    15 minutes Admission ticket free
  • 7

    Calheta is one of the most important municipalities on the island due to its size and sun exposure. It has a good beach and is known for the large production of local rum (sugar cane).

    20 minutes Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Madeira Luxury Tours

Tags

Nature and Wildlife Tours
Half-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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