The West Tour - Waterfalls and Fanal Forest the first stop is a small fishing village, “Câmara de Lobos”,where the port is a small creek, with a beach and a harbour and with the houses heaped up around the bay, the tour continues up to the worlds second highest sea cliff and Europe’s highest (580m) The town reflects the personality of the stream, from where it gets its name. Ribeira (river) Brava (wild).After leaving Ribeira Brava, 5 minutes later you arrive at Ponta do Sol. Ponta do Sol is the sunniest spot on the island, and that’s where it gets its name, sunny point. Climbing to the mountain plateau of Madeira, we will find the Fanal forest, Fanal Forest is a magical forest on the Island Porto MonizThe main attractions are its beautiful natural pools. We drive through Seixal, a picturesque village, where the vineyards are surrounded by heather broom. Its spectacular coastline is towered by mountain,sao Vicente is a charming little town with narrow picturesque streets, old houses.
Inclusions & Exclusions
✔ Personal tour just for you at your own Pace
✔ In-vehicle air conditioning
✔ Hotel/port pickup and drop-off ( Free for hotels in Funchal , Canico)
✔ Surcharges on fuel
✖ Does not include pickup from the Cruise Ship Port (requires extra fee of €20 per Vehicle)
✖ Food and drinks
✖ Tours may be Cancelled Due to Weather Conditions or Events Beyond our Control.
✖ Entrance at Cabo Girao View point extra 2 euros entrance fee
✖ Gratuities
✖ entrance at the nature pools extra 3 to 5 euros entrance fee
Pickup Locations
1. Hotel do Carmo
2. Pestana Vila Lido
3. Residencial Greco
4. Madeira-Island-Tours
5. Pestana Miramar
6. Hotel Windsor
7. Enotel Magnolia
8. Hotel Funchal
9. Monte Carlo
10. Pestana Casino Park
11. Pestana Gardens Ocean Aparthotel
12. Les Suites at The Cliff Bay
13. Travellers Pearl by Storytellers
14. Rocamar Hotel
15. Funchal Design Hotel
16. Flag Hotel Madeira - Ribeira Brava
17. Pestana Gardens Aparthotel
18. Florasol Residence Hotel by Dorisol Hotels
19. Royal Savoy Hotel
20. Duas Torres
Additional Info: Pickup from All accommodation in Funchal, Canico, Camara de lobos, ponta do Sol . Calheta
Itinerary
1
Camara De Lobos
Madeira West Tour, Peaks & Waterfalls Tour- the first stop is a small fishing village, “Câmara de Lobos”,which is located west of Funchal where the port is a small creek, with a beach and a harbour and with the houses heaped up around the bay. It was named by João Gonçalves Zarco due to thousands of monk seals living in the bay. In 1949 Winston Churchill chose this place to paint its picturesque surroundings. Poncha is a locale drink made of honey, lemon and sugarcane rum, available in the local taverns
Duration: 20 minutes
2
Cabo Girao
After visiting Camara de Lobos, the tour continues up to the worlds second highest sea cliff and Europe’s highest (580m) – (1775 ft). Here you can enjoy the beautiful views of Camara de Lobos and Funchal. Due to sea erosion, caves and terraces were formed along the coastline. The locals made little plots, for crops, forming an incredible watercolour landscape..
Duration: 25 minutes
3
Ribeira Brava
Ribeira Brava is the next stop on this journey. The town reflects the personality of the stream, from where it gets its name. Ribeira (river) Brava (wild). The mother church is its main point of interest. Build in the 16th Century it has undergone several alterations throughout time. It has a Flemish work of art and a valuable Manuel style baptism fountain. But its chandeliers are its main attraction. On the sea promenade the fort of São Bento is this town’s landmark .Here you can enjoy a cup of coffee
Duration: 30 minutes
4
Ponta Do Sol
After leaving Ribeira Brava, 5 minutes later you arrive at Ponta do Sol. Ponta do Sol is the sunniest spot on the island, and that’s where it gets its name, sunny point. The town, with its old recovered buildings, in a maze of streets and cosy retreats has a touch of romanticism .A quiet and pretty little village shoe- horned into the folds of a steep valley overhung with dense banana plantation, with a relaxed and lively air.
Duration: 15 minutes
5
Vereda do Fanal
we will find the Fanal forest, Fanal Forest is a magical forest on the Island. Often, but not always, there is mysterious fog in the forest amongst the 600 year old trees with there twisted branches, Once at Fanal WEATHER PERMITTING you will be able to do a 20 minutes walk in Laurel tree Forest (Optional)
Duration: 30 minutes
6
Porto Moniz
Porto Moniz is Madeira’s most north-western valley. From Above, this dramatic village at the foot of the mountain is quite flat. The terraced slopes, lined with dry stone walls and fences, made of heather broom, shelter the crops from the northerly winds. Driving through a zigzag road we reach Porto Moniz. The main attractions are its beautiful natural pools. Porto Moniz is an important fishing village on the north coast .On the promenade which stretches from the naturals pools to the pier; you will find pleasant restaurants were you can try the local sea food or other delicious local dishes, or why not look at the aquarium, housed by the fort of Sao Joao Batista.
Duration: 1.1666666666667 hours
7
Miradouro da Encumeada
The tour then climbs 1.007mts (3.303 ft), passing through a forest to reach Encumeada pass which is your last stop on these Madeira West Tour. It is actually the islands most beautiful mountain pass. From the view point at the top, in good weather it is possible to view the North and South Coasts simultaneously. After leaving Encumeada pass, heading home, going down a scenic route through the pretty village of Serra de Água..
Duration: 15 minutes
8
Sao Vicente
Located on the North Coast between two rows of basaltic lava, Sao Vicente is a charming little town with narrow picturesque streets, old houses, immaculately white. The mother church, dates to the 17th century. At the edge of the main road lies a park with coastal plants, endemic to Madeira. The volcanic caves can be found here. But, that is a tour on its own.
Duration: 20 minutes
Additional info
• Specialized infant seats are available
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
