About this experience
Discover the Western part of Madeira with us and experience breathtaking views of the varied landscapes , as you cruise around and make strategic stops along the way , during your guided tour.
Highlights
- The Cabo Girao views , from the glass platform (skywalk) , are exhilirating.
- Optional Swimming @ Porto Moniz´s rock pools on sea.
- The sometimes misty meadow walk about , at Fanal , is serenely beautiful.
What's included
- Pickup and drop-off
- Guided tour
How to use
- Show Mobile Ticket
- At Redemption Counter
What to expect
The West tour begins when you are picked up from your hotel or agreed meeting point and time. We then stop at the fishing village of Camara de Lobos , one of our last typical fishing villages , visited by Winston Churchhill in 1950. We then proceed to Cabo Girao , the highest sea cliff , at 580 mts., on European territory. At Cabo Girao , you will be afforded the opportunity to walk on the glass platform , above the sea cliff , for a small fee(€2.00), at the entrance. The next stop. is the seaside town of Ribeira Brava where there is a small market , a church with an impressively decorated interior and many sidewalk cafés. Moving on we head for the Fanal protected area, using the road via Ponta do Sol to the plateau , known as Paul da Serra. At Fanal , you will be given the chance to walk , in a meadow-like area, surrounded by some century old Laurel forest trees , a magical place. Next we head for Porto Moniz , via the mountain side village of Ribeira da Janela , where we stop at a spectacular viewpoint , above the North coast. Porto Moniz is famous for it´s volanic rock pools , on sea. Porto Moniz also has many restaurants and snack bars with refreshing ocean views , so we stop there for 90 minutes. Next we move along to the Bride`s veil (waterfall) viewpoint, after passing the town of Seixal. The last stop is the town of Sao Vicente, along it´s waterfront, where , when possible and at the guide´s discretion , we have the opportunity to taste some Madeira wine. On our way back to Funchal , we drive through the middle of Sao Vicente , which is sandwiched between two majestic mountains and along a mountain stream. After Sao Vicente, we use a tunnel , to get to the South coast , passed the stunning Serra de Agua gorge, on our way to Funchal.
Things to note
- Cash
- Water
- Towel
- Swimwear
- Jacket
- Comfortable shoes
Terms & conditions
The island has many different climates. It could be sunny and warm at your departure point and be cool or cold as you are driven to higher altitudes, during your tour.