Madeira Island Tours & Excursions

Departure from Funchal hotels around 09:00 the professional driver will go to Câmara de Lobos, the famous fishing village where the famous "espada" or black scabbard is fished and by the visit of a famous Prime Minister. Next, we pass by Cabo Girão (Europe´s highest sea cliff at 580m and then continue our trip along the coast to Ribeira Brava. From Ponta de Sol we begin our ascent to the plateau of Paúl da Serra (at 1400m). Descent to Porto Moniz, where you may admire the natural pools during the lunch or have a swim.
Return trip along the northern coast, passing by Seixal to see the brith's veil and São Vicente. Climb to Encumeada (1700m) where you have a view of the sea on both coasts. Return to Funchal around 17:00.

Departure from the hotels in Funchal around 09:00 our knowledgeable driver will go to the village of Camacha for a visit to the wickerwork factory. Next , ascent to Poiso 1412m on the way to Pico do Arieiro ( 1818m) the 3rd highest moutain in Madeira Island. Descent to Ribeiro Frio where you may visit a trout farm as well as admire a important part of the Laurissilva forest of Madeira , which was recently awarded World Heritage status. We continue our trip to Santana , known for its thatched roof houses and where we will make a deserved stop for lunch. Next, we go on to Northeasten coast until Machico to go into a view poit to admire the imposing runway at Funchal Cristiano Ronaldo Airport, and Ponta de São Lourenço the driest part of Madeira. Return to Funchal around 17:00.

We begin our excursion around 14:00 from the hotels in Funchal and we will drive you to visit Pico dos Barcelos with a panoramic view over the city of Funchal the capital of Madeira. Next, on to Eira do Serrado, a viewpoint situated at an altitude of 1094m, known by the accentuated valleys, that can hold our breath, overlooking the village of Curral das Freiras.

Our trip continues to a wine lodge to taste the world renowned Madeira Wine. Then we return to the hotel around 18:00.

Departure from the hotels in Funchal around 09:00 our Friendly driver will go to the miradouro in Garajau, with a magnificent view over Funchal city blessed by a statue of Cristo Rei. Driving along the south coast we go up to Santo da Serra a verdant village with the beautiful golf course, gardens and the colord market where you can finf everything, flowers, vegetables, fruit, animals,......well you must go there. Two hours later we descend closer to the sea, for a visit to the small city of Santa Cruz. The return to the hotel is scheduled for 13:00

Departure from the hotel in Funchal around 19:30 towards the restaurant where you can enjoy a nice dinner with typical regional dishes and drinks listening to a good fado and dancing with a nice local folklore. Return to Hotel 22:30.

All the tours can be made by shuttle minibus or privately for you and family. Contact us and you can have more information.