full day Privat East tours Madeira

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Itinerary

• 1
  Miradouro do Cristo Rei do Garajau

  Located in one of the most surprising places on the island of Madeira, the statue of Christ the King of Garajau is one of the most emblematic monuments on the east coast. It is a must-visit point, which captivates visitors with its unique landscape setting. The statue of Christ the King of Garajau was erected in honor of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. It can be found at the viewpoint overlooking Ponta do Garajau, in the municipality of Santa Cruz. The monument was financed and built by Aires de Ornelas, son of the last morgado of Caniço. Its inauguration took place on October 30, 1927. On that date, the road that connects the town of Cancela to the Monument was also opened to traffic.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 2

  Overlooking the Machico valley, Pico do Facho Viewpoint offers visitors an extremely beautiful panoramic view. This is one of the most privileged sites to contemplate Madeira's east coast. This observatory is located on a path that, before reaching the Caniçal tunnel, goes up to the summit of Pico do Facho. It is a site filled with historical symbolism for the region: due to its altitude, large bonfires were lit here in the old days when it was necessary to warn the population about the arrival of enemy vessels.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 3
  Ponta de Sao Lourenco

  This 3 km trail (+ 3 km return) will take you to discover the eastern tip of the island, with panoramic views of the north and south sides. Of medium difficulty, and expected to last 2h30, the PR 8 Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço runs along the peninsula with this same name. Even though it is an undulating path, the good conditions of Vereda da Ponta de São Lourenço offer a pleasant walking experience. It is a peninsula of volcanic origin, mostly basalt, but with some formations of limestone sediments. Following it, there are two islets: Ilhéu do Desembarcadouro and Ilhéu do Farol.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 4
  Miradouro do guindaste

  Located on one of the slopes of the mouth of Ribeira do Faial, in the municipality of Santana, the Guindaste viewpoint offers a stunning view over the coastal line of the north coast of Madeira. It is the ideal place to admire the beauty of the Atlantic Ocean that bathes the island.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket included
• 5

  The “little houses of Santana” have become icons widely known nationally (and beyond) for the peculiar beauty of their architectural style. With a triangular shape and covered in thatch, they are the greatest symbol of this municipality on the north coast of the island of Madeira. In fact, these typical houses are a reflection of the isolation of this location, which for a long time was difficult to access by land and sea. The preservation of unique cultural traits, as a result of this contingency, has become a heritage of enormous value for this municipality, which currently has around 8800 inhabitants.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  The unique characteristics that mark the north coast of the island of Madeira are clearly present in its beaches and bathing complexes, from where you can see the green mountains with their lush vegetation descending to the sea. The Calhau de São Jorge Bathing Complex, in the municipality of Santana, is located at the mouth of the São Jorge river and has a small beach, from which you can admire truly stunning scenery, while indulging in the typical activities of a day at beach.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 7
  Machico

  We have to go through the pages of Machico's History to get to the origins of Madeira's human occupation. This is because it was here that, in July 1419, Gonçalves Zarco and Tristão Vaz Teixeira set ashore when they discovered the island. Therefore, this municipality is specially symbolic for all Madeirans. However, legend has it that a century before this seminal event, Anne of Arfet, an English lady, and Robert Machim, a legendary knight of the court of King Edward III of England, had found refuge here. In fact, it was after the name Machim that Machico was named. Currently, this municipality has around 20,000 inhabitants, spread over a total area of 68 km². In this territory, there are five parishes: Água de Pena, Caniçal, Machico, Porto da Cruz and part of the parish of Santo António da Serra. Most of this area enjoys a wide perspective over the magnificence of the Atlantic.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 8

  Fantastic loop trail starting at Miradouro do Pico do Facho's picnic area provides a wide view over the Machico valley, peaks of the central part of the island, the Deserted Islands, and Ponta de São Lourenço. Miradouro do Pico do Facho is located north of Machico, accessible via a path leading to the summit of Pico do Facho before reaching the Caniçal tunnel. In the past, large bonfires were lit here to alert the population to the arrival of enemy vessels.

  20 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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