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West Madeira Guided Tour

West Madeira Guided Tour

4.5 (83) 🕑 8 hours Free cancellation

This tour focuses on the highlights of Madeira’s western landscape in a day. Save time doing your own research and let someone else do the planning for you with this comprehensive itinerary of nature spots and pretty towns. The trip showcases the viewpoint of Cabo Girão, the pretty town of Ribeira Brava; Porto Moniz, which is known for its natural pools; and São Vicente.

Languages: English Portuguese Spanish German French
📍Funchal, Portugal
🏢Operated by DG-Travel

Highlights

  • See the best of west Madeira in a day on this comprehensive tour
  • No waiting around for buses: Travel between dispersed sites with ease
  • Explore a mix of historical spots, viewpoints, and pretty towns
  • Great for nature lovers: Visit Cabo Girão, and Porto Moniz

What you'll see & do

  • A dazzling fishing bay, with many colourful fishing boats. Travel through its narrow streets filled with life and with a surprise in every corner. Near the pier, you can find several bars and restaurants where you can have a taste of local cuisine and drinks.
  • This is one of the highest sea cliffs in the world and the highest in Europe (entrance fee not included). A viewpoint with glassbottom floor, will provide with adrenaline views over the fajã 580 meters below, and panoramic sight over Funchal and Câmara de Lobos.
  • This small town by the sea, is situated in between high mountains that lead up to the center of the island. With several shops and cafes, you will be able to enjoy the views sitting by the promenade. Several landmarks to be found here, such as the Lighthouse and Fort of São Bento.
  • This plateau, located at 1300-1500 meters high, offers stunning views over the green mountains and valleys. It is also the location of Rabaçal and starting point for many famous levadas, such as Risco and 25 Fontes.
  • You will have your first sights of Porto Moniz arriving from high in the mountains, right next to the sea with its natural swimming pools (entrance fee not included) and its pure beautifull landscape. Here it will be the lunch time (entrance fee not included) and you are free to go to the restaurant, cafe, or explore the pools.
  • Right after Porto Moniz, you will arrive to Seixal. This platform flowing down from the mountains into the sea, has its own natural beauty. With lushfull green mountains in its back, and the blue ocean ahead. Here you can also see the famous "Véu da Noiva" (Bride's Veil) waterfall.
  • By the sea, this municipality is built in between a mountain range that heads south. With two massive mountains on each side, this is surely a landmark when visiting the north of the island. With many cafes and restaurants you are guaranteed to have a taste of its local gastronomy.

What's included

  • Licensed and certified guide

What's not included

  • Lunch

Good to know

Specialized infant seats are available

Service animals allowed

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

A nossa empresa tem o direito de alterar a rota consoante as condições climatéricas

If your accomodation/hotel is located outside Funchal and Caniço the price of the pick-up and drop-off it's on request.

Cancellation policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
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