Madeira Best of the West Day Tour

4.7 (724 reviews) Madeira, Portugal
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Duration8h
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman, Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
Group sizeUp to 55 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

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.

What's included

  • Professional guide
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (Free for hotels in Funchal only)
  • Lunch
  • Cabo Girão Skywalk viewpoint ticket

What to expect

  1. Cabo Girao
    20m · Admission ticket not included
    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.
  2. Ribeira Brava
    30m
    At the village of Ribeira Brava, you will be able to visit the beautiful church of São Bento and enjoy the sea views.
  3. 10m
    Paul da Serra is the largest plateau of the island.
  4. Porto Moniz
    1h 30m
    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.
  5. Ribeira da Janela
    Pass by
    Observe the great valley of Ribeira da Janela as we continue towards the Village of Porto Moniz where we arrive at around lunch time.
  6. Seixal
    20m
    Seixal, where at the Véu da Noiva viewpoint you can appreciate the great waterfall and the old roads along the cliffs.
  7. 20m
    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.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal

Meeting point

Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal

End point

At the bus stop near the cable-car station in the "Old Town" part of Funchal

End point

Our main office in the Lido area of Funchal

Pickup details

Pickups from selected hotels in Funchal, Câmara de Lobos and Caniço is available wherever possible.

Note that some hotels do not allow for easy access or parking. On those cases we'll send you an alternative pickup point close to your hotel.

For hotels in the Lido area, we'll kindly ask customers to meet us at our office in at Monumental Lido.

Please make sure to check your e-mail, SMS or WhatsApp for pickup messages or reminders from our staff the day before your tour.

Additional information

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • May be operated by a multi-lingual guide

Cancellation policy

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

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