Madeira Cheese Tasting & Tea Tour
Madeira
Embark in a Madeira local cheese tour! A delightful culinary adventure! Explore various types, from traditional to artisanal and savour the unique textures and flavours Madeira cheese has to offer!
Cheese Tasting and Brunch Experience in Santo da Serra
This guided tasting tour takes place in Santo da Serra, 40 minutes from Funchal, and is ideal for cheese and local product enthusiasts.
Description
Discover Madeira’s traditional cheeses at a family-run dairy business specializing in products made from around 90% locally sourced cow’s milk. Founded in 1995, the artisanal cheese factory originally produced Requeijão da Madeira, a curd cheese dating back to the 1950s with Protected Geographic Identification (PGI) status. This cheese, prepared using methods passed down through generations, retains its unique regional character.
During the tour, you will sample a variety of products including fresh cheese, passion fruit delight, and soft cheese, all developed by evolving traditional recipes to meet modern tastes.
The experience continues with a visit to a nearby family bakery where you will watch the preparation of queijadas—pastries made with 70% cottage cheese—and taste them fresh. A short walk leads to a tea house overlooking the valley and sea, where you will enjoy a pot of tea brewed with fresh garden herbs, accompanied by homemade jams, sweet potato bread, cakes, and tropical fruits.
Highlights
- Tasting of local cheeses and dairy products
- Insights into the history and cultural significance of Madeira cheese making
- Brunch and herbal tea with views over the valley and sea
Includes
- Brunch featuring local cheeses, pastries, homemade sweet potato bread, jams, cakes, and fresh fruits
- Coffee and/or tea made from herbs grown on-site
- Private transportation
- Qualified tour guide
Important Information
- A minimum of 6 participants is required for this activity. If minimum numbers are not met, you will be contacted to reschedule or receive a refund.
- Please inform us of your accommodation location to arrange pick-up.
- Bring a jacket as temperatures can be cooler in Santo da Serra.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
