From Funchal: West Madeira and Laurel Forest Day Trip



Explore the west of Madeira on a guided trip from Funchal. Marvel at high mountain ridges, valleys, and waterfalls as you visit the Laurissilva Forest, Porto Moniz, and Câmara de Lobos.

Highlights

  • Explore the spectacular western region of Madeira on a day tour from Funchal
  • Travel through Câmara de Lobos and its stunning hillside plantations and farms
  • Enjoy the spectacular views from Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe
  • Discover the ancient centenary trees of the Laurel- in Fanal mystic forest
  • Ribeira Janela Viewpoint, Porto Moniz, Seixal waterfall, são Vicente

Description

Discover the highlights of western Madeira's beautiful landscapes and charming towns on a guided day tour from Funchal. Admire the wonderful scenic views with stops at Camara de Lobos, Cabo Girão Skywalk, Ribeira Brava, and many others. After pickup from your select hotels, relax and enjoy the scenic views as you travel to Câmara Lobos Fishing Village, admire the seafront, where the small fishing boats are docked, history of the seal monks, visit of Sir Winston Churchill. Drive along the narrow roads of Estreito de Câmara de Lobos. Admire the banana plantations and sugarcane crops on the steep vine terraces. Next, visit Cabo Girão, the highest sea cliff in Europe and the second-highest in the world. Enjoy the sweeping views over the mountains and sea and old agricultural terraces, still cultivated today. Descend down to the town of Ribeira Brava. Explore this charming settlement and visit its historic monuments, including the local church, enjoy a coffee break and visit the market of this village. Continue the drive through to Paul da Serra Madeira's popular flat plateau at 1500 m above sea level. Embrace the beautiful laurel forest views through Fanal, where the oldest laurel trees and endemic vegetation grow the mystic forest is even more beautiful when the clouds come in definitely a premium stop. See the sea and the mountains, then continue to Porto Moniz Valley, well known for its natural volcanic pools, where you will enjoy a swimming stop. of two hours in Summer and Spring and one and half hours in the Winter season. The drive to Porto Moniz is through Ribeira da Janela the surprise box in this tour due to the unexpected view over the north coast, beautiful sculpture of the Window rock and the head of the old man of the sea. Popular village once used for the whale hunting until the eighties. After a lunch stop, head along the north coast, where you can see numerous flowing waterfalls. Drive through the village of Seixal, well known for its black natural volcanic beach, with a stop for photos on the viewpoint. Our last stop is in São Vicente to visit the old chapel, see the rough seas well know as the European Hawaii because of the surfers that go and enjoy the waves. The drive through the village of Serra de Agua mountains will bring our guests back to Funchal and their Hotels.

Includes

Small Groups Pickup and drop-off at select hotels Guide Transportation

Important Information

  • Bring a warm jacket as the temperature is changeable
  • Bring swimwear to swim when the weather permits . Please note: check your e.mail or whattsapp for pick details the times can change and the locations according to the hotel and tour. . In case of children or infants please advise the age of your children.

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Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund

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