Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 8 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below
Overview
Explore the village of Ribeira Brava, from its geological origins to its role in Portuguese maritime expansion, in an authentic way.
What's included
Private transportation
Local Guide
Coffee and/or Tea
Meals
What to expect
Ribeira Brava
3h
1) Introduction to the geological formation and characteristics of the Madeira Archipelago;
2) Description of the flash floods that occurred in Madeira Island;
3) Interpretation of spatial planning of Ribeira Brava village;
4) Observation in situ of quaternary alluvial deposits and subaerial lava flows;
5) Synthesis about Madeira's settlement;
6) Engineering particularities of the manor house of Captain Luis Gonçalves Silva;
7) Observation of one of the Portuguese's Global Heritage Stones;
8) Sugar cane mills and their relation to the socio-economic evolution of Madeira;
9) Observation of the Portuguese-pavement style and the Madeiran-pavement style applied in the Town Hall building;
10) Resume about the foundation of the Ribeira Brava Municipality;
11) Visit and experience a local grocery store for a typical drink;
12) Analysis of the macroscopic characteristics of the geological materials used in houses construction;
13) Visit the local market of Ribeira Brava.
Meeting and pickup
Pickup details
Participants must be at least 13 years old and 135 cm tall for transport purposes; Participants must be 90 years old or younger for insurance purposes;
Additional information
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
