Porto Santo, Photographic Whole Island Tour

5.0 (17 reviews) Portugal
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Duration4h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesPortuguese, English
Group sizeUp to 5 travelers
Pickup offeredSee the meeting and pickup details below

Overview

Highlights
Relax as you enjoy a leisurely paced tour of the island in an iconic Portuguese UMM 4X4 vehicle.
Open sides and facing seating allow you to feel closer to the views.
Five passengers maximum per tour in a nine-seater.
We collect and drop off where best suits you on the island

Full description
You are collected from a meeting point or your accommodation by our knowledgeable guide in our 9 seater 4-wheel drive Portuguese UMM. We dont overload your tour with just 5 people

We then embark on a leisurely sightseeing tour, with some easy off-roading on good tracks to see the stunning beauty of the island of Porto Santo. Covering all four corners of the island with its magnificent viewpoints, you will have the opportunity to take fantastic photographs both from the open-sided vehicle and as we make many stops en route.
The Golden Island has so much to offer the inquiring visitor. Allow us to share stories of the history, geography and people that have helped to shape this paradise.

What's included

  • Drop off
  • Insurance
  • Guide
  • Pick up
  • Bottled water
  • Not available to under 12s unless they are over 135 cm tall

What to expect

  1. Porto Santo Island
    30m
    Discover the natural beauty of the island of Porto Santo. Enjoy the stunning views from the many viewpoints as we take a relaxed leisurely drive around the island. We guarantee you won't be part of a long dusty column of other vehicles or we will be out to do the Madeira rally for speed. As we travel around the island you can find out a little more about the people, their history and the geography of this truly unique place. Timings are all approximate.
  2. Ponta da Calheta
    10m
    In the south of the island we have the option to visit the Calheta beach or the Miradouro das Flores.
  3. Morenos - Miradouro E Parque De Merendas
    10m
    Here we drive down to the Forado Norte at the southernmost tip of the Island and stop at the exposed vent in the Porto dos Porcos
  4. Pico de Ana Ferreira
    10m
    Known locally as the Organ pipes the result of nature and mans intervention has created a scenic wonder
  5. Fonte Da Areia
    10m
    We travel through the center of the Island past the main grape growing area to The Fonte da Areia where we have the choice to visit the high sand dunes, the miradouro da Areia or the new Lapa miradoura over looking the Praia ds Salemas
  6. Pico Do Facho
    20m
    The highest mountain with have on the Island is circled as we take stops at Pedregal and next to Pico Cabrito then drive round the back of the island to Serra de Fora
  7. 10m
    Depending on the tide and weather we can either do a short walk to see the rock pools or drive right towards the Ilheu de Cima
  8. Portela Viewpoint
    10m
    High above the north west of the island showing the full 9 km of the golden beach and the windows. On a clear day fantastic views of Madeira 43 km away

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Town centre meeting point - in the car park across the road from the Nata Dourada cafe. Look out for the green Portuguese UMM with its white cover and give your guide a wave!

End point

Town centre meeting point - in the car park across the road from the Nata Dourada cafe. Look out for the green Portuguese UMM with its white cover and give your guide a wave!

Pickup details

We know there are problems with the Ferry at the moment and the timings dont match during October but we can adjust out tour start times to suit to ensure you still have a fantastic tour. Just email us first before placing a booking to check. Many thanks.
Please let us know where you wish to be picked up, generally it's from your accommodation, the car park opposite the Nata Dourada cafe in the centre of town or by the first roundabout you come to in the Ferry terminal after the boat docks at 1030 am.
Tour times not quite right for you? We can be flexible to suit your needs, just ask if you want a different time.

Additional information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • More than 5 people in you group, please email us.
  • If you are unsure please email us first.

Cancellation policy

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

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