Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

Admire the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest cape in Europe at an altitude of 1,900 feet (580 meters), before arriving in the lively village of Ribeira Brava.

Stroll around the village and admire the beautiful church of São Bento, then head north across the dramatic Paul da Serra plateau.

Follow a scenic route around the northwest coast, driving through the Ribeira da Janela valley, then arrive in Porto Moniz in time for lunch or a dip at a natural pool, before heading to Seixal, where the Véu da Noiva viewpoint offers impressive views over the surrounding cliffs and waterfalls.

Returning to Funchal, stop to take photos from the Encumeada viewpoint, then drive through the UNESCO-listed landscapes of the Laurissilva forest.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Cabo Girao, Camara De Lobos, Madeira Portugal

At Cabo Girão, you get a breathtaking sea views from the observation platform. At an altitude of 580 meters, it's the highest cape in Europe and the second in the world.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Ribeira Brava, Ribeira Brava, Madeira, Madeira Islands

At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.

Duration: 30 minutes

Stop At: Paul da Serra, 9350, Portugal

Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Porto Moniz, Porto Moniz, Madeira, Madeira Islands

We do our main stop at Porto Moniz at around lunchtime. Here you can pick from a number of local restaurants, bars, or enjoy the beautiful natural swimming pools.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Pass By: Ribeira da Janela, Ribeira da Janela, Madeira, Madeira Islands

Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.

Stop At: Seixal, Seixal, Madeira, Madeira Islands

Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: ER228, Portugal

On our way back, we stop at the viewpoint of Encumeada at the top of a mountain where you have a beautiful overall view of both the north and south coast of the island.

Duration: 20 minutes



Informacion Adicional
"Infant seats available"
"May be operated by a multi-lingual guide"
"Not wheelchair accessible"
"Service animals allowed"
"Near public transportation"
"Most travelers can participate"
"This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund"
"This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund"
"This tour/activity will have a maximum of 55 travelers"
"Confirmation will be received at time of booking"



Start Time: 08:30 AM
Duration: 8 Hours
Start location: 1: Lido Tours - Madeira Tours and Walks, Monumental Experience Shopping, Estrada Monumental 284 Shop 18-19, 9000-100 Funchal, Portugal
2: Av. Arriaga 75, 9000-064 Funchal, Portugal
3: Avenida do Mar, 9000-079 Funchal, Portugal
Traveler pickup is offered
We can arrange for pickups at other locations in the Funchal area as long as there's a known reference point and a place where our vehicle can safely stop for some minutes without blocking any roads or traffic.

Our staff will contact you with the most accurate time for your pickup.

Pickups outside the Funchal area are available (at extra cost). Please contact us for advice on the best pickup for you according to your location/accommodation.

Ports

• Cruise Terminal Funchal, Av. Sá Carneiro, 9000 Funchal, Portugal

Cancellations and refunds: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.

Included

• Professional guide
• All taxes, fees and handling charges
• Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)

Not Included

• Lunch

Facilities