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This popular tour includes dramatic coastal views. Travel in the comfort of an air-conditioned minibus that seats 8 to 14 passengers. Enjoy traditional lunch, visit Fanal Forest, swim porto moniz.

Highlights

• See the highest sea cliff in Europe, Cabo Girao
• View the volcanic rock pools of Porto Moniz
• Visit the waterfall in Seixal
• Plateau Paul Serra visit to the Famous Fanal Forest
• Stop at the viewpoint of Ribeira da Janela,

Description

Start your West Island Tour with hotel pick-up between 8:00 and 9:00. Your first stop will be at the famous fishing village of Câmara de Lobos, where the famous Sir Winston Churchill spent his days painting when he visited the island of Madeira. Continue to Cabo Girão to view the highest sea cliff in Europe. The tour's next stop is at Ribeira Brava, where you will make a quick visit to the church there. You will then drive through Ponta do Sol. This name literally means 'point of the sun,' an apt description for the most beautiful village on the island. Next enjoy a scenic drive through the Laurissilva Forest up to the plateau of Pául da Serra. Stop for a short, flat, easy walk along our mystical forest Fanal with the old Laurel trees. The tour proceeds to the northwest side of the island where you can visit the Porto Moniz, famous for its volcanic rock pools. If it's not crowded, the tour will stop here for lunch and swim. You could also continue down the scenic coastal route to Seixal to see the waterfalls, São Vicente for wine tasting. After lunch you will travel the coastal road, taking in the famous waterfalls en route to São Vincente. The views here are breathtaking. Return to Funchal. Return to the hotel at around 17:00.

Includes

Transportation Guide (German, French or English) A three course lunch with drinks included. Fanal Forest visit Free entrance to natural pools in porto moniz

Important Information

• Although Funchal can be quiet warm in the winter time, do bring something warm to wear for our visit to higher altitudes. Duration of this tour is about 8 hours. Pick-up is available from all hotels in Funchal and Canico. This tour starts between 08:00 and 09:00 and you should be back before 17:00. The excursion is offered with an English, German, French or Spanish qualified guide. The tour route can be changed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as traffic restrictions and weather. Please note pick ups for Santa Cruz Hotels have an aditional cost of 12.00€ per person to pick this includes pick up and drop off.

Easy cancellation

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund