Canico Trip Overview
The east tour of the island is characterized by culture, history and beautiful scenery along the mountains and sea. The traditional houses built with thatched roofs and the factory of wicker baskets that are part of the origin of all our history and evolution. Passing through nature, we will stop at one of the highest mountains, Pico do Arieiro, and then take a short walk along the cold Ribeiro to the Balcões, where you will have a view of the three highest mountains. The tour will end at Ponta de São lourenço and Machico
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* Duration: 8 hours
* Starts: Canico, Portugal
* Trip Category: Cultural & Theme Tours >> Cultural Tours
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What to Expect When Visiting Canico, Madeira Islands, Portugal
The east tour of the island is characterized by culture, history and beautiful scenery along the mountains and sea. The traditional houses built with thatched roofs and the factory of wicker baskets that are part of the origin of all our history and evolution. Passing through nature, we will stop at one of the highest mountains, Pico do Arieiro, and then take a short walk along the cold Ribeiro to the Balcões, where you will have a view of the three highest mountains. The tour will end at Ponta de São lourenço and Machico
Itinerary
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Stop At: Camacha, Camacha, Madeira, Madeira Islands
We start this excursion to the eastern part of the island with a visit to Camacha, a locality known for making handicrafts such as wicker baskets making a visit to the wicker factory.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Pico do Arieiro, E 202, Funchal, Madeira 9000-900 Portugal
One of Madeira’s highest peaks at 1810 m
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Balcoes de Ribeiro Frio, Er103 Parque Natural de Ribeiro Frio, Madeira 6160-206 Portugal
Here we visit a trout nursery and take a short walk along the Levada dos Balcões ending with a view of the three highest mountains.
Duration: 35 minutes
Stop At: Santana, Madeira Portugal
Stop for lunch and see the famous thatched houses
Duration: 2 hours
Stop At: Miradouro da Portela, Caminho do Lameirao, Machico, Madeira 9200-162 Portugal
Viewpoint of Portela, passing by Santo da Serra, known for its beautiful rural landscapes and the famous golf course where international tournaments are held annually.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Ponta de Sao Lourenco, Baia da Abra, Machico, Madeira Portugal
Stop at one of the most iconic and fabulous views of the island overlooking the entire area of the São Lourenço peninsula located in Caniçal
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Machico, Machico, Madeira, Madeira Islands
Stop at a viewpoint called “Pico do Facho” where you can see the entire bay of the city of Machico and the beautiful golden beach
Duration: 20 minutes
