Grand Madeira Island Tour - Porto Moniz and Santana

Highlights

  • Meet your guide along Avenida do Mar at the Hotel Bus Stop or your Funchal city hotel and begin your full-day tour of Madeira. Start with a drive to Pico da Torre aboard an air-conditioned coach and ogle the charming fishing town Camara de Lobos. Continue from here to Cabo Girao and admire a view of the seaside cliff standing 580 meters high, the second tallest in the world. Next, visit Encumeada summit where both north and south sides of the island can be viewed from 1,007 meters high (depending on weather conditions). Then, rise 1,400 meters in your coach to the island’s single plateau, Paul da Sarra. Continue to the small north coast town of Porto Moniz popular for its magical swimming pools sculpted out of volcanic rock. From here, traverse by seaside roads surrounded by rocky terrain to ogle impressive waterfalls. Afterward, head to historical Sao Vicente renown as the 'Court of the North.' Enjoy charming streets and monuments in town before stopping for lunch. Next, follow your guide to the sweeping view at Cabanas Sao Jorge and whip out your camera for some postcard worthy shots. Save some selfies for the following alluring area of Faial with its fairytale cottages. Finally, explore the town of Machico where voyageurs famously left to discover new lands by sea in the 1420s. Then, return to Funchal where your tour ends.

Summary

Meet your guide along Avenida do Mar at the Hotel Bus Stop or your Funchal city hotel and begin your full-day tour of Madeira. Start with a drive to Pico da Torre aboard an air-conditioned coach and ogle the charming fishing town Camara de Lobos. Continue from here to Cabo Girao and admire a view of the seaside cliff standing 580 meters high, the second tallest in the world. Next, visit Encumeada summit where both north and south sides of the island can be viewed from 1,007 meters high (depending on weather conditions). Then, rise 1,400 meters in your coach to the island’s single plateau, Paul da Sarra. Continue to the small north coast town of Porto Moniz popular for its magical swimming pools sculpted out of volcanic rock. From here, traverse by seaside roads surrounded by rocky terrain to ogle impressive waterfalls. Afterward, head to historical Sao Vicente renown as the 'Court of the North.' Enjoy charming streets and monuments in town before stopping for lunch. Next, follow your guide to the sweeping view at Cabanas Sao Jorge and whip out your camera for some postcard worthy shots. Save some selfies for the following alluring area of Faial with its fairytale cottages. Finally, explore the town of Machico where voyageurs famously left to discover new lands by sea in the 1420s. Then, return to Funchal where your tour ends.

Tour info

Duration
8 hours
Group Size
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

Spend a day admiring the picturesque scenery of Madeira. Start today with a beautiful view over Camara de Lobos, followed by stunning views from Cabo Girao, the second highest sea cliff in the world. Capture the wonderfull views from Paul da Serra. Visit the charming villa of Porto Moniz and the beautiful and unique natural pools, Sao Vicente, Cabana São Jorge and Santana, this tour will be the highlight of any visit to Madeira.

What’s included?

  • Air-conditioned vehicle

  • Hotel pick up and drop off

  • Entry/Admission - Cabo Girao

  • Entry/Admission - Santana

  • Gratuities

  • Food and drinks, unless specified

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 8h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

  • Instant confirmation

Covid Policy

  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.

Operated by:

Intertours Madeira - Day Tours

About operator:

Madeira is a small Island full of breathtaking landscapes. Our daily tours are made in comfortable buses or minibuses with air conditioned and are designed to ensure that you will not leave the island without seeing its major points of attraction. For those who like to do things at their own rhythm we provide tailor made tours to enjoy calmly the natural treasures of Madeira.

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